6 Nissan generations rated.
05-21
The Nissan Frontier 2nd Gen is one of the most reliable trucks ever sold in the US — body-on-frame simplicity, low costs, and a 4.0L V6 that regularly hits 200k miles.
07-12
The Nissan Altima 4th Gen is a roomy, fuel-efficient family sedan with low repair costs — as long as the CVT holds up.
13-18
The 5th gen Altima added good safety ratings but came with Nissan's CVT, a transmission with a documented pattern of juddering, overheating, and early failure that keeps this car off the recommended list unless prices are very low.
02-06
The L31 Altima is cheap to run but the QR25DE's early-production oil consumption issue is a real vetting risk. 02-04 engines need a compression check before purchase.
04-15
The Nissan Armada 1st Gen is a full-size V8 SUV with 9,000-lb tow capacity and 8-seat availability — a serious utility vehicle at a budget price.
05-15
The Nissan Xterra 2nd Gen is a no-frills body-on-frame 4x4 with real off-road capability — buy the right year and it will run for 200k miles.