The Lemon Index2025 Nissan Altima.
The 2025 Nissan Altima has too few complaints to score: 7 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 28 to 31 mpg combined. The best Nissan Altima year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 7 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Altima year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Recalls 2
- airbags 2026
The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
- latches/locks/linkages 2026
The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 4 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is committed to a high level of customer service and…
- *****Dealer Announcement***** To ensure continued customer satisfaction and confidence, Nissan…
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2050–2300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Nissan Altima reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 7 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Altima problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (14%), seats (14%) and airbags (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Altima have?
2 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Altima get?
28 to 31 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Nissan Altima safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Nissan Altima have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Nissan Altima cost in fuel a year?
About $2050 to $2300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Nissan Altima have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Altima year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2011 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works