Trim Report

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE2021

Includes:ALTIMA|3.5 SE
$1,295
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34
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

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2021 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Pricing

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Only 34 available nationwide.

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Where to Find Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Location data for all 2021 Nissan Altima trims combined

37States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

Nissan Altima Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Nissan Altima trims

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 56 complaints, the 2021 Nissan Altima rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
56
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
21V1380002021-04-03
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.

A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Nissan Altima's biggest weak point? SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. It leads 56 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance8
02Electrical System7
03Forward Collision Avoidance5
04Unknown Or Other3
05Engine3
56 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Nissan Altima Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Nissan Altima trims

29–32mpg combined
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25-28city
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34-39hwy
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$1,350-$1,500/yr

Fuel economy for the 2021 Nissan Altima ranges from 29 to 32 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Altima - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
32mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city39 hwy~$1,350/yr7/10 Clean
Altima SR - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
31mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city37 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Altima SV/SL - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
31mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city37 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Altima AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
29mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
26 city35 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Altima AWD SR/Platinum - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
29mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Altima SR/Platinum - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
29mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

3.5 SE Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2021 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

How does the 3.5 SE compare to other Nissan Altima trims?

with 34 listings tracked, the 3.5 SE sits in a specific spot in the 2021 Nissan Altima lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2021 Nissan Altima page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE?

Budget for standard 3.5 SE maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2021 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Nissan Altima 3.5 SE?

The best model year for the Nissan Altima 3.5 SE comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Nissan Altima overview.

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