Dodge Challenger vs Nissan Altima
For 2008–2021 models, the Dodge Challenger has 23.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 27.3 for the Nissan Altima. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2008–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Dodge Challenger
23.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
15% fewer than the Nissan Altima
- Complaints
- 1,629
- Sold
- 699,824
- Recall campaigns
- 26
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2009–2012. Fewest: 2008, 2017 and 2020–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 50,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 31,438 mi
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Battery, alternator and charging
Typically around 50,200 mi · repair $250–$1,030
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 17,250 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 40,000 mi
Nissan Altima
27.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.2× the Dodge Challenger’s rate
- Complaints
- 9,618
- Sold
- 3,521,601
- Recall campaigns
- 30
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008–2009 and 2013–2014. Fewest: 2011, 2018–2019 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 32,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 60,200 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 72,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Challenger or the Nissan Altima?
For 2008–2021 models, the Dodge Challenger has 23.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Nissan Altima has 27.3, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Challenger?
The most-reported problem on the Dodge Challenger is body control and other modules, typically around 50,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Altima?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Altima is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 32,000 miles.
Which Dodge Challenger and Nissan Altima years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Challenger: 2009–2012; Nissan Altima: 2008–2009 and 2013–2014.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.