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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026Nissan calls it Intelligent AWD.
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Engine & performance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG City
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG Comb
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,400EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- CO₂
- 317 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- 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
- GVWR class
- Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 101 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 7 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 4
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlPart of ProPILOT Assist.Standard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of Safety Shield 360.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- AIR BAGS8%
- BACK OVER PREVENTION8%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8%
- POWER TRAIN8%
- SEATS8%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 12 total.
Nissan Altima: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
2 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Apr 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYNTB09-131C
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is a
Aug 30, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPD124
*****Dealer Announcement***** To ensure continued customer satisfaction and confidence, Nissan is now updating the temporary hold on specific model year 2025 Altima vehicles identified in Service Comm to a dealer inventory quality action to update the software to the Body Control Module (BCM). On affected vehicles, the battery can potentially be drained due to the BCM waking up periodically when ignition is off. Affected vehicles are subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer invent
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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.