Nissan Reliability Ratings — Every Model Ranked

The Nissan Ariya, covering model years 2023 to 2026, holds an average reliability score of 85/100, indicating an excellent reliability rating overall. Common issues reported by owners include electrical system failures, particularly in the 2023 model, which had 19 complaints and 4 recalls, while later models show improvement with fewer complaints and no recalls.

The Nissan Frontier, with an average reliability score of 79/100, demonstrates consistent performance across several model years, with notable improvements in 2021 when it achieved a score of 84/100 and zero complaints per 10,000 sold. Common issues reported by owners include power train concerns, especially in 2019 and 2020, and some electrical system problems, while the estimated annual repair cost of $470 is below the midsize truck average.

The Nissan Altima, covering model years 2018 to 2026, holds an average reliability score of 83/100, indicating excellent reliability overall. Common issues reported include electrical system malfunctions, particularly with door lock actuators, and problems with the automatic emergency braking system, especially in earlier models.

The Nissan Murano, covering model years 2018 to 2026, shows a consistent reliability score averaging 79/100, classified as "Good" on the Auto Reliability Index. Common issues reported by owners include problems with the forward collision avoidance system, electrical components, and unexpected sunroof shattering, particularly in earlier models.

The Nissan Kicks, spanning model years 2018 to 2026, holds an average reliability score of 78 out of 100, indicating good reliability. Common issues reported by owners include electrical system malfunctions and transmission problems, particularly in earlier models, while more recent years show improvements with lower complaint rates and scores reaching up to 83 in 2026.

The Nissan Sentra, covering model years 2018 through 2026, has an average reliability score of 83/100, indicating an excellent reliability rating. Common issues reported include power train and electrical system problems, particularly with the CVT transmission and automatic emergency braking system, although recent models show fewer complaints.

The Nissan Maxima, covering model years 2018 to 2023, holds an average reliability score of 76 out of 100, indicating a generally good reliability standing. Common issues reported by owners include electrical system failures, forward collision avoidance problems, and structural concerns, particularly in the 2018 and 2020 models.

The Nissan Versa, with an average reliability score of 76/100, is positioned in the "Good" category according to Auto Reliability Index data. Common issues reported by owners include power train and electrical system problems, particularly in the 2020 and 2024 models, with complaint rates peaking at 21.4 per 10,000 vehicles sold in 2024.

The Nissan Rogue, covering model years 2018 to 2026, maintains an average reliability score of 80/100, indicating a generally good reliability reputation. Common issues reported by owners include service brakes and electrical system problems, with repair costs estimated at $467 annually, below the compact SUV average.

Covering model years from 2018 to 2026, the Nissan Pathfinder holds an average reliability score of 66 out of 100, categorized as "Good" on the Auto Reliability Index. While the Pathfinder shows improvement over time, with 2024 and 2025 models reaching scores of 77, frequent complaints center on the electrical system and power train.

The Nissan Armada, covering model years 2018 through 2026, has an average reliability score of 73/100, categorized as "Good" according to Auto Reliability Index standards. Common issues reported by owners include electrical system failures, particularly battery drainage, and power train concerns, such as transmission performance and control failures.

The Nissan Leaf, covering model years 2018 to 2025, shows a varied reliability performance with scores ranging from 58/100 to 79/100, indicating generally good reliability with some mixed results in earlier years. Common issues reported by owners include problems with the electrical system, particularly involving battery performance and charging capabilities, with notable improvements in the 2025 model year, which has a lower complaint rate of 13.7 per 10,000 sold.