2024 Nissan Altima: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Altima that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11713144 (filed 01/24/2026): “My 2024 nissan altima, with approximately 13,000 miles stalled while driving in 10 degree fahrenheit weather with snow on the road. my speed was around 45 mph. the vehicle immediately stalled and all the lights on the dashboard went on. the warning flashed something about an engine error. the brakes…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11703430 (filed 12/06/2025): “Problems with the engine and transmission.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11702955 (filed 12/04/2025): “This incident happened twice in one week first with 2023 nissan sentra then replaced with a 2024 nissan altima both rented from enterprise. i was traveling down the street from my house, a two-lane, steep hillside road, which i’ve traveled up and down for 30 years. i stopped behind a parked car on t…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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