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Nissan Altima

Nissan's mid-size sedan offers the world's first production variable-compression engine, the VC-Turbo, alongside spacious family packaging.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Nissan Altima is a sedan featuring powertrains delivering from 182 to 270 horsepower, achieving up to 32 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with FWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and 7 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Official Nissan Altima 2019 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Nissan Altima Sedan2019 Spec

Years

1992 - present

Power

182 - 270 hp

Best MPG

32 MPG

NHTSA

5★ overall

2019 Recalls

7 campaigns

Complaints

234 filed

01At a glance

Nissan Altima by the numbers

TopicNissan AltimaDetail
Power range182 - 270 hp4 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy25 - 32 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Safety rating5★ overall (2026)Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Recalls (2019)7Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2019)234ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE
Fuel typesPetrolFWD drivetrain
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4901 x 1850 x 1449 mmL x W x H, 2825 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

Nissan Altima NHTSA safety ratings

YearOverallFrontalSideRolloverRecalls
20265★4★5★5★0
20265★4★5★5★0
20255★4★5★5★0
20255★4★5★5★0
20245★4★5★5★0
20245★4★5★5★0
20235★4★5★5★0
20235★4★5★5★0
20225★4★5★5★0
20225★4★5★5★0

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2019 Nissan Altima open recalls

TIRES

21V169000

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.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

19V316000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD) and 2.5 liter engines. The fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, possibly causing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly. If the lock ring is disengaged, dealers will tighten the ring to specification. If the lock ring is detached, dealers will replace the fuel pump. Both remedies will be completed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

18V922000

Nissan North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles. The retainer clip connecting the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position.

Fix: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

19V235000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles. The brake switch bracket may be in the incorrect location, which may cause the brake switch to remain on.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new brake pedal as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

05Pick your year

Nissan Altima generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Nissan Altima generations

SpecificationAltima VI2019 – present (L34)Altima V2013 – 2018 (L33)
Power Output188 – 248 hp182 – 270 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 32 MPG combinedUp to 31 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h6.2s6.2s
Exterior Dimensions4901 × 1850 × 1449 mm4864 × 1830 × 1471 mm
Wheelbase2825 mm2776 mm
Powertrains Verified2 trims2 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

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06Answers

Nissan Altima: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Nissan Altima have?

The 2019 Nissan Altima has 7 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Nissan Altima get?

Across verified powertrains, the Altima achieves 25 to 32 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Nissan Altima have?

Power ranges from 182 hp to 270 hp across 4 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol fuel types.

Is the Nissan Altima safe?

The 2026 Altima earned a perfect 5-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 5). It has earned 5 stars in 14 tested model years.

What are common Nissan Altima problems?

NHTSA has 234 owner complaints on file for the 2019 model year, most frequently involving ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE. 22 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Nissan Altima have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1992 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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