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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 32 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 32 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2021 Nissan Altima

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2021 Nissan Altima

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Altima needs more recall homework, Altima has more complaint activity and Altima has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Nissan Altima 2021 Nissan Altima Difference
Total recalls 0 2 Altima has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 20 61 Altima has 41 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 4 / 1 / 3 / 0 4 / 1 / 2 / 0 Altima has 1 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 4 Altima has 3 more investigations
Open investigations 1 1 Similar
Manufacturer communications 85 109 Altima has 24 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 16 Altima has 16 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed Sep 8, 2023 Altima has a listed date
Latest complaint Aug 2, 2025 May 6, 2026 Altima has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Air Bags
  • Air Bags Engine
  • Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Electrical System
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 32 combined MPG 32 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $1,850 $1,850 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Nissan Altima

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and air bags repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Nissan Altima

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had service brakes forward collision avoidance and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Nissan Altima

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion
  • Air Bags Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2021 Nissan Altima

  • Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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