2024 Nissan Altima
2024 Nissan Altima — The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car manufactured by Nissan since 1992.
Trim: SV
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 Nissan Altima snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Nissan Altima typically asks about $19,200 versus a $27,440 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Nissan Altima has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Steering) and 40 owner complaints. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$19,200
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$27,440
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
40
Top: Unknown Or Other
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 Altima?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 40 owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Altima. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Steering
2023-12-21
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
Campaign 23V882000
Owner complaints
40 complaints · 7 crash-related · 1 fire-related · 6 injuries reported. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other7
- Steering5
- Back Over Prevention3
- Electrical System3
- Power Train3
- Service Brakes3
- Structure3
- Air Bags2
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2024 Nissan Altima SR -- Is THIS a Better Buy than Accord Sport?? ($27,900)
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How much does a used 2024 Altima cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $19,200 in typical used asking against a $27,440 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $27,440
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $19,200
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$8,240 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 Altima?
The 2024 Nissan Altima sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 Nissan Altima continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car manufactured by Nissan since 1992. It is an offshoot of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1955. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 5/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 192.9 in, width 72.8 in, height 57.1 in, and wheelbase 111.4 in, with curb weight around 3434.8 lb. Rated configurations include: 2024 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD; 2024 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 5/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 111.4 in
- Curb weight about 3434.8 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 188 hp, 31 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
188 hp
Combined MPG
31 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (31 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,355
5-year energy
$6,774
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 31 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 192.9 in
- Width
- 72.8 in
- Height
- 57.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 111.4 in
- Curb weight
- 3434.8 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 27
- Highway MPG
- 38
- Combined MPG
- 31
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 5 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SV | SR VC-Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 248 hp |
| Combined MPG | 31 | 28 |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 | 2.0L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD / AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | — | — | 31 | FWD | |
| 248 | — | — | 28 | FWD / AWD |