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2025 Nissan Altima Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

13/100

#14 most-complained of 16 Altima years

The 2025 Nissan Altima has 7 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, giving it a complaint index of 13, the best (rank 14 of 16) among Altima model years. Owners reported issues spread across airbags, brakes, and electronics, with a median mileage at failure of 3,522.5 miles.

Complaints
7
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30
27 city / 36 hwy

Top 2025 Nissan Altima problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags1 (14%)
  2. Brakes1 (14%)
  3. Electrical System1 (14%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (14%)
  5. Fuel System1 (14%)
  6. Other1 (14%)
  7. Structure & Body1 (14%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (14%)

What owners report

  • Front passenger air bag failed to deploy during a multi-vehicle crash on a snowy road, according to an owner report.
  • The back-over prevention camera showed a blurry, distorted image that made it hard to distinguish people from objects, at 145 miles.
  • The gear shifter reportedly detached from its housing, leaving the vehicle stuck in Drive and unable to shift to Park, Reverse, or Neutral.
  • One owner described a sudden, unexplained drop in fuel range paired with erratic odometer readings and unusual engine noise.
  • A windshield cracked from the bottom up while the car sat parked, with no visible impact or external cause reported.
2025 Nissan Altima complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2025Mar 2025Aug 2025Mar 2026May 2026Sep 2026
10 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (3).

2025 Nissan Altima recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V526000Aug 12, 2026Airbags149 vehicles

    Air bags:critical fasteners

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

    Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 26V023000Jan 20, 2026Structure & Body26,432 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    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."

    Risk: 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 were mailed March 17, 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.

2025 Nissan Altima fuel economy and fuel cost

City
27 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,150
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other Altima years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Best729029.5
2024Good2741129.5
2025Best137230

All Nissan Altima years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Nissan Altima reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Altima ranks as the Best year among the 16 Altima model years tracked, with a complaint index of 13 and only 7 complaints filed.
Does the 2025 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Altima: one for airbag mounting fasteners and one for door strikers that may break due to improper welding. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
What is the top problem area for the 2025 Nissan Altima?
Airbags is the top problem area reported, tied with several other areas at 14% share each, including brakes, electrical system, and collision avoidance cameras.
How does the 2025 Altima compare to other Altima years?
The 2025 Altima has a complaint index of 13, far lower than the worst year, 2013, which has a complaint index of 100 and 2,312 complaints.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Nissan Altima?
The 2025 Altima gets an EPA-rated 30 mpg combined (27 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.