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2021 Nissan Altima
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 | 281 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
121 complaints filed by owners for this model year (18 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Nissan Altima?
EPA figures for the 2021 Nissan Altima reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Altima. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2021 Nissan Altima?
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan Altima, most often about: Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Service Brakes. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Nissan Altima (2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.