Pick a Nissan Model
Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Nissan-wide stats: Nissan reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Nissan F-150 might be solid while the NissanFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Nissan Models (29)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Nissan Rogue Sport
(2017–2022) high severity516 complaintsCrash rate: 9.3%Severity: 4462
2
Nissan 300zx
(1983–1996) high severity386 complaintsCrash rate: 4.4%Severity: 4363
3
Nissan Versa Note
(2014–2019) high severity395 complaintsCrash rate: 9.4%Severity: 2786
4
Nissan Quest
(1991–2017) high severity2,916 complaintsCrash rate: 4.2%Severity: 2759
5
Nissan Altima Hybrid
(2007–2011) high severity166 complaintsCrash rate: 8.4%Severity: 2062
6
Nissan Xterra
(2000–2015) high severity4,192 complaintsCrash rate: 4.1%Severity: 1743
7
Nissan Cube
(2009–2014) high severity296 complaintsCrash rate: 3.7%Severity: 758
8
Nissan Maxima
(1982–2023) high severity8,839 complaintsCrash rate: 5.3%Severity: 699
9
Nissan 350z
(2003–2009) high severity815 complaintsCrash rate: 5.2%Severity: 544
10
Nissan Pathfinder
(1986–2026) high severity10,167 complaintsCrash rate: 4.1%Severity: 261
11
Nissan Versa
(2007–2025) high severity4,480 complaintsCrash rate: 9.2%Severity: 240
12
Nissan Altima
(1993–2025) high severity20,090 complaintsCrash rate: 6.2%Severity: 232
13
Nissan Titan
(2004–2024) high severity4,416 complaintsCrash rate: 3.8%Severity: 211
14
Nissan Leaf
(2010–2025) high severity1,387 complaintsCrash rate: 7.9%Severity: 200
15
Nissan Sentra
(1982–2026) high severity8,183 complaintsCrash rate: 10.5%Severity: 197
16
Nissan Nv3500
(2012–2020)52 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 169
17
Nissan Murano
(2003–2026)7,429 complaintsCrash rate: 2.7%Severity: 166
18
Nissan Juke
(2011–2017)647 complaintsCrash rate: 5.3%Severity: 159
19
Nissan Nv2500
(2012–2017) high severity23 complaintsCrash rate: 21.7%Severity: 149
20
Nissan Armada
(2004–2026)2,494 complaintsCrash rate: 4.6%Severity: 136
21
Nissan 370z
(2009–2019)499 complaintsCrash rate: 1.2%Severity: 112
22
Nissan Frontier
(1998–2026)4,448 complaintsCrash rate: 4.9%Severity: 107
23
Nissan Rogue
(1999–2026)9,841 complaintsCrash rate: 5.3%Severity: 66
24
Nissan Gt-R
(2009–2017)42 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 44
25
Nissan Nv200
(2013–2021)93 complaintsCrash rate: 6.5%Severity: 34
26
Nissan Ariya
(2023–2025)83 complaintsCrash rate: 7.2%Severity: 32
27
Nissan Kicks
(2018–2026)810 complaintsCrash rate: 5.3%Severity: 27
28
Nissan Nv
(2012–2021)48 complaintsCrash rate: 4.2%Severity: 17
29
Nissan Z
(2023–2024)5 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 5
Found a Nissan you like?
Pick your model above, then check the VIN.
NHTSA data tells you which models & years to avoid. The VIN tells you if this specific car has hidden accidents, title issues, or odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
Most Common Nissan Problems
Components most reported across all Nissan models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 12,485 | 1.6% |
| ENGINE | 7,099 | 2.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6,786 | 2.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 6,486 | 19.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6,182 | 3.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3,775 | 12.3% |
| STEERING | 3,559 | 6.3% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3,143 | 1.2% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3,070 | 11.4% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2,659 | 1.7% |
Looking for accident history? See Nissan accident & safety statistics from our 16M+ vehicle history database.
Buying a Nissan?
Check the specific VIN for hidden accidents, title issues, and full vehicle history — just $4.99.
Check VIN Free