How Long Do Nissan Altimas Last? (Miles & Years)
Nissan Altimas can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 37,435 used Altimas for sale in the US, 7.6% have passed 150,000 miles and 1.5% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 7.4% are past 200,000 miles and 1.3% past 250,000, at a median of 128,747 miles.
At the roughly 13,900 miles a year typical of 8-year-old Altimas on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 14 years.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 37,435 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Nissan Altima mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used Altimas | 37,435 | 51,230 | 7.6% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 6,144 | 128,747 | 31.2% | 7.4% | 1.3% |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Median miles by model year
| Model year | Age | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 yr | 35,319 | 8,785 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 52,896 | 4,400 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 46,466 | 2,896 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 66,631 | 1,449 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 81,471 | 1,191 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 95,654 | 1,427 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 100,568 | 1,291 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 111,102 | 984 |
Nissan Altima years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2015 (86 of 1,549 listed), 2013 (74 of 885 listed), 2014 (53 of 834 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 as years to avoid. The cleanest records belong to 2011, 2021, 2022 and 2023. See the full Nissan Altima years to avoid and the best Nissan Altima years.
Common problems on high-mileage Altimas
- Hood latch failure and unintended opening (2013–2018) — owner reports between 129,944 and 242,000 miles
- Hood latch failure and unintended opening (2013–2018) — owner reports between 129,944 and 242,000 miles
- Passenger airbag detection malfunction (2008–2022) — owner reports between 102,464 and 102,464 miles
- Passenger airbag detection malfunction (2008–2022) — owner reports between 102,464 and 102,464 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Nissan Altima model years: electrical system (1,008), equipment (835), power train (652).
Adjusted for how many were sold, the Nissan Altima logs 0.331 NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles (2015–2022 sales) — percentile 69 of 100 among the sedans in CarWhere's most reliable rankings (higher means fewer complaints per vehicle sold).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Nissan Altima last?
Nissan Altimas can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 37,435 used Altimas for sale in the US, 7.6% have passed 150,000 miles and 1.5% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 7.4% are past 200,000 miles and 1.3% past 250,000, at a median of 128,747 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 211,931 miles.
How many years does a Nissan Altima last?
At the roughly 13,900 miles a year typical of 8-year-old Altimas on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 14 years. 6,144 of the 37,435 Altimas listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 31.2% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Nissan Altima?
7.6% of used Altimas for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 31.2% among examples 10+ years old (median 128,747 miles). Fewer Altimas make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Nissan Altima years last the longest?
The 2015, 2013 and 2014 model years have the most Altimas still for sale past 200,000 miles (86, 74 and 53 listings respectively). Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 as years to avoid, with 2011, 2021, 2022 and 2023 showing the cleanest records.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage Altimas?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include hood latch failure and unintended opening (2013–2018), reported at 129,944–242,000 miles, hood latch failure and unintended opening (2013–2018), reported at 129,944–242,000 miles and passenger airbag detection malfunction (2008–2022), reported at 102,464–102,464 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are electrical system, equipment and power train.
What is the average mileage of a used Nissan Altima for sale?
The median used Nissan Altima for sale has 51,230 miles; one in ten has more than 139,657. Based on 37,435 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 37,435 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
- Listings counted for the Nissan Altima: Altima, Altima Sedan.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03