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2011 Nissan ALTIMA HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2011 Nissan ALTIMA HYBRID has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: new 2011 nissan altima hybrid, delivered, noticed right away seemed to be wandering all over road. hard to steer a straight line. took back to dealer with complaint, they took it and drove around parking lot, brought it back 2 minutes later said it was fine. it made for miserable driving, almost wre.

1 crash report

9

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

2 complaints
22%
  • • NEW 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID, DELIVERED, NOTICED RIGHT AWAY SEEMED TO BE WANDERING ALL OVER ROAD. HARD TO STEER A STRAIGHT LINE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER WITH COMPLAINT, THEY TOOK IT AND DROVE AROUND PARKING LOT, BROUGHT IT BACK 2 MINUTES LATER SAID IT WAS FINE. IT MADE FOR MISERABLE DRIVING, ALMOST WRE
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CURB AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NO
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“NEW 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID, DELIVERED, NOTICED RIGHT AWAY SEEMED TO BE WANDERING ALL OVER ROAD. HARD TO STEER A STRAIGHT LINE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER WITH COMPLAINT, THEY TOOK IT AND DROVE AROUND PARKING LOT, BROUGHT IT BACK 2 MINUTES LATER SAID IT WAS FINE. IT MADE FOR MISERABLE DRIVING, ALMOST WRE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints
22%
  • • WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. NISSAN ENDED UP REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INVERTER ON THE CAR. *TR
  • • "TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOSES STRENGTH AND BEGINS TO DRIVE SLOW, I RAN ONE BLOCK UNTIL IT WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND NOT TURN ON AGAIN. *TR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. NISSAN ENDED UP REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INVERTER ON THE CAR. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints
22%
  • • WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. NISSAN ENDED UP REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INVERTER ON THE CAR. *TR
  • • "TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOSES STRENGTH AND BEGINS TO DRIVE SLOW, I RAN ONE BLOCK UNTIL IT WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND NOT TURN ON AGAIN. *TR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. NISSAN ENDED UP REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INVERTER ON THE CAR. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

1 complaints
11%
  • • NEW 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID, DELIVERED, NOTICED RIGHT AWAY SEEMED TO BE WANDERING ALL OVER ROAD. HARD TO STEER A STRAIGHT LINE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER WITH COMPLAINT, THEY TOOK IT AND DROVE AROUND PARKING LOT, BROUGHT IT BACK 2 MINUTES LATER SAID IT WAS FINE. IT MADE FOR MISERABLE DRIVING, ALMOST WRE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“NEW 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID, DELIVERED, NOTICED RIGHT AWAY SEEMED TO BE WANDERING ALL OVER ROAD. HARD TO STEER A STRAIGHT LINE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER WITH COMPLAINT, THEY TOOK IT AND DROVE AROUND PARKING LOT, BROUGHT IT BACK 2 MINUTES LATER SAID IT WAS FINE. IT MADE FOR MISERABLE DRIVING, ALMOST WRE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints
11%
  • • WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. NISSAN ENDED UP REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INVERTER ON THE CAR. *TR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. NISSAN ENDED UP REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INVERTER ON THE CAR. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
SUSPENSION(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    STEERING: NEW 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID, DELIVERED, NOTICED RIGHT AWAY SEEMED TO BE WANDERING ALL OVER ROAD. HARD TO STEER A STRAIGHT LINE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER WITH COMPLAINT, THEY TOOK IT AND DROVE AROUND PARKING LOT, BROUGHT IT BACK 2 MINUTES LATER SAID IT WAS FINE. IT MADE FOR MISERABLE DRIVING, ALMOST WRE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. NISSAN ENDED UP REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INVERTER ON THE CAR. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. NISSAN ENDED UP REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INVERTER ON THE CAR. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SUSPENSION: NEW 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID, DELIVERED, NOTICED RIGHT AWAY SEEMED TO BE WANDERING ALL OVER ROAD. HARD TO STEER A STRAIGHT LINE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER WITH COMPLAINT, THEY TOOK IT AND DROVE AROUND PARKING LOT, BROUGHT IT BACK 2 MINUTES LATER SAID IT WAS FINE. IT MADE FOR MISERABLE DRIVING, ALMOST WRE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Nissan ALTIMA HYBRID — Year Comparison

How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2011
9Excellent Reliability
2010
16Excellent Reliability
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
1
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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