Nissan Altima L34 (2019–present)

Nissan Altima L34 (2019–present) — 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

The sixth-generation Altima debuted at the 2018 New York International Auto Show in March for the North American market, and in December 2018 for the Chinese market. Its design was previously previewed by the Nissan Vmotion 2.0 Concept, which was first showcased at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in January. The sixth-generation Altima is available with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated direct-injected four-cylinder engine, with available all-wheel drive, or a 2.0-liter variable compression turbocharged four-cylinder engine (available for SR and Platinum models) that replaces the V6 powertrain in the previous generation.

It is the world's first production-ready variable compression turbo engine. All engines are mated to a continuous variable transmission. The sixth generation Altima is equipped with Pro-Pilot Assist, Nissan Intelligent Around View Monitor, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection System and Intelligent Lane Intervention. The car arrived at dealerships in the US in October 2018 and in Mexican Nissan dealerships in May 2019.

In the US, the Altima is offered in five trim levels: S, SR, SV, SL, and Platinum. The base engine is available with all-wheel drive, the first for an Altima. An Edition One Special Edition model was offered exclusively to buyers who chose to pre-order their all-new Altima. It began production in Nissan's Smyrna plant on August 24, 2018, and in Canton, Mississippi, on September 27, 2018. In China, the L34 generation was originally launched as the Altima in December 2018 while retaining the original Chinese name of the Teana, Tianlai () when advertising.

The refreshed Altima was introduced on June 9, 2022, for the 2023 model year in the North American market. It features a redesigned front fascia with new standard LED headlights and the manufacturer's new logo. The Platinum trim was discontinued along with some of its features, such as the driver's seat memory. The Altima now features a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen in SL and SR VC-Turbo (optional in SV), replacing the previous 8-inch one and adding wireless Apple CarPlay (Android Auto still requires a wired connection).

Available options include a wireless charger and a Wi-Fi hotspot. New standard safety equipment includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and high-beam assist. The 2.0-liter variable compression engine was discontinued after the 2024 model year, leaving the 2.5-liter the sole remaining engine option in North America.

In 2023, reports initially emerged that Nissan would discontinue the Altima after the 2025 model year, along with the Versa in North America. Production was expected to end for the 2025 model year with the introduction of a new unnamed electric sedan for 2026. However, in December of 2025, Nissan revealed pricing and details for the 2026 Altima, although only for the United States and discontinuing the car in Canada.

For 2026, the S and SL trims were dropped, leaving only the SV and SR trims, all wheel drive was also retained as an option. In China, the Altima received a refreshed exterior design and interior in the 2022 facelift, launched in August 2022. NY Daily News gave a 161/190 points score and an overall rating of 8.5 points to the vehicle; saying that "The new Altima is better looking, better equipped, more technologically advanced, and more enjoyable to drive".

On December 13, 2023, the NHTSA opened an investigation into customer complaints of engine failure in the Nissan's KR15DDT and KR20DDET engines, the latter available as an option on the L34 Altima. The complaints allege engine failure, loss of motive power, engine knock, or noise and/or metal chunks and shavings being found in the oil pan of vehicles with these engines. The cause appears to be seizures and damages to the main bearings and L-links.

Source: Wikipedia — Nissan Altima — Sixth generation (L34; 2018), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2019 942 $14,926 49% 89,921 mi
2020 1,246 $15,510 51% 84,220 mi
2021 1,149 $17,084 56% 67,353 mi
2022 1,952 $18,595 61% 56,360 mi
2023 4,141 $19,474 64% 47,889 mi
2024 6,532 $19,197 63% 48,674 mi
2025 7,992 $19,880 65% 21,098 mi
2026 1,157 $29,756 98% 18 mi
2027 6 $30,490 100% 1 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2019 7 221 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine
2020 6 172 Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2021 2 64 Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Service Brakes
2022 0 20 Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2023 0 28 Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2024 1 39 Unknown Or Other, Steering, Forward Collision Avoidance
2025 1 6 Power Train, Electrical System, Wheels
2026 0 0 —

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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