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All cars · Nissan Altima · 2025

2025 Nissan Altima. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints7NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold93,268U.S. model year
Per 100K sold8complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD27 / 38 / 31Regular$2,000
2.5L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD25 / 34 / 28Regular$2,200

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
Body structure14%
Seats14%
Airbags14%
Backup camera14%
Wipers & visibility14%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
720202

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 26V526000 Aug 2026 Air Bags / Critical Fasteners

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. 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.

    Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026.

  • 26V023000 Jan 2026 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    Risk. A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

Manufacturer communications 4

Nissan filed 4 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • *****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…

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
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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