Midsize sedans · L34 generation
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It scores 70 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,882 to own, including $2,128 in repairs.
Reliability
70/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,128
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,375
32 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$12,504
$11,004 – $14,005, estimate
Recalls
6
on record
Owner complaints
161
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima S grade vehicles equipped with Continental ProContact TX tires, size 215/60 R16 H, with TIN date code 3320 and Mold ID S-419149. The tires may have been over cured.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
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Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (93/100) and the 2016 worst (39/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 79/100 |
| 2023 | 89/100 |
| 2022 | 93/100 |
| 2021 | 92/100 |
| 2020 | 70/100 |
| 2019 | 67/100 |
| 2018 | 82/100 |
| 2017 | 55/100 |
| 2016 | 39/100 |
| 2015 | 45/100 |
No. It scores 70 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.
It scores 70 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 161 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,128 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $11,882 over 5 years: $3,379 in lost value, $2,128 in repairs and $6,375 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $12,504 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (93/100) and the 2016 worst (39/100).
6 recalls on record with NHTSA.