Model year guide

2018 Nissan Altima

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Nissan Altima is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 69 on record.

2018 Nissan Altima — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Nissan Altima at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints222
Combined29 mpg
Typical price$16,043

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2018 Nissan Altima recalls 2

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #20V315000 · 28/05/2020

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owner’s Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner n…

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #19V654000 · 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and displ…

Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-620…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2018 Nissan Altima common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 222 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2018 Nissan Altima MPG & running costs

Combined29 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway35 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,175

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2018 Nissan Altima worth?

Low
$12,991
Typical price
$16,043
High
$18,997

From 50 comparable 2018 Nissan Altima listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Nissan Altima costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,875
Depreciation (5 yrs)$2,850
Total$13,725
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($16,043) with the same model 5 model-years older ($13,211), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Nissan Altima trims & engines on record

Trims
2.5 S · 2.5 SV · 2.5 SR
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl

2018 Nissan Altima vehicles on record

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Other Nissan Altima model years

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2018 Nissan Altima — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Altima have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Altima?

Based on 222 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, power train, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Altima get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Altima at about 29 mpg combined (25 city / 35 highway).

How much is a 2018 Nissan Altima worth?

Comparable 2018 Nissan Altima listings run roughly $12,991–$18,997, typically around $16,043 (from 50 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.