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2018 Nissan Altima

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

7.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,965

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2020242 · manufacturer campaign R21A6

29 May 2020

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2013–2018

What is wrong

Over time, corrosion could cause the secondary hood latch to stick in the open position after it is used. If this happens, and the primary hood latch is released, the hood may open suddenly while driving.

Why it matters

A hood that opens suddenly while driving could block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and provide an update to the owner's manual instruction for how to properly maintain the hood latch. Nissan will instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the hood release lever spring. The dealer will also install a hood latch maintenance warning label.

49,225 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2019459 · manufacturer campaign R1911

13 September 2019

Transport Canada lists: Q50 2018–2019 · Q60 2018–2019 · Q70 2019 · QX30 2018–2019 · and 20 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear view camera system does not return to the default setting when the transmission is shifted to reverse. This could cause a reduction in rear visibility if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display. Canadian regulations require that the rear view image returns to its original setting each time the camera is turned on.

Why it matters

Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rear view camera.

126,195 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 68% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
185 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2018 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Nissan Altima get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Nissan Altima at 7.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 185 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Nissan Altima for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,965 in fuel, producing roughly 2,928 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.