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2025 Nissan Altima problems

The most common problem on the 2025 Nissan Altima is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Altima model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
5
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
28-31mpg

The worst 2025 Nissan Altima problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 2

Air bags: critical fastenersReported August 12, 2026 · 149 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 were mailed September 30, 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 beginning August 17, 2026.

Recall number 26V526000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported January 20, 2026 · 26,432 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 beginning January 28, 2026.

Recall number 26V023000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2025 Nissan Altima

Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Nissan Altima 5

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 5 bulletins for the 2025 Nissan Altima

2025 Nissan Altima fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.5L 4‑cylFWD2736-3830-31
2.5L 4‑cylAWD253428

What 2025 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 22, 2026 · Brakes · 6,900 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

The contact's wife owned a 2025 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle continued accelerating downhill and the contact drove over granite lines on the side of the road to slow the vehicle but the vehicle side-swiped another vehicle and stopped at the bottom of the hill. The contact stated that the vehicle had continued to accelerate through the intersection and he made a right turn up a hill and then made a left turn into a parking lot. The contact proceeded to drive the vehicle in a circle around the parking lot to slow the vehicle down to a near stop before shifting the vehicle into park(P) and shutting off the vehicle. At the time of the crash, no one involved in the crash reported any injuries, and medical attention was refused; however, the contact's insurance company received notice of a lawsuit from the other driver claiming they suffered bodily injuries due to the accident, the injuries remain unknown. A Police report was filed. The contact stated that the crash aggravated an existing back injury; however, the injury did not require medical attention. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent collision center and DTC: C1A04-97(Front Radar Center) and C1A26-97(Advanced Driver Assistance System Malfunction) was retrieved. The contact's wife had also received two separate emails for notices regarding the ABS and Braking System Warning. The vehicle remained at the collision center for over a month, and the mechanics failed to determine the cause of the failure. The contact paid off the remainder of the lease agreement and no longer had possession of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,900.

Filed May 5, 2026 · Transmission · CA

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 shift the vehicle into Park, Reverse, or Neutral. As a result, I was required to continuously apply pressure to the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from moving until law enforcement arrived and assisted me. This incident created a hazardous condition that placed both myself and other motorists at risk. The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene and contacted Payless Rental Company, from whom the vehicle was rented, to report the incident. A police report was subsequently filed documenting that a defective and mechanically unsafe vehicle had been rented to a customer.

Filed Mar 19, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

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 while the odometer recorded only 6 actual miles driven—a 600% abnormal fuel consumption rate accompanied by excessive engine noise. The odometer also exhibited erratic behavior, reversing and then spiking while stationary. Additionally, the unit was provided with critically low tire pressure (26 PSI), which continued to drop while parked, indicating an active leak neglected by maintenance. Furthermore, there is a discrepancy in records: the VIN indicates a black vehicle, but the actual unit provided is white. These defects posed an immediate fire and road safety risk, causing significant psychological and physical distress (vertigo).

Filed Aug 29, 2025 · Visibility · NJ

My car was parked in a driveway for 1 hour and when going to approach my car from that 1 hour of leaving I came back to my front windshield cracked in the center , crack did start from the bottom and go up , no forced trauma , no sign of rock or pebble hit , no sign of any issue on a ring camera within that 1 hour of sitting .

Filed Aug 5, 2025 · NJ

Rear view camera visibility is not clear and brightness at night makes it difficult to see at night. I made appointment with Nissan dealer to check camera. Dealer agreed that camera was not clear and much to bright at night. Dealer said they checked with other Altimms that had same troubles with camera. Dealer said there is nothing they can do. dealer said maybe wait for a manufactures download to correct problem. Well it's been nine months and no downloads or call from dealer. This is definitely a safety hazzard.

Filed Mar 20, 2025 · Driver assistance · 145 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the back-over prevention camera failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the image appeared blurry and distorted. The contact stated that it was difficult to identify a human from an object because of the failure. The vehicle was taken to two dealers, where it was confirmed that the images appeared blurry and distorted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 145.

Filed Feb 11, 2025 · Airbags, Body · PA · crash · 3 injuries

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 backseat, my [XXX] son driver side rear & [XXX] daughter passenger rear. My husband was in front passenger seat. No air bags deployed, the vehicle was a total loss, we almost got killed. The impact was mainly on the driver side rear where the initial impact happened & my son’s seat was pushed up & completely detached from the rest of the vehicle and yet his SRS Side Airbag never deployed. Please see images below of the air bags not deploying . If that tractor trailer hit us 2 inches different, my son would be dead right now. There were injuries and we were seen by EMS on scene & then the hospital later. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Questions about the 2025 Nissan Altima

Is the 2025 Nissan Altima reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2025 Nissan Altima, fewer than a typical Altima model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Nissan Altima?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).

How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Altima have?

2 recalls, covering air bags and latches/locks/linkages.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Nissan Altima airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 26V526000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Altima have bad airbags?

The Nissan Altima model years with the most airbags complaints are 2013 (514 complaints), 2014 (208 complaints) and 2015 (177 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Altima get?

Official estimates for the 2025 Nissan Altima range from 28 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 27 city and 36-38 highway.

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