Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Nissan Altima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Nissan Altima has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 159 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E074000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V065000 NISSAN/FIRESTONE/SHOULDER AREA CRACKING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 58 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Visibility 13 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints
Of the 159 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 159 complaints, owners report 23 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Nissan Altima has moderate reliability concerns based on 159 owner complaints and 2 recalls. The prominent issues relate to engine cooling, suspension, and electrical systems, but the complaint frequencies suggest these problems are not endemic. Thin data on severe issues suggests an average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Fuel system cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating engine
- Unusual suspension noise
- Dimming electrical components
- Airbag warning light stays on
- Erratic vehicle speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Nissan Altima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.