Nissan Altima NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Nissan Altima an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2026):
NHTSA rates the Nissan Altima at 5 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 5 ★ rollover.
Nissan Altima Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 1 | 40 |
| 2024 | 2024 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 1 | 40 |
| 2023 | 2023 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 0 | 29 |
| 2023 | 2023 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 0 | 29 |
| 2022 | 2022 Nissan Altima 4DR AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 0 | 20 |
| 2022 | 2022 Nissan Altima 4DR FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 0 | 20 |
| 2021 | 2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 2 | 69 |
| 2021 | 2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 2 | 69 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Nissan Altima Safety FAQ
Is the Nissan Altima a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Nissan Altima an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Nissan Altima?
The Nissan Altima scores 5 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 9.2%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Nissan Altima have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Nissan Altima as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.