2024 Nissan Altima: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Altima that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11730742 (filed 04/13/2026): “The contact owns a 2024 nissan altima. the contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the brakes erroneously activated, and the vehicle felt as if it was sliding while driving in the rain. the forward collision avoidance warning light was illuminated. the local dealer …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11723152 (filed 03/09/2026): “The vehicle was unknowingly purchased with an improperly assembled braking system from which is formally known as koeppel nissan. the braking assembly failed during operation, resulting in loss of proper braking capability and causing a collision. the braking failure created a serious safety risk to…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11591768 (filed 05/31/2024): “The contact owns a 2024 nissan altima. the contact stated that while his son was driving 35 mph, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. the contact stated that his son depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle continued to drive with no additional failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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