Midsize sedans · L34 generation
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It scores 79 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,032 to own, including $1,040 in repairs.
Reliability
79/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,040
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,581
31 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$19,626
$17,271 – $21,981, estimate
Recalls
1
on record
Owner complaints
41
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 2024 Altima vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
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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 79 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.
It scores 79 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,040 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $14,032 over 5 years: $6,411 in lost value, $1,040 in repairs and $6,581 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $19,626 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (93/100) and the 2016 worst (39/100).
1 recall on record with NHTSA.