Nissan Altima

September 2006 – May 2012

Fourth generation (L32; 2007)

The 2009 Nissan Altima is a bad year with more complaints than other midsize cars. Transmission and steering problems give the Altima long-term reliability concerns and a shorter lifespan than its rivals, lasting only 150,000 miles.

Nissan Altima

September 2006 – May 2012

Fourth generation (L32; 2007)

$1181 - $5721

^{Average Retail Price}

6.8_/10

GT Score™

2.7_/5

Owner Satisfaction

^$12450

Avg. Ownership Cost »

^$368_/year

Avg. Maintenance Cost »

^$850

Avg. Repair Cost »

Repairs & Maintenance

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Transmission. If the Altima's transmission is well taken care of, it should last between 130,000 and 180,000 miles before it needs to be replaced.

Common Problems

No problems reported on the Nissan Altima yet.
This doesn't mean that the Nissan Altima is without problems.

Recalls

No recalls reported on the Nissan Altima yet.

Ownership Pros & Cons

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Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima

$1181 - $5721

6.8/10

2.7/5

$12450

$368/year

$850

Pros

Cons

Models

Own a Nissan Altima?

6.8_/10

2.7_/5

^$12450

^$368_/year

^$850