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2023 Nissan Altima

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Altima.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2023 Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan powered by a gasoline engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy of 27 city, 38 highway, and 31 combined mpg while circulating 5.13 quarts of 5W-30 oil through its sump. With zero recalls and just 29 total owner complaints — a mere sliver of the 2,304 logged in the model's worst year of 2013 — the 2023 sits comfortably on the low, stable end of the Altima's complaint arc that spans 1993 through 2025. The only notable cluster of issues centers on the electrical system, the top complaint area for this model year, but the modest overall volume signals a well-sorted vehicle that has clearly moved past the platform's trouble years.

Model year20252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.13 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/38/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1520865F1E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size235/40R19 92VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F1E
Engine air filter165466CA0A alt 165466CB0A
Spark plug224016LD1C alt 224015NA1C
Front wiper blades288906CA1A alt 288906CA2A
Serpentine belt117209HF0A alt 117206CA0B
Thermostat21200ED00A alt 21049ED00B
Cabin air filterH72776CA1J

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3435 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 38 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Altima of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2023 SR
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023SR 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.80 sec248 hpFWD
2023SL AWD 2.5L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec182 hpAWD
2024SL AWD 2.5L I-47.60 sec15.90 sec182 hpAWD
2021SR VC-Turbo 2.0L Turbo I-45.80 sec14.30 sec248 hpFWD
2025SR AWD 2.5L I-47.60 sec15.90 sec182 hpAWD
2020SR 2.5L I-47.40 sec15.80 sec182 hpAWD
2019Platinum VC-Turbo Edition One 2.0L Turbo I-45.90 sec14.50 sec248 hpFWD
2019Platinum VC-Turbo Edition One 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.60 sec248 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.13 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Coolant Capacity2.25 Gallons
Engine Coolant Capacity2.13 Gallons
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity5.13 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity5.38 qt
Windshield Washer Fluid Capacity1 Gallon oz

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 10,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 11,250 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for the Nissan Altima illustrates a dramatic downward arc in complaint volume from a generation peak of 2,304 complaints in 2013 to historic lows in the early 2020s. Within this trajectory, the 2023 model year sits securely at the nadir of this trend, recording just 29 complaints, zero recalls, and zero investigations, closely mirroring the preceding 2022 model year's 20 complaints. For the 2023 Altima, the primary areas of concern are the Electrical System with 6 complaints and the Engine with 4 complaints, though the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. The subsequent 2024 model year sees a minor uptick to 40 complaints and one recall, reinforcing that the 2023 model represents a stable low point in the vehicle's lifecycle. Given its minimal federal complaint volume, absence of recalls, and position at the very bottom of the generation's reliability curve, the 2023 Altima is an excellent used vehicle purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
59
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
29
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 29 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System6
Engine4
Unknown Or Other3
Visibility/Wiper2
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 59 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…
NTB19-071D2024-09-19Air BagsDTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Altima take?

5.13 qt of Genuine NISSAN Ester 5W-30 SN or Equivalent. If the former in unavailable Synthetic 5W-30 GF-5 SN may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Altima have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Altima get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 38 highway / 31 combined mpg.