Nissan Altima
The 2026 Nissan Altima presents an excellent reliability profile, earning an 'Excellent' verdict.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 36 | 30 | 9.05 | 6.53 | 7.84 | — |
| 2025 | 27 | 38 | 31 | 8.71 | 6.19 | 7.59 | — |
| 2024 | 27 | 38 | 31 | 8.71 | 6.19 | 7.59 | — |
| 2023 | 27 | 38 | 31 | 8.71 | 6.19 | 7.59 | — |
| 2022 | 28 | 39 | 32 | 8.4 | 6.03 | 7.35 | — |
| 2021 | 28 | 39 | 32 | 8.4 | 6.03 | 7.35 | — |
| 2020 | 28 | 39 | 32 | 8.4 | 6.03 | 7.35 | — |
| 2019 | 28 | 39 | 32 | 8.4 | 6.03 | 7.35 | — |
| 2018 | 22 | 32 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.35 | 9.05 | — |
| 2017 | 22 | 32 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.35 | 9.05 | 22-39 mpg combined |
| 2016 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.05 | — |
| 2015 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.05 | — |
| 2014 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | 22-38 mpg combined |
| 2013 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 | — |
| 2012 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2011 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Engine configuration | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | In-Line | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | 4x2 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | Inline-4 / V6 | 179-270 hp | 177-251 lb-ft |
| 2016 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | I4, V6 | 182-270 hp | 180-251 lb-ft |
| 2013 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | V6 | 270 hp | 258 lb-ft |
| 2011 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: SV | SV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: SL | SL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: SL | SL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: SL | SL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $32,180, Trim: Grade S | Grade S | $32,180 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $31,440, Trim: Grade SR | Grade SR | $31,440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $23,260 | — | $23,260 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $22,500, MSRP range: $22,500 - $32,690, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2017 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $22,500 | $22,500 - $32,690 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2017 model year. | llm_estimate | 6/15/2026 |
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| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Valvetrain | Entertainment system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 436 | 15.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111.2, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111.2 | 17 | 17 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111.2, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111.2 | 17 | 17 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 436 | 15.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111.2, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111.2 | 16 | 16 | — | CD + Stereo |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.3, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.3 | 18 | 18 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 436 | 15.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.3 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.3 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2026 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 DR N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2025 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2024 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2023 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2022 Nissan Altima 4DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2019 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 5 | 2012 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 5 | 2011 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Nissan Altima presents an excellent reliability profile, earning an 'Excellent' verdict.
2025
The 2025 Nissan Altima presents a mixed reliability picture for used car shoppers.
2024
The 2024 Nissan Altima earns a 'Good' public reliability verdict, but a critical steering system defect identified via recall warrants significant buyer caution.
2023
The 2023 Nissan Altima presents a compelling package with excellent safety ratings and impressive fuel economy.
2022
The 2022 Nissan Altima presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2021
The 2021 Nissan Altima offers solid fuel economy and a comfortable ride, but potential buyers must prioritize verifying that the critical steering tie rod recall has been properly addressed.
2020
The 2020 Nissan Altima offers a respectable blend of fuel efficiency and safety, achieving a 5-star overall NHTSA rating.
2019
The 2019 Nissan Altima presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2018
The 2018 Nissan Altima offers average reliability, but a history of recalls, particularly concerning the hood latch mechanism, necessitates thorough inspection.
2017
The 2017 Nissan Altima offers solid safety ratings and decent fuel economy, but its reliability record is marked by significant recall activity, particularly concerning door latches.
2016
The 2016 Nissan Altima presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2015
The 2015 Nissan Altima presents a mixed bag for used car shoppers.
2014
The 2014 Nissan Altima presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2013
The 2013 Nissan Altima earns a 'Below Average' reliability rating, primarily due to significant safety recall activity concerning critical systems like airbags and hood latches.
2012
The 2012 Nissan Altima offers average reliability, but buyers must prioritize inspecting the **air bag control unit** and confirming all recalls, particularly those concerning suspension and steering, have been properly addressed.
2011
The 2011 Nissan Altima offers decent value for a used sedan, but its "Average" reliability verdict and a history of 95 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) mean buyers must be diligent.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Nissan Altima?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Altima reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Nissan Altima presents an excellent reliability profile, earning an 'Excellent' verdict.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Nissan Altima reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Nissan Altima. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 nissan altima presents an excellent reliability profile, earning an 'excellent' verdict. and the 2026 altima offers strong value for used car shoppers prioritizing reliability and fuel economy. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Nissan Altima?
Across Carfocal's published Altima guides, recurring problem areas include Door Latch Striker, CVT Transmission, and Brake Pads and Rotors. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Door Latch Striker, CVT Transmission, and Brake Pads and Rotors.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints