2025 Nissan Altima
The 2025 Nissan Altima is a midsize car, rated at 31 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 31
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $26,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Model | Altima |
| Model year | 2025 |
| 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 | 281 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2000 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Altima | 31 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Altima AWD | 28 MPG combined |
| Altima SL/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 (1)
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH26V023000 · 2026-01-21
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."
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 NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2025 Nissan Altima?
The 2025 Nissan Altima is EPA-rated at 31 MPG combined (27 city / 38 highway).
Is the 2025 Nissan Altima reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Nissan Altima. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2025 Nissan Altima?
The 2025 Nissan Altima earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2025 Nissan Altima?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2025 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 2025 Nissan Altima?
The 2025 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