Nissan Altima vs. Toyota RAV4 Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Nissan Altima or Toyota RAV4 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Nissan Altima and the Toyota RAV4 truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Nissan Altima and Toyota RAV4 reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Nissan Altima and the Toyota RAV4 were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Nissan Altima and the Toyota RAV4 have been recently.
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Nissan Altima Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Nissan Altima
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Nissan Altima Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Nissan Altima: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Minimal problems |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
my 2008 nissan altima has had a self starting issue. sometimes when locking the car doors with the remote the car will self start. this has happened at least 5 or six times in the last 5 months. when phoning nissan service they have indicated that this cant be happening. it is |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Car is approaching 60k and 5 years and still drives as new. Everything just continues to work. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I put it through much strenuous driving. Sharp corners, fast acceleration, drag-strip races etc. The car runs like new at 50,000kms. Nissan had to reset driver side window switch once (for free). Besides that, no problems what-so-ever. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My dad has had one for 6 years now with only the occasional light bulb going out as the only "repair" if you can call that a repair. I have had similar luck with my couple model also it is designed and put together in a superior fashion to the big three h |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Ive had the vehicle for 9 months and have put 13000 miles on it. Not 1 problem, I just keep up with the standard maintaince. And excellent reliability, I drive it 23 miles a day 1 way to work. And for durability no matter how hard I drive, it keep going. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
have owned Nissan before never any touble |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
From researching for a new car the Altima was at or near the top of most lists. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
My previous experience with owning 2 prior Nissans has been excellent with nothing other than very minor repairs required. I have driven the car over 15000 miles since last July with no repairs needed. Excellent warranty for the hybrid model also. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nissan has always been reliable for me, from the very first altima i owned which was a 2002 2.5s which was still going strong before i traded it in at a little over 94,000 miles to my current 3.5SE which currently has over 153,000 miles. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Nissan Altima: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
To early to tell, but so far so good. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
the vehicle has a self starting issue. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
RUST, go to any scrap yard and you will see the proof. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Past issues with engines concern me going forward |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
A lot of little quirks with the car. You do tend to have to visit the dealership a bit during the beginning. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota RAV4 Reliability and Durability
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