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Nissan Altima: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2025 (92/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
6 complaints · 1 recalls
39 complaints · 1 recalls
67 complaints · 2 recalls
172 complaints · 6 recalls
223 complaints · 7 recalls
223 complaints · 2 recalls
382 complaints · 3 recalls
544 complaints · 4 recalls
941 complaints · 10 recalls
1,110 complaints · 8 recalls
2,303 complaints · 12 recalls
423 complaints · 4 recalls
241 complaints · 1 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2025?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2025 Nissan Altima’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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