2023 Nissan AltimaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2023 Nissan Altima

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City
27
MPG
Highway
38
MPG
Combined
31
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
27
Hwy
38
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
282 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.6 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$2,173/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,882/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,881/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,001/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,188/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,182/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,705/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,235/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,102/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,152/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 31 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability9.2%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
27
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems27 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 27 owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Altima. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
10
Engine
5
Brakes
4
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
4
Visibility / Wipers
2
Seat Belts
1
Steering
1
Speed Control
1

2023 Nissan Altima problems by category: Electrical System: 10 complaints, Engine: 5 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 4 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.

9
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 05/19/2026ODI#11738897
​Reporting a severe hydraulic/mechanical braking defect on a 2023 Nissan Altima with only 26,820 miles. Vehicle experiences persistent 'spongy' brake pedal feel, premature metal-on-metal rotor gouging…
EngineFiled: 04/10/2026ODI#11730481
The engine mounted high pressure fuel pump became loose and unseated because the engine-side mounting threads failed. The pump lifted off its mounting surface, the head of the engine, and oil came out…
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/10/2024ODI#11613663
My car has 33,214 miles on it. For no reason the alternator DIED ON IT. There was no warning on the dash of the vehicle. So the computer inside the vehicle did not give a warning that the electrical …

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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