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Nissan Altima and Mini Hardtop Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 29500 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro).2015		 Mini Hardtop Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 29500 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro).
30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 29500 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.2014		 Mini Hardtop Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 29500 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.
32 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 50100 miles driven2013 Mini Hardtop Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 50100 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2013		 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 62900 miles driven2011 Mini Hardtop Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 62900 miles driven
31 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 95100 miles driven2010 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  31 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 95100 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 miles driven2008 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 miles driven

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Nissan Altima vs. Mini Hardtop Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Nissan Altima and Mini Hardtop reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Nissan Altimas and Mini Hardtops with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Nissan Altimas and Mini Hardtops that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Nissan Altima and Mini Hardtop lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Nissan Altima and Mini Hardtop have been recently.

To see how frequently Nissan Altima and Mini Hardtop problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD		 This is a great car, very comfortable to drive, great on the highway. Fuel econoby SUPERB! see full Nissan Altima review
2013 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 We have owned 4 Maximas in the past, and were considering another, when we took a drive in this car. If you're a Maxima fan, don't drive this one or you'll take it home! see full Nissan Altima review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Nissan has an outstanding reputation for longevity and great performance. My next car will be a Maxima. I look forward to driving the 4 door sports car. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 I have always heard good things from other Altima and Nissan owners. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Voted at or near the top in customer satisfaction. Have owned numerous Nissan vehicles and have nothing but great things to say about them. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Dependable,reliable,comfortable see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 In Kuwait Nissan has a very good image. Resale value is really good see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 Having owned a bullet-proof Maxima for 7 years, I am looking forward to more of the same from the Altima. So far, so good. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Japaneese Quality see full Nissan Altima review
Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD		 Nissan frequently uses cheap parts and don't really want to stand by their products. They used to make good reliable cars, but not so much anymore. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Well respected. see full Nissan Altima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mini Hardtop

Mini Hardtop Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 BMW now builds the Cooper and the car is a very well loved machine by everybody I talk to at anyplace I stop. People come up to me and ask about it all of the time. The quality is perfect and my dealer is great. It seams "EVERYBODY LIKES MINI COOPERS" see full Mini Hardtop review