Nissan Altima Information
Safety · Fuel Efficiency · MPG
Nissan Altima Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 0 recalls, 0 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 0 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.
Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):
| Year | Variation | Overall Rating | Front Crash Rating (Driver) |
Front Crash (Passenger) |
Side Crash (Driver side) |
Side Crash (Passenger side) |
Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2020 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2018 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2017 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2010 Nissan Altima 2-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2010 Nissan Altima 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2009 Nissan Altima 2-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2009 Nissan Altima 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2008 Nissan Altima 2-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2008 Nissan Altima 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2007 Nissan Altima 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2006 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2005 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 (picture) | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2004 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 3 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2003 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 3 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2002 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 3 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2001 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 5 | 3 | 3 | Not Rated |
| 2000 | 2000 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 5 | 3 | 3 | Not Rated |
| 1999 | 1999 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | Not Rated | 3 (picture) | 3 | 3 | 3 | Not Rated |
| 1998 | 1998 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | Not Rated | 3 (picture) | 2 | 3 (picture) | 3 | Not Rated |
Fuel Efficiency
Nissan has manufactured models of Altima for 23 years. They average 24.1 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2020 Altima above average at 32 combined MPG.
Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2020 Altima to be $1,200 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.
Compared to other vehicles, you spend $1,250 less over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.
The Altima consumes about 10 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.
The Altima emits 278 grams of CO2 per mile, or roughly 4,170,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO2 per year, so about 199 trees would offset these emissions. The Altima does not have start-stop technology.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Altima | 32 | 39 | 28 |
| 2019 Nissan Altima | 32 | 39 | 28 |
| 2018 Nissan Altima | 26 | 32 | 22 |
| 2017 Nissan Altima | 26 | 32 | 22 |
| 2016 Nissan Altima | 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 2015 Nissan Altima | 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 2014 Nissan Altima | 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 2013 Nissan Altima | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 2011 Nissan Altima | 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 2010 Nissan Altima | 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 2009 Nissan Altima | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2008 Nissan Altima | 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 2007 Nissan Altima | 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 2006 Nissan Altima | 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 2005 Nissan Altima | 21 | 28 | 18 |
| 2004 Nissan Altima | 21 | 24 | 18 |
| 2003 Nissan Altima | 21 | 24 | 19 |
| 2002 Nissan Altima | 21 | 24 | 19 |
| 2001 Nissan Altima | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2000 Nissan Altima | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 1999 Nissan Altima | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 1998 Nissan Altima | 24 | 28 | 21 |
MPG breakdown by model options
The Nissan Altima has 63 different model options on record with the EPA since 1998. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 32 | 39 | 28 |
| 2019 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 32 | 39 | 28 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 31 | 38 | 27 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S7), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 26 | 32 | 22 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 31 | 39 | 27 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S7), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 26 | 32 | 22 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 31 | 39 | 27 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S7), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 2015 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 31 | 37 | 27 |
| 2015 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S7), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 31 | 37 | 27 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S7), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 31 | 38 | 27 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 27 | 32 | 23 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2010 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 2009 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2009 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2008 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2008 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2007 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 2007 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 2006 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 21 |
| 2006 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2006 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 25 | 19 |
| 2006 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2006 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 21 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 25 | 19 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 28 | 18 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2004 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 20 | 24 | 17 |
| 2004 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 24 | 18 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 19 | 24 | 17 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 24 | 19 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 19 | 24 | 17 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 24 | 19 |
| 2001 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 21 | 26 | 19 |
| 2001 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2000 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2000 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 1999 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 1999 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 1998 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 1998 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 24 | 28 | 21 |