Nissan Altima Coupe

20082013 · 21 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
24
Best
26

The Nissan Altima Coupe has been tested by the EPA across 21 different configurations spanning model years 2008 through 2013. Over this period, the Altima Coupe has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 24 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2013
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2012
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2012
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2011
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2011
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2010
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,300233226MPG
2010
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2009
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300233226MPG
2009
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,150192622MPG
2008
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2008
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300233226MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,150192622MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG

Historical Efficiency

2013
26
2012
26
2011
26
2010
26
2009
26
2008
26

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Altima Coupe) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Nissan Altima Coupe. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Nissan Nissan/Datsun Altima grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
2,777
Total Deaths
1,832

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
9.8%
Fire Occurrence
3.6%
Speeding Involved
16.9%
DUI Involved
18.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

74%
Front
16%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes293
Fatalities
200
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2022
Fatal Crashes303
Fatalities
208
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2021
Fatal Crashes335
Fatalities
253
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2020
Fatal Crashes287
Fatalities
211
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2019
Fatal Crashes294
Fatalities
202
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2018
Fatal Crashes270
Fatalities
149
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2017
Fatal Crashes278
Fatalities
174
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2016
Fatal Crashes259
Fatalities
145
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2015
Fatal Crashes262
Fatalities
164
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2014
Fatal Crashes196
Fatalities
126
Deaths/Crash
0.64

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2013
11
2012
3
2011
1
2010
1
2009
3
2008
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory