Whereas many could like Nissan merchandise, the corporate has a checkered previous in the case of reliability. Most of this stems from issues concerning the model’s love for the Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT), and the truth that many homeowners have had points with it over the previous 15 years. Whereas anybody’s transmission grading should not be taken evenly, it is necessary to know that the experiences of the few could not symbolize the experiences of the numerous, and in accordance with most metrics, Nissan is common to above common in the case of reliability.
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Sadly, not all fashions are created equal, and we needed to make your subsequent journey to the supplier simpler, so we have compiled all of the Nissan vans and vehicles at the moment on sale in 2024 into an inventory and ranked them when it comes to reliability in accordance with their J.D. Energy High quality and Reliability score. This implies not one of the upcoming 2025 fashions have been included, and fashions which can be bowing out on the finish of the yr are nonetheless being factored in. The result’s probably the most complete Nissan reliability checklist we might devise, although the winner could not shock you.
The info on this checklist has been compiled from quite a lot of respected sources, together with J.D. Energy’s High quality & Reliability score, NHTSA recollects and complaints, and manufacturer-supplied gross sales figures. New autos could also be ranked decrease on this checklist by advantage of not having a High quality & Reliability rating. Recall, criticism, and gross sales determine knowledge are correct as of the date of publication however are topic to vary.
8 Nissan Leaf
J.D. Energy High quality and Reliability Ranking: 73 Variety of Remembers: 6 NHTSA Complaints per 1,000 Autos: 1.97
Coming in ultimately place on the checklist is the Nissan Leaf, which in all probability is no surprise to most individuals. This is not as a result of the Leaf is a foul automotive. It affords respectable vary and has a low beginning worth regardless of being a lot older than most rivals. No, the actual problem is that it was a check mattress for Nissan’s EV expertise for years, and the corporate has fairly a number of kinks to work out with it earlier than it might transfer its assets to its latest crop of hybrid and EV autos.
7 Nissan Titan/Titan XD
J.D. Energy High quality and Reliability Ranking: 77 Variety of Remembers: 7 NHTSA Complaints per 1,000 Autos: 1.31
The Titan’s story is an unlucky one, as a result of regardless of at all times taking part in second fiddle to its US and residential nation rivals, it is actually not that dangerous of a car, simply not adequate. Nissan actually tried giving it an opportunity, with two generations, and a few attention-grabbing engine choices alongside the way in which, just like the Cummins Diesel on the XD, but it surely by no means resonated with prospects the way in which the Frontier did. The Titan will quickly be gone, but it surely will not be forgotten (till all of the stock sells a minimum of.)
6 Nissan Sentra
J.D. Energy High quality and Reliability Ranking: 81 Variety of Remembers: 4 NHTSA Complaints per 1,000 Autos: 1.17
The world is in critical want of extra inexpensive transportation, and to Nissan’s credit score, that is one space it kicks some butt. The Sentra is a wonderful instance of a protected, comfy, and low-cost technique of getting round that can serve 90% of drivers simply advantageous. Is it going to get your blood pumping? With 149 horsepower and a CVT below the hood, we expect not, however it’s going to get nice fuel mileage and play the latest Taylor Swift album with out breaking a sweat, so does it actually matter?
5 Nissan Altima
J.D. Energy High quality and Reliability Ranking: 81 Variety of Remembers: 6 NHTSA Complaints per 1,000 Autos: 0.42
Have you ever ever puzzled why the Nissan Altima has develop into a kind of joke in recent times? It is as a result of, for higher or worse, the automotive is fairly competent, and a strong deal, so Nissan simply sells a ton of them. The corporate sells effectively over 100,000 of the fashions within the US yearly, and the quantity was a lot larger earlier than crossovers actually took over. The most recent technology is engaging, and the accessible turbocharged engine offers it sufficient energy to encourage confidence. There’s loads to love. Simply ensure you Altima responsibly.
4 Nissan Versa
J.D. Energy High quality and Reliability Ranking: 82 Variety of Remembers: 4 NHTSA Complaints per 1,000 Autos: 0.75
The Nissan Versa frustrates us. Not as a result of it is a dangerous car, we truly discovered it to be a superb cut price, however as a result of the corporate is reportedly axing it within the subsequent yr or in order it focuses extra on electrification (and probably income.) It is a travesty, as a result of with it gone and the Mitsubishi Mirage additionally on the way in which out, there shall be no sedan on the market within the US with a sub-$20,000 price ticket. It is a downside for those who ask us, and hopefully, Nissan involves its senses.
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3 Nissan Frontier
J.D. Energy High quality and Reliability Ranking: 83 Variety of Remembers: 2 NHTSA Complaints per 1,000 Autos: 0.50
There’s loads to love concerning the Nissan Frontier. First, protecting with the custom of Frontier vans, it has an old-school really feel that almost all of its rivals simply haven’t got anymore. A giant a part of that is its powertrain, which continues to be a naturally aspirated V6. This tried and true unit boasts a wholesome 310 horsepower, and its simplicity helps with reliability. In any other case, the truck simply seems to be plain good from the outside and looks as if the right pickup for somebody wanting one thing totally different from the same old suspects.
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2 Nissan Z
J.D. Energy High quality and Reliability Ranking: 85 Variety of Remembers: 1 NHTSA Complaints per 1,000 Autos: 0
The Nissan Z is previous and new on the identical time, which is why it is sensible it could fee so extremely on this checklist. Although its bones return a long time, the corporate has performed an unimaginable job of creating the car really feel new, with no need to reinvent the wheel. Reliability is up due to it, however on the identical time, as a result of it is so new complaints have not had time to construct up. It is spectacular, and we sit up for seeing if Nissan can sustain the nice work for longer.
1 Nissan GT-R
J.D. Energy High quality and Reliability Ranking: 91 Variety of Remembers: 3 NHTSA Complaints per 1,000 Autos: 1.38
We’re unsure whether or not the winner is a shock or not, however like we mentioned with the Z earlier than, age definitely helps in the case of reliability. Godzilla has been an indicator of the sports activities automotive scene for what looks like a lifetime now, and it is not possible to disregard the affect it is had on automotive tradition and Nissan in that interval. When all else failed, you could possibly at all times look to the GT-R to know Nissan had its head in the correct place, however with the monster’s tenure lastly coming to an finish, hopefully, the successor can stay as much as its status.
Sources:
J.D. Energy’s High quality & Reliability Scores
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NHTSA