2025 Nissan AltimaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2025 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
281 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
2025 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
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems6 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 6 owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Altima. Top reported issues include electrical system, wheels & tires and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
1
Wheels & Tires
1
Fuel System
1
Visibility / Wipers
1
Structure
1
Power Train
1
Air Bags
1

2025 Nissan Altima problems by category: Electrical System: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
9
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 05/05/2026ODI#11735890
This vehicle was rented to me on 04/23/2026. While driving, the gear shifter detached from its housing, causing the vehicle to become stuck in Drive. Due to this mechanical failure, I was unable to sh…
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/19/2026ODI#11725685
I am reporting a severe combined safety failure involving fuel delivery and electronic systems. Between 1:22 PM and 3:37 PM, documented evidence shows the vehicle's fuel range dropped by 37 miles whil…
Air BagsFiled: 02/11/2025Crash3 InjuriesODI#11642097
A tractor trailer hit my vehicle from behind/driver side rear in snowy road conditions and then jackknifed causing my vehicle to spin out of control across the interstate. My 2 children were in the ba…

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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