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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 · 31 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 32 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2023 Nissan Altima

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2022 Nissan Altima

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2022 Nissan Altima

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Altima has more complaint activity, Altima has more severity reports, Altima has more open investigation signals and Altima has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2023 Nissan Altima 2022 Nissan Altima Difference
Total recalls 0 0 Similar
Total complaints 27 20 Altima has 7 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 5 / 0 / 1 / 0 4 / 1 / 3 / 0 Altima has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 1 Altima has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 1 Altima has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 59 85 Altima has 26 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 0 Similar
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 None listed None listed
Latest complaint May 19, 2026 Aug 2, 2025 Altima has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Air Bags
  • Air Bags Engine
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 31 combined MPG 32 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $1,950 $1,850 Altima about $100 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 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 electrical system and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2023 Nissan Altima

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

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

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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