At the shop, Nissan electrical-system issues have a recognizable signature. 4,477 documented complaints across 208 year-model entries from 2005 to 2026 is consistent with what we see come in. Complaint volume is spread across the lineup rather than parked on one bad year. That's the signature of a platform or supplier issue, not a single-year flub. 3 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Nissan vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 2,016 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 64,495 miles. Average shop fix runs about $850 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Read the specific complaints before assuming the worst — the category covers everything from a forty-dollar switch to a twenty-five-hundred-dollar module.
Nissan electrical problems
4,477 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Nissan vehicles for electrical issues. 17 active recall campaigns. See electrical across all makes →
Worst-affected Nissan model-years for electrical Top 25 by complaint volume
Active recalls — Nissan electrical 12 on file
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An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
On certain king cab trucks, the wires in the harness were routed through the rear doors and into the body
If the wires for the seat belts and speaker wires break and make contact, there is a possibility that the pretensioner may deploy. If this happens when the seat belt is retracted, it will not be possible to use the seat belt. If one of the wires on the right side harness for the seat belt tension sensor breaks, the passenger side front air bag will not deploy as designed in a frontal collision increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.
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If the engine room harness loses connection to the ECU, the vehicle may not start or the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Nissan quest vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2010, through february 21, 2012
Vehicle stalling could increase the risk of a crash.
On certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (BCM) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software
Driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash.
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An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
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A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
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An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
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If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
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A corroded dash side harness connector increases the risk of a fire.
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If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.
Common questions
How many Nissan electrical complaints are on file with NHTSA?
4,477 complaints across 208 model-year entries from 2005 to 2026. 17 active recall campaigns cover electrical issues across the Nissan lineup.
Which Nissan model has the most electrical complaints?
The 2009 Nissan Altima leads with 208 complaints in this category. Next: 2019 Leaf (162) and 2013 Altima (127).
What does it cost to fix Nissan electrical problems?
Independent shops average $850 for electrical repairs across the Nissan lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Nissan electrical recalls?
Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover electrical on Nissan vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.