Nissan Altima L33 (2013–2018)

Nissan Altima L33 (2013–2018) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Nissan Altima — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
L31 2002–2006 —
L32 2007–2012 —
L33 2013–2018 —
L34 2019–present 2023

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Altima

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Nissan 2.5L 4-cylinder 2002–2023 5 models 98
Nissan 3.5L V6 (VQ35) 2002–2015 7 models 37

About this generation

A redesigned Altima debuted at the 2012 New York International Auto Show for the 2013 model year and went on sale in the summer of 2012. The exterior design took cues from the Ellure Concept previewed in 2010. It continued to offer a base 4-cylinder engine with a 3.5-liter V6 as the range-topper. Specifications for the QR25DE 2.5-liter 16-valve DOHC inline-four engine are, while the VQ35DE 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 remains.

Nissan estimates the 2.5-liter fuel economy to be 27 city/38 hwy and the 3.5-liter V6 at 22 city/30 hwy thanks to its refined CVT that has been lightened by 8 lbs. Most of the major mechanical components of this generation Altima are carried. Much of the exterior styling seems to draw familiar traits from the Nissan Maxima. For the first time, a manual transmission is not available. Despite the larger size of the Altima compared to the previous model, the new Altima weighs about 120 pounds less.

The Altima continues to be the lightest midsize sedan in its class; this is mostly due to its efficient use of high-strength steel and aluminum in areas such as the trunk, hood, and roof. The front end shares the same new corporate grille as the 2012 Versa with more angular headlights than Versa's rounded ones. It draws many styling influences from "coke bottle styling", an appearance that was popular during the 1960s and 1970s, a return to an appearance Nissan used during that time.

In the US, Nissan offers the L33 Altima in five different trims; 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SV, 2.5 SL, and 3.5 SL. 3.5 S and 3.5 SV were discontinued for the 2015 model year. Alongside the L33 Altima sedan, the previous-generation L32 Altima coupe will continue on sale. The coupe will only be offered with the QR25DE 2.5-Liter four-cylinder rated at and of torque mated with a CVT. The 6-speed manual transmission is no longer available in the Altima Sedan due to slow sales.

The SL model, which was once an equipment package for the Altima 2.5 S, is now separate. Production started in late May 2012 and the car went on sale in June in the United States, and August of the same year in Canada. The Altima will also be on sale in various other markets (existing or new), particularly the Middle East where it replaces the fourth generation L32A models, and the Australian market for the first time, replacing the Nissan Maxima J32 (Teana).

The L33 Altima was discontinued in Australia and New Zealand on 5 April 2017, alongside the B17 Sylphy-based Pulsar sedan. The Nissan Altima Coupe was discontinued due to slow sales in 2013 after the 2013 model year, which means Nissan will only focus on the sedan model for the Altima while the hybrid and coupe are discontinued. The Advanced Drive-Assist Display was added in 2013. In 2015 for the 2016 model year, saw the return of the SR performance model in the US.

In Japan, China, and other Asian markets, the L33 Altima became the third-generation Teana. The third generation Nissan Teana was introduced to Japan as a rebadged version of the North American Altima. In Japan, the Teana is offered in 2.5L engine with three different trims; XV, XL and XE. It is available in most Asian countries since its introduction. In Thailand, the L33 Teana debuted in August 2013 where it was available with either a 2.0L engine with three variants, XE, XL, and XL Navi, or a 2.5L engine with two variants, XV and XV Navi.

Five years later, the L33 Teana in Thailand received the front end of the facelifted Altima. Variants was also streamlined down to just three: 2.0XL, 2.0XL Navi and 2.5XV Navi. In Malaysia, the L33 Teana was launched in June 2014 and it is available with either 2.0L or 2.5L engines. Three variants were available which were the 2.0XE, 2.0XL, and 2.5XV. In December 2016, two optional accessories packages became available: Nismo Aero Package and Nismo Performance Package.

The Nismo Aero Package added front bumper spoilers, rear bumper spoilers, side skirts, trunk lid spoiler, and exhaust finisher.

Source: Wikipedia — Nissan Altima — Fifth generation (L33; 2012), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 1,120 $8,994 75% 112,815 mi
2016 572 $9,890 83% 109,342 mi
2017 397 $10,995 92% 103,544 mi
2018 316 $11,970 100% 99,449 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2014 8 1,108 Exterior Lighting, Power Train, Air Bags
2015 10 941 Exterior Lighting, Air Bags, Power Train
2016 4 544 Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2017 3 381 Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other
2018 2 222 Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

For sale right now