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Nissan Altima Maintenance Costs

A Nissan Altima will cost about $5,561 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.

This beats the industry average for popular sedan models by $1,535. There is also a 16.43% chance that an Altima will require a major repair during that time. This is 5.07% better than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.

Probability of a Major Vehicle Repair (%)
Est Annual Maintenance/Repair Costs ($)
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Nissan Altima Maintenance Costs

Year Major Repair Probability Annual Costs
1 1.69% $196
2 2.81% $228
3 3.15% $279
4 5.57% $360
5 7.98% $428
6 8.98% $534
7 9.68% $750
8 12.52% $836
9 13.83% $916
10 16.43% $1,034
11 25.45% $1,050
12 31.66% $1,177

Nissan Altima Maintenance Schedule

Mileage Recommended Maintenance
7,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
15,000 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
22,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
30,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
37,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
45,000 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
52,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
60,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
67,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
75,000 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
82,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
90,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
97,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
105,000 Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Spark Plugs Replacement
112,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
120,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
127,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
135,000 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
142,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
150,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter

What About Nissan Altima Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Nissan Altima is about $1,972 per year. This adds up to around $9,860 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Nissan Altima. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

Nissan Altima Maintenance Rankings

Maintenance Rankings

We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Maintenance. See where the Nissan Altima ranks for Maintenance compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Altima stacks up in our rankings for Depreciation, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Maintenance Rankings

Other Nissan Altima Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on maintenance costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Nissan Altima costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses: