2024 Nissan Altima: Structure complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Altima that list the structure component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11755464 (filed 08/07/2026): “The contact owns a 2024 nissan altima. while driving for uber, a customer alerted the contact of an abnormally strong odor in the rear seats of the vehicle. the contact later discovered that there was white mold inside the trunk of the vehicle and the spare tire compartment which was caused by the f…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11721602 (filed 03/02/2026): “Yesterday at around 9:10 am i was driving home southbound on the new jersey parkway around exit 89. it was a clear day. it was about 43°, the sun was out. i was doing the speed limit which was 65 mph. i heard a loud bang and then my moonroof spontaneously exploded and all of the glass fell on me and…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11717034 (filed 02/10/2026): “On [xxx] i purchased a brand-new 2024 nissan altima sr from vaden nissan located at 10421 abercorn street, savannah, ga 31419, phone 912-920-5600; with approximately 25 miles on the odometer. on the day of purchase, the vehicle emitted a noticeable mold odor inside the cabin. the vehicle was return…”
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: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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