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Reliability Database
Nissan

Altima

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.4)
4 Generations
18 Engines Rated
17,502 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
13 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2002-2006 L31
8 engines
4,135 complaints 🔥 75 ☠ 2
3.5L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.4)
→
2007-2012 L32
6 engines
7,388 complaints 🔥 95 ☠ 10
3.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.3)
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2013-2018 L33
4 engines
5,469 complaints 🔥 32 ☠ 3
4.3L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (5.0)
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2019-2024 L34
0 engines
510 complaints 🔥 15 ☠ 1
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