2020 Nissan Altima electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 43 complaints for the 2020 Nissan Altima, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 16% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 4 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a standstill in a parking lot and using the seat heater for approximately 30 minutes, the front driverside seat heater caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire with bottles of water he had available. The contact sustained superficial burns on his lower back and continues to have trouble breathing but hasn't sought medical attention.
Odometer Fraud - The contact purchased a 2020 Nissan Altima. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 10,976. When the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, the recorded mileage was 113,000.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Altima
- Engine 39 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 33 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints