Nissan models, prices and problems

By CarWhere Research · Updated

CarWhere’s Nissan hub collects free research for Nissan shoppers and owners: 12 model guides (Rogue, Pathfinder, Altima, Frontier, Armada), 142 trim levels with dated Nissan MSRPs, 200 known issues and NHTSA recalls, 5 engine and transmission guides, Nissan history and VIN tools. Every page lists its sources.

Nissan’s lineup runs from the Kicks and Sentra to the Armada and Frontier, with the Z, GT-R, Leaf and Ariya alongside and the Titan and Maxima now bought used. These pages explain what each model, trim, engine and generation offers, what has been recalled, what buyers actually paid, and what to check before you buy.

Nissan models

Price, trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems for each Nissan line.

Nissan RogueNewCompact crossover SUV (FWD or AWD). From $29,690 (2027 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Nissan PathfinderNewMidsize three-row SUV (FWD or 4WD). From $39,990 (2027 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Nissan AltimaNewMidsize sedan (FWD or AWD). From $27,790 (2027 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Nissan FrontierNewMidsize pickup (King Cab or Crew Cab, 4x2 or 4x4). From $32,490 (2027 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Nissan ArmadaNewFull-size three-row SUV (4x2 or 4x4). From $64,290 (2027 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Nissan SentraNewCompact sedan (FWD). From $22,990 (2027 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Nissan KicksNewSubcompact crossover (FWD or AWD). From $22,790 (2027 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Nissan MuranoNewMidsize two-row crossover SUV (AWD). From $43,990 (2027 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Nissan TITANNewFull-size pickup (King Cab or Crew Cab; TITAN XD Crew Cab). From $45,770 (2024 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Nissan ARIYANewCompact electric crossover (FWD or e-4ORCE AWD). From $39,770 (2025 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Nissan LEAFNewCompact electric crossover (FWD). From $29,990 (2026 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Nissan GT-RNewTwo-door 2+2 sports coupe (AWD). From $121,090 (2024 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.

Nissan engines and transmissions

Specs by year, which models use each engine, known problems and recalls.

Nissan engines and transmissionsNewNissan engines explained: VQ35DE and VQ35HR 3.5L V6s, the Z's VR30DDTT, the GT-R's hand-built VR38DETT, and the Xtronic CVT and its warranty extensions.VQ 3.5L V6 engines (VQ35DE, VQ35HR)NewVQ35 is Nissan's 3.5-liter VQ-series V6.Nissan VQ35DE 3,498 cc DOHC 24-valve V6, US applications 2003–2023NewThe VQ35DE is Nissan's 3,498 cc DOHC 24-valve aluminum V6.Nissan VQ35HR 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 ("high revolution, high response"), US 350Z 2007–2009 and Infiniti G35 sedanNewThe VQ35HR is the redesigned 3.5-liter VQ V6 that Nissan put in every 2007 350Z, rated at 306 hp and 268 lb-ft.Nissan VR30DDTT 2,997 cc twin-turbocharged direct-injected V6 (VR series), Nissan Z 2023–present and Infiniti Q50/Q60 3.0tNewThe VR30DDTT is Nissan's 2,997 cc twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V6.Nissan VR38DETT 3.8-liter hand-assembled twin-turbocharged V6, Nissan GT-R (R35) 2009–2024 in the USNewThe VR38DETT is the hand-assembled 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 in the R35 Nissan GT-R.Nissan Xtronic continuously variable transmission (belt-and-pulley CVT), US models 2003–presentNewNissan's Xtronic CVT uses a steel belt or chain running between two variable-diameter pulleys instead of fixed gears.

Nissan trim levels and badges

Current and previous-generation trims with dated MSRPs.

Nissan trim levels explainedNew142 trims across 13 Nissan models.Rogue trim levelsNewThe 2027 Nissan Rogue comes in five grades: S ($29,690), SV ($30,690), Dark Armor ($33,540), Rock Creek ($34,590, AWD only) and Platinum ($39,790, AWD only), before $1,575 destination.Pathfinder trim levelsNewThe 2027 Nissan Pathfinder has five trims: SV ($39,990), SL ($42,790), Rock Creek ($45,390, 4WD only), the 40th-anniversary Special Edition ($47,390) and Platinum ($49,890), before $1,575 destination.Frontier trim levelsNewThe 2027 Nissan Frontier comes in four grades: S (from $32,490), SV (from $36,490), PRO-X ($38,890, 4x2) and PRO-4X (from $42,190, 4x4), before $1,775 destination.Altima trim levelsNewThe 2027 Nissan Altima comes in just two grades: SV ($27,790) and the sportier SR ($29,190 FWD, $30,690 with Intelligent AWD), before $1,275 destination.Sentra trim levelsNewThe 2027 Nissan Sentra comes in four trims: S ($22,990), SV ($23,990), SR ($24,990) and SL ($27,990), before $1,275 destination.Kicks trim levelsNewThe 2027 Nissan Kicks comes in S ($22,790), SV ($24,490) and SR ($26,990), each with FWD or AWD, plus a new SV-based Rock Creek package ($28,840, AWD).Murano trim levelsNewThe 2027 Nissan Murano comes in three AWD grades: SL ($43,990), the new Dark Armor ($46,990) and Platinum ($49,790), before $1,575 destination.Armada trim levelsNewThe 2027 Nissan Armada comes in SL ($64,290), Platinum ($75,790), PRO-4X ($78,990), NISMO ($80,690) and Platinum Reserve ($84,590), before $2,275 destination.Titan trim levelsNewThe 2024 Nissan TITAN came in SV (from $45,770), PRO-4X ($53,580) and Platinum Reserve (from $59,440), plus TITAN XD in SV ($51,930), PRO-4X ($57,890) and Platinum Reserve ($65,840), before $1,895 destination.Z trim levelsNewThe 2027 Nissan Z comes in three trims: Sport ($44,480), Performance ($54,480) and NISMO ($67,260), before $1,325 destination.GT-R trim levelsNewThe final 2024 Nissan GT-R came as Premium ($121,090), T-spec ($141,090) and NISMO ($221,090), plus the limited Skyline Edition ($131,090) and T-spec Takumi Edition ($151,090), before destination.LEAF trim levelsNewThe all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF comes in three trims: S+ ($29,990), SV+ ($34,230) and PLATINUM+ ($38,990), before $1,575 destination.Ariya trim levelsNewThe 2025 Nissan Ariya, its most recent US model year, came in Engage ($39,770 FWD, $43,770 e-4ORCE), Evolve+ ($44,370 FWD, $48,370 e-4ORCE), Engage+ e-4ORCE ($45,370) and Platinum+ e-4ORCE ($54,370), before $1,390 destination.

Nissan prices: what buyers paid

Transaction prices, dealer invoice, incentives and lease rates.

What Nissan buyers paidBuyer-reported Nissan prices by model.Best Nissan lease dealsCurrent Nissan lease offers.Rogue dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Pathfinder dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Frontier dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Altima dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Sentra dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Kicks dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Murano dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Armada dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Titan dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Z dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Leaf dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Ariya dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Nissan incentives and rebatesCurrent Nissan cash, lease and APR offers.Nissan lease money factorsNissan money factors and residuals for leasing.Dealer invoice price by VINEstimate what the dealer paid for a specific new Nissan.

Buying a used Nissan

What goes wrong, which years drew complaints, and how values hold up.

Nissan known issues by modelNew200 documented problems and recalls across 13 models.Rogue problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Pathfinder problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Frontier problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Altima problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Sentra problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Kicks problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Murano problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Armada problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Titan problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Z problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.GT-R problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.LEAF problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.ARIYA problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Is Nissan reliable?Nissan reliability from NHTSA complaints per vehicle sold, by model.Rogue years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Pathfinder years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Frontier years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Altima years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Sentra years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Murano years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Titan years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Best Rogue yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best Pathfinder yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best Frontier yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best Altima yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best Sentra yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best Murano yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best Titan yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.How long do Nissan models last?Share of used Nissan models past 150,000 and 200,000 miles.Rogue depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Pathfinder depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Frontier depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Altima depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Sentra depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Kicks depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Murano depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Armada depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Find a Nissan for saleSearch live Nissan listings from dealers nationwide.

Comparisons, towing and fitment

Head-to-head comparisons and model-specific capacities.

Rogue oil capacityModel-specific figures from manufacturer documents.Rogue oil typeModel-specific figures from manufacturer documents.Rogue tire sizeModel-specific figures from manufacturer documents.Rogue vs RAV4Side-by-side specs, prices and the verdict.Pathfinder towing capacityModel-specific figures from manufacturer documents.Frontier towing capacityModel-specific figures from manufacturer documents.Frontier vs TacomaSide-by-side specs, prices and the verdict.Altima oil capacityModel-specific figures from manufacturer documents.Altima oil typeModel-specific figures from manufacturer documents.Altima tire sizeModel-specific figures from manufacturer documents.

Decode a Nissan

Start from the VIN or the factory build record.

Free Nissan VIN decoderYear, model, body, engine and assembly plant from any 17-character Nissan VIN.Nissan build sheet by VINFactory colors, options and packages for a specific VIN, checked free before you pay.Nissan specs by modelDimensions, capacities and powertrain specs for Nissan model years.

Nissan history

Nissan history: the 1914 DAT car, the 1932 Datsun name, US sales from 1958, the 240Z, Smyrna (1983) and Canton (2003) plants, LEAF, GT-R and Ariya.

Nissan history: from the 1914 DAT car and Datsun to the Nissan Z, GT-R and AriyaNewNissan history: the 1914 DAT car, the 1932 Datsun name, US sales from 1958, the 240Z, Smyrna (1983) and Canton (2003) plants, LEAF, GT-R and Ariya.Nissan Z generations: 240Z to today's ZNewEvery Nissan Z generation in the US: 240Z/260Z/280Z, 280ZX, two 300ZX generations, 350Z, 370Z and the 400-hp Z from 2023, with years and outputs.Nissan GT-R history: Skyline GT-R to the R35NewGT-R history per Nissan: 1969 Skyline 2000GT-R, R32–R34 (never sold in the US), and the R35 from 2009 to 2024, rising from 480 hp to 565 hp (NISMO 600).Datsun to Nissan in the USNewDatsun to Nissan, per Nissan: the 1932 Datsun name, US sales from 1958, the 510 and 240Z, Datsun trucks, and the 1981 decision to use Nissan worldwide.

Nissan research by model

Nissan models with links to their guide, trim levels, known issues, years to avoid, what buyers paid and specs
ModelTrim levelsKnown issuesYears to avoidWhat buyers paidSpecs
Nissan RogueRogue trimsRogue problemsRogue years to avoidRogue prices paid2026 Rogue specs
Nissan PathfinderPathfinder trimsPathfinder problemsPathfinder years to avoidPathfinder dealer invoice2026 Pathfinder specs
Nissan FrontierFrontier trimsFrontier problemsFrontier years to avoidFrontier prices paid2027 Frontier specs
Nissan AltimaAltima trimsAltima problemsAltima years to avoidAltima dealer invoice2026 Altima specs
Nissan SentraSentra trimsSentra problemsSentra years to avoidSentra prices paid2025 Sentra specs
Nissan KicksKicks trimsKicks problems—Kicks dealer invoice2027 Kicks specs
Nissan MuranoMurano trimsMurano problemsMurano years to avoidMurano dealer invoice2027 Murano specs
Nissan ArmadaArmada trimsArmada problems—Armada dealer invoice2026 Armada specs
Nissan TITANTITAN trimsTITAN problemsTitan years to avoidTITAN dealer invoice2024 Titan specs
Nissan ZZ trimsZ problems—Z dealer invoice2027 Z specs
Nissan GT-RGT-R trimsGT-R problems——2024 GT-R specs
Nissan LEAFLEAF trimsLEAF problems—LEAF dealer invoice2026 Leaf specs
Nissan ARIYAARIYA trimsARIYA problems—ARIYA dealer invoice2026 Ariya 87 kWh specs

Know exactly how your Nissan was built at the factory.

See what a specific Nissan VIN was factory-built with. The CarWhere Nissan build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.

Nissan build sheet by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What SUVs and crossovers does Nissan sell?

CarWhere covers 6 Nissan SUVs and crossovers: Rogue, Pathfinder, Armada, Kicks, Murano, ARIYA. Each model guide lists the current price range, powertrains and generations with Nissan and EPA sources.

How much is the Nissan Rogue?

For the 2027 model year the Rogue is priced from $29,690 to $43,490 MSRP (MSRP excl. $1,575 destination. Low = gas Rogue S FWD; high = Rogue Hybrid Platinum AWD. The gas Rogue tops out at $39,790 (Platinum). The 2026 Rogue Plug-in Hybrid is $45,990–$49,990.). The Rogue guide lists every trim with its dated Nissan MSRP.

Who makes Nissan cars?

Nissan traces its roots to the DAT car of 1914 and took the Nissan Motor name in 1934. Its cars reached the United States as Datsuns in 1958, the brand was phased out from 1981 in favor of Nissan, and US production began in Smyrna, Tennessee, in 1983. Later milestones include Infiniti, the LEAF, the GT-R and the Ariya.

What engines does Nissan use?

Nissan's best-known US engines are the VQ35DE and VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6s, the 400 hp VR30DDTT 3.0-liter twin-turbo in the Z, and the hand-assembled VR38DETT 3.8-liter twin-turbo that made up to 600 hp in the GT-R. Most mainstream Nissans pair their engines with the Xtronic CVT, sold in the US since 2003.

How do I check a Nissan for recalls?

Enter the 17-character VIN on NHTSA’s recall lookup or ask a Nissan dealer to run it. Recall repairs are free. CarWhere’s known-issues pages list recall campaign numbers by model and generation.

How do I find out what options my Nissan has?

Start with the paperwork that came with the car. If it is lost, a build sheet reconstructed from the VIN shows factory colors, options and packages where detailed build data exists, and the free VIN decoder shows basics such as engine, body and plant.

Sources

Each linked page lists its own detailed sources. The hub's figures come from these datasets and references.

  1. CarWhere Nissan model guides (12 models) — CarWhere
  2. CarWhere Nissan trim-levels dataset (142 trims) — CarWhere
  3. CarWhere Nissan known-issues dataset (200 issues) — CarWhere
  4. Nissan USA newsroom — pricing, specifications and model-year changes — Nissan North America, Inc.
  5. EPA fuel economy data — U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  6. Recalls Data (NHTSA recall campaigns) — U.S. Department of Transportation open data

Independent reference compiled by CarWhere — not affiliated with or endorsed by Nissan North America, Inc. or Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.. Nissan and the model names are trademarks of their owners.