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Nissan Altima Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Nissan Altima Lemon Odds and Nada Odds: - photograph by Michael Karesh

Other sources of Nissan Altima reliability information provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Nissan Altimas with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Nissan Altimas that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Nissan Altima lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Nissan Altima has been recently.

See what our members say about Nissan Altima lemon odds and brand reputation.

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Nissan Altima Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012

General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.

That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.

Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars
31 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven2010 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view
28 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 53100 miles driven2009 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view
45 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 63600 miles driven2008 Nissan Altima 84 < 1
38 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 72700 miles driven2007 Nissan Altima 81 3

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Competing Car Model Lemon Odds and Nada Odds Results through December 31, 2012

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars
32 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 23000 miles driven2011 Honda Accord Join or sign in to view
40 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 36400 miles driven2010 Honda Accord 90 3
41 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 49300 miles driven2009 Honda Accord 80 < 1
73 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 62300 miles driven2008 Honda Accord 79 < 1
81 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 70400 miles driven2007 Honda Accord 81 1
65 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 89400 miles driven2006 Honda Accord 76 2
55 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 97100 miles driven2005 Honda Accord 68 < 1
55 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 107500 miles driven2004 Honda Accord 64 < 1
42 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 129700 miles driven2003 Honda Accord 46 5
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 138700 miles driven2002 Honda Accord Join or sign in to view
28 vehicles, 12.0 months per vehicle, 144500 miles driven2001 Honda Accord Join or sign in to view
37 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 156000 miles driven2000 Honda Accord 45 8
27 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 14600 miles driven2012 Hyundai Sonata Join or sign in to view
92 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 29800 miles driven2011 Hyundai Sonata 59 3
54 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 52200 miles driven2009 Hyundai Sonata 75 < 1
40 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 88900 miles driven2006 Hyundai Sonata 66 < 1
27 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 32400 miles driven2010 Mazda Mazda6 Join or sign in to view
38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 47800 miles driven2009 Mazda Mazda6 78 3
26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 69300 miles driven2006 Mazda Mazda6 Join or sign in to view
34 vehicles, 10.4 months per vehicle, 12100 miles driven2012 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view
37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 22000 miles driven2011 Toyota Camry 83 < 1
27 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 39100 miles driven2010 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view
30 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 53000 miles driven2009 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view
33 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 75400 miles driven2007 Toyota Camry 4 Join or sign in to view
25 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 98200 miles driven2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join or sign in to view
27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 89100 miles driven2005 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view
28 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 119700 miles driven2002 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view

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What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Nissan Altima

Brand Reputation of the Nissan Altima: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 We have owned 4 Maximas in the past, and were considering another, when we took a drive in this car. If you're a Maxima fan, don't drive this one or you'll take it home!
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Nissan has an outstanding reputation for longevity and great performance. My next car will be a Maxima. I look forward to driving the 4 door sports car.
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 In Kuwait Nissan has a very good image. Resale value is really good
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Dependable,reliable,comfortable
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Voted at or near the top in customer satisfaction. Have owned numerous Nissan vehicles and have nothing but great things to say about them.
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 I have always heard good things from other Altima and Nissan owners.
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Japaneese Quality
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 Having owned a bullet-proof Maxima for 7 years, I am looking forward to more of the same from the Altima. So far, so good.
Brand Reputation of the Nissan Altima: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Well respected.

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