2025 Nissan

Altima

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Nissan Altima: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 38 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,000EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 281 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 6/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 193 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 3,435 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol: 101 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 6
Reported injuries: 3

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

AIR BAGS10%
BACK OVER PREVENTION10%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
POWER TRAIN10%
SEATS10%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 10 total.

Nissan Altima: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.