2011 Nissan Altima electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 32 complaints for the 2011 Nissan Altima, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the headlights shut off independently. The contact crashed into a pole because he was unable to see while trying to pull over and park the vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle later could not be shut off using the push-to-start button. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who t reprogrammed the body control module. The failure mileage was 23,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact stated the push button ignition would not start the vehicle at times. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 38,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Altima
- Drivetrain & axles 67 complaints
- Engine 42 complaints
- Body & structure 27 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints