Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 78/100 (GOOD)

2025 Nissan Altima Reliability Report

The 2025 Nissan Altima has a good reliability standing, near average for 2025 sedans, with early back-over camera failures and one latch recall to check.

Full Breakdown Compare Models

Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

0.4per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$483

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,950–$2,150

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity73/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs80/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity73/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Middle of the pack among Altima years, with few complaints, one latch recall and early back-over camera failures; 2024 and 2026 both rate better.

Top Issues to Watch

VISIBILITY/WIPER (1)
BACK OVER PREVENTION (1)
AIR BAGS (1)

Should You Buy the 2025 Nissan Altima?

Good is the standing for this model year, and it sits close to average among 2025 sedans. Among the nine scored Altima years, it lands in the middle. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repair spending for the Altima at $483, below the $526 for its class. The 2024 and 2026 model years both rate better.

Owners filed only 4 complaints. That is a small pile, partly because this year has had limited time on the road. One complaint was crash-related, and three involved injuries. The one problem with a mileage attached is back-over camera failure, reported at just 140 to 150 miles. Federal recall records list one recall, in the latches, locks and linkages area.

Ask the seller for proof that the latch recall was completed, and test the rear camera on the test drive. If you want a better-rated year, look at 2024 or 2026. The 2026 has no complaints yet, which says little this early.

Compared to the 2026 Nissan Altima, which scored 10 points higher. See also the 2024 Nissan Altima for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+$43 cheaper to maintain than avg midsize cars
+Infrequent unscheduled repairs
+Low major repair risk (12%)

Cons

−VISIBILITY/WIPER (1)
−UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)

Compare 2025 Nissan Altima With

2025 Subaru Legacy

Reliability: 80/100

Excellent

2025 Honda Accord

Reliability: 84/100

Excellent

2025 Chevrolet Malibu

Reliability: 80/100

Excellent

2025 Hyundai Sonata

Reliability: 76/100

Good

2025 Kia K5

Reliability: 79/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

HIGH RISK

VISIBILITY/WIPER (1)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2025 Nissan Altima carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

0.4

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 2

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2025 Nissan Altima Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2025 Nissan Altima. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

26V0230002026-01-21

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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."

Consequence

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 are expected to be mailed March 13, 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.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2025 Nissan Altima? Check its history first

Visibility/wiper problems lead owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Altima, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2025 Nissan Altima NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 9.2%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard/Optional)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver/Roof)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Nissan AltimaRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$483

vs $526 avg for midsize cars

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.3

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

12%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Altima

$483

Category Avg

$526

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Nissan Altima Resale Value

The Nissan Altima is estimated to retain about 65.4% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Nissan Altima model overall and is not specific to the 2025 model year.

Value Retained: 65.4%
Depreciation: 34.6%
Listings Analyzed: 720

Listings observed in June 2026. Actual resale value varies by trim, mileage, condition, and location.

Explore Nissan Altima depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

28–31 MPG

Running cost: $2,450–$2,650/yr

Fuel + repair

25–27 city / 34–38 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2025 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Altima 2.5L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	27	38	31	$1,950
Altima SL/SR 2.5L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	27	36	30	$2,000
Altima AWD 2.5L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	25	34	28	$2,150

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2025 Nissan Altima.

Inspect windshield for unexplained cracks
Test rear view camera for clarity and brightness at night
Verify back-over prevention camera image quality
Check airbag deployment system functionality
Ensure seats are securely attached and inspect for damage

2025 Nissan Altima Common Problems by Component

4 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

VISIBILITY/WIPER (1)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)BACK OVER PREVENTION (1)AIR BAGS (1)

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

2025-07-21

My car was parked in a driveway for 1 hour and when going to approach my car from that 1 hour of leaving I came back to my front windshield cracked in the center , crack did start from the bottom and go up , no forced trauma , no sign of rock or pebble hit , no sign of any issue on a ring camera within that 1 hour of sitting .

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

2024-11-27

Rear view camera visibility is not clear and brightness at night makes it difficult to see at night. I made appointment with Nissan dealer to check camera. Dealer agreed that camera was not clear and much to bright at night. Dealer said they checked with other Altimms that had same troubles with camera. Dealer said there is nothing they can do. dealer said maybe wait for a manufactures download to correct problem. Well it's been nine months and no downloads or call from dealer. This is definitely a safety hazzard.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

2025-03-19

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the back-over prevention camera failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the image appeared blurry and distorted. The contact stated that it was difficult to identify a human from an object because of the failure. The vehicle was taken to two dealers, where it was confirmed that the images appeared blurry and distorted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 145.

AIR BAGS (1 complaints)

AIR BAGS

1 complaintSafety-related

2025-02-08Crash reported3 injuries

A tractor trailer hit my vehicle from behind/driver side rear in snowy road conditions and then jackknifed causing my vehicle to spin out of control across the interstate. My 2 children were in the backseat, my [XXX] son driver side rear & [XXX] daughter passenger rear. My husband was in front passenger seat. No air bags deployed, the vehicle was a total loss, we almost got killed. The impact was mainly on the driver side rear where the initial impact happened & my son’s seat was pushed up & completely detached from the rest of the vehicle and yet his SRS Side Airbag never deployed. Please see images below of the air bags not deploying . If that tractor trailer hit us 2 inches different, my son would be dead right now. There were injuries and we were seen by EMS on scene & then the hospital later. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

When Do 2025 Nissan Altima Problems Start?

Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.

140–150 milesBack-over camera failures

Best & Worst Nissan Altima Years

Best Nissan Altima Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Excellent

Nissan Altima Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Nissan Altima reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	76/100	Good
2019	72/100	Good
2020	71/100	Good
2021	79/100	Good
2022	83/100	Excellent
2023	84/100	Excellent
2024	82/100	Excellent
2025	78/100	Good
2026	88/100	Excellent

Nissan Altima Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	88/100	+10	Excellent	0	0
2025(selected)	78/100	-4	Good	1	4
2024	82/100	-2	Excellent	1	31
2023	84/100	+1	Excellent	0	24
2022	83/100	+4	Excellent	0	20
2021	79/100	+8	Good	2	53
2020	71/100	-1	Good	6	162
2019	72/100	-4	Good	8	230
2018	76/100	—	Good	2	217

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 Nissan Altima reliable?

Yes, it has a good reliability standing, close to average for 2025 sedans. Owners filed 4 complaints, about 0.4 per 10,000 sold. It ranks in the middle of the nine scored Altima years. The count is low partly because the year is still fairly new.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Altima?

Back-over camera failure is the one problem with a mileage in the data, showing up at 140 to 150 miles. Owners also filed complaints involving a crash and three injuries. With only 4 complaints in total, no larger pattern has emerged.

Does the 2025 Nissan Altima have back-over camera problems?

Yes, owners report back-over camera failures. They began at very low mileage, around 140 to 150 miles. The data does not say what caused them or how they were fixed, so test the rear camera yourself before buying and ask the seller about any repair.

Has the 2025 Nissan Altima been recalled?

Federal recall records list one recall for this model year, in the latches, locks and linkages area. The data gives no further detail. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN for open recalls before you buy.

Is the 2025 Nissan Altima cheap to repair?

It costs less than average to keep running. Independent repair-cost data estimates $483 a year for the Altima, compared with $526 for its class. That figure covers the whole model line, not only the 2025 model year. The car also earns a 5 of 5 star federal crash-test rating.

Don’t buy a 2025 Nissan Altima without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2025 Nissan Altima

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Nissan Altima does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on how many systems draw complaints (73/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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