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All cars · Nissan Altima · 2023

2023 Nissan Altima. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index19100 = average car
Complaints30NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold128,030U.S. model year
Per 100K sold23complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (AV-S8)FWD25 / 34 / 29Regular$2,150
2.5L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD27 / 38 / 31Regular$2,000
2.5L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD26 / 34 / 29Regular$2,150

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical37%
Automatic emergency braking20%
Engine20%
Brakes10%
Wipers & visibility7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3051105

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 30

Nissan filed 30 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended
  • 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service…
  • Silicone-based lubricant or grease can damage electrical components service information do not…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20205174137,988Electrical
20213034103,777Automatic emergency braking
20221627139,955Automatic emergency braking
20231930128,030Electrical
20244041113,898Automatic emergency braking
2025–793,268Body structure

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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