2022 Nissan AltimaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2022 Nissan Altima

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City
28
MPG
Highway
39
MPG
Combined
32
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
39
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
278 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,105/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,792/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,823/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,939/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,120/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,114/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,621/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,165/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,036/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,085/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 32 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems20 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 20 owner complaints for the 2022 Nissan Altima. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), engine and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
7
Engine
5
Electrical System
5
Brakes
4
Air Bags
3
Power Train
2
Lighting
1
Wheels & Tires
1

2022 Nissan Altima problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 7 complaints, Engine: 5 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Air Bags: 3 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 10/04/2024ODI#11618094
On 6/5/2024 I purchased a vehicle from lithia Dodge in Twin Falls Idaho. On July 6th 2024 my wife and I we're driving through Walmart parking lot and the car just up and died. I called the car dealers…
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/22/2023FireODI#11503017
A warning indicator comes on and flashes in my Nissan Altima 2022 I've called told them and I had a electrical short and sparked and smoke came out of my air vents and I told and told them some thing …
BrakesFiled: 10/31/2022ODI#11491686
The issues began in June 2022. Since then the automatic emergency brake has stopped my car 6 times on the highway. I was scared to death. Transmission will not go into drive all of the time. This veh…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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