2001 Nissan Altima electrical system problems
The 2001 Nissan Altima has 20 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
20
Electrical System complaints
10%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“CAR WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN GARAGE. WHEN KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION, EXPLOSION OCCURRED UNDER THE HOOD. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND ACID WAS DRIPPING TO THE PAVEMENT. THERE IS A DENT ON THE HOOD FROM THE INSIDE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BATTERY LOCATION. THERE WAS ALSO ACID ON THE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2001 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2001 Nissan Altima electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.