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2015 Nissan Altima MPG

26–31 mpg combined across 2 EPA-rated versions. Best: Altima (FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 27 city / 37 hwy / 31 combined; lowest: Altima (3.5L 6-cyl, CVT) at 26.

Every version

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How it compares

• 2015 Midsize Cars: class average 25.4 mpg over 196 versions; best Altima +5.6 (#29).
• 2014: 31 mpg best (no change).
• 2016: 31 mpg best.
• Fuel cost spread: $2,150–$2,600 a year ($450 difference).
• 2026 model: 30 mpg best (−1).

Safety

955 owner complaints: Exterior Lighting 270, Air Bags 177, Power Train 161, Unknown Or Other 93. Crashes 46, fires 5, injuries 27.

Recent owner reports: Exterior Lighting

“The headlights are so dim we cannot see safely at night, we have had everything professionally cleaned and installed new super bright bulbs, it has made zero difference. Does someone really have to die for this to be taken seriously? There was a huge lawsuit apparently but we never heard about it and missed the window!”

“The headlights are dangerously dim. There has been a class action lawsuit for these specific makes and models for the reflectors in the headlights being damaged over time, resulting in the entire headlight assemblies needing replaced.”

“When driving at night, the low beam headlights were noticeably dim. The headlight bulbs were replaced and the lenses were cleaned on both headlights. This did not fix the issue. I have also adjusted the angle of them, and they’re still dim. My safety is at risk when I drive at night since I am almost completely unable to see the road using the low beams at night.”

Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.

Recalls

10 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).

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