2018 Nissan Altima
The 2018 Nissan Altima is a midsize car, rated at 31 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 31
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $26,000
- Recalls
- 2
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Model | Altima |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Vehicle class | Midsize Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 27 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 38 |
| Combined MPG | 31 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 287 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2000 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Altima | 26 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Altima | 31 MPG combined |
| Altima SR | 30 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 27 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 38 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 16% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $23,400
- Total interest
- $4,071
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≈ $1,297/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (2)
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH20V315000 · 2020-05-28
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V654000 · 2019-09-12
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2018 Nissan Altima?
The 2018 Nissan Altima is EPA-rated at 31 MPG combined (27 city / 38 highway).
Is the 2018 Nissan Altima reliable?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Nissan Altima. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2018 Nissan Altima?
The 2018 Nissan Altima earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Nissan Altima?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Nissan Altima costs roughly $1,297 per year to fuel, or about $6,484 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2018 Nissan Altima?
The 2018 Nissan Altima is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC