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More than half of the 2016 Nissan Rogue’s consumer complaints registered with the NHTSA are for CVT gearbox issues, faulty heater systems, and engine stalling. Plus, the compact SUV’s six...

Early years of Rogue production were water-logged with transmission issues that usually meant a death knell for the original drivetrain at around 150,000 miles. Fortunately, newer models’ improvements...

Though not quite on par with Toyota and Honda compacts for overall longevity, the Sentra remains one of the most dependable compacts on the road today, breezing past the industry-average life...

A bad year for the Altima with engine problems and rust shortening the lifespan to only 200,000 miles. Prices are more expensive than rivals at $4,037 to $6,274. [article-navigation] Overview [1]...

The Nissan Rogue’s repeating airbag and engine problems define worst years for the 2014 to 2016 models. But things took a turn in 2017, which was one of its best years, when the SUV was named a...

2022 Nissan Versa selected for second time as the subcompact car representing the best combination of long-term value and excellent ownership experience. Key Points The 2022 Nissan Versa offers the...

A bad year for the Altima, with used prices in the average range from $6,586 to $9,311. A lot of complaints from owners with frequent electrical, steering, and transmission problems. The life...

Average priced, ranging from $5,863 to $8,417, the 2009 Nissan Altima is a bad year with more complaints than other midsize cars. Transmission and steering problems give the Altima long-term...

Across the 2019 Nissan Rogue lineup is a 2.5L four-cylinder and a 2.0L inline-four with hybrid technology. Both engine options offer reliable power and 30-plus mpg fuel economy numbers. Key Points The...

2015 Nissan Sentra has three recalls and over 230 consumer complaints regarding powertrain, speed control, and airbag problems. Plus, drivers report issues with the CVT hesitating or failing...

The 2015 Nissan Sentra is a fuel-efficient and affordable daily driver. Its sole four-cylinder engine option across all five trim levels serves its purpose and then some with fuel economy ratings...

The 2013 Nissan Altima is a midsize car offered as a coupe or sedan and has a price range of $10,047 to $13,495. Numerous mechanical and quality problems make the Altima a car buyers should avoid....

All four 2015 Nissan Sentra trim levels are powered by a 1.8L four-cylinder engine. The feature-packed SL offers the best value, and special packages like the FE+ are ideal for those seeking maximum...

The 2013 Nissan Rogue is a compact SUV with a price range of $8,756 to $12,134. Expensive mechanical problems make the Rogue an SUV buyers should avoid. [article-navigation] Overview [1] Problems [2]...

The 2008 Nissan Altima is a midsize car available as a coupe or sedan with a price range of $5,552 to $7,788. A higher purchase price paired with transmission problems makes the Altima a car buyers...

The 2014 Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan with a price range of $11,929 to $16,938. A lot of complaints from owners and expensive transmission failures make the Altima a car buyers should avoid....

Responsive and smooth handling is the most impressive feature of the 2013 Nissan Altima. Although the inline-four engine often gets louder than it should, it does the job pretty well. However, the...

There’s not much negative that can be said of the Nissan Rogue, especially since it’s one of the most dependable SUVs on the market, with high marks from both the NHTSA and the IIHS. But...

2014 Nissan Altima trims range from basic to luxury-lite, from daily-driver to sporty. With a spread of less than $3,000 between base and fully loaded, opting for a model with a few more amenities...

The 2012 Nissan Altima is a midsize car offered as both a coupe and sedan with a price range of $8,093 to $11,932. Questionable long term reliability and obsolete technology are reasons to avoid the...

Nissan’s 2013 Rogue SUV provides ample interior room and seating for five, with reasonable technology available on the highest trim level. With a minimal price spread between an entry-level...

The Nissan Rogue was built around simplicity and is usually offered in just a few trims with a single-engine option. The 2014 Rogue is no different, sharing its lightweight 2.5L engine with the Sentra...

In addition to some minor changes in standard equipment, the 2015 Altima received more convenience and safety features on select trims. Nissan also improved the fuel economy of V6-equipped Altima...

Along with many other vehicles in the market, Nissan’s 2014 Altima was hit with Takata airbag recalls. Other problems led to recalls on hood latches, too, that could open at speed. Plus, owners...

The 2015 Nissan Rogue is offered with just one engine option: a sluggish 2.5L four-cylinder lacking in performance. Combined with its CVT issues, this powertrain makes the 2015 model one likely worth...

With its sole 1.8L inline-four engine, the Nissan’s 2013 Sentra is not the most exciting compact sedan, but it does put up some impressive fuel economy figures, delivering as much as 39 mpg at...

Offered in three trim levels with one engine across the range, and available with 2WD and AWD, the 2015 Nissan Rogue has a variant to suit almost all tastes and budgets. However, many of the features...

Nissan’s 2014 Rogue offers seating for up to seven, AWD, and a wide range of exclusive packages. Every trim level has quality standard equipment, but upper trims add high-tech comfort like a power...

The 2014 Nissan Altima is in that mid-size middle ground. Not as powerful as a full-size, and not as nimble as a compact. But if you go with the V6, you may find that there’s a surprising bit of...

The 2016 Nissan Altima doesn’t look too bad on paper, with just four recalls and a moderate number of registered complaints. Dig deeper, though, and you’ll notice several issues are pretty...

2015 Nissan Rogue’s issues aren’t incredibly common, with just 322 complaints and seven recalls on record with the NHTSA. But the problems can be quite severe, including major transmission...

A nimble, lightweight, efficient crossover SUV, the 2011 Nissan Rogue may have you rethinking what can be accomplished with an inline-four. A solid daily driver for those who spend more time out in...

2016 Nissan Rogue has one engine available across the range. Unfortunately, its vibration and stalling problems, combined with Nissan’s infamous CVTs, mean you may need to look elsewhere in the...

The 2014 Nissan Rogue is a redesigned compact SUV with a price range of $12,834 to $17,528. While more affordable than other SUVs, expensive gearbox problems make it one shoppers should avoid....

The 2016 Nissan Rogue features three trim levels and the availability of either FWD or AWD. The Rogue was also the only vehicle in its segment offered with an optional third row of seating, making it...

You can’t really go wrong with any of the 2011 Sentra trims, although some have sparse features. The SL and SE-R Spec V are the best options that give you all the basics at a reasonable price...

The 2016 Nissan Altima comes in a wide range of models, from the basic 2.5 to the top-of-the-line 3.5 SL. Out of seven trims, the 2.5 SR, 3.5 SR, and 3.5 SL make the other four look kind of pointless....

The 2014 Nissan Sentra is a compact car with a price range of $7,436 to $12,106. It’s more affordable than other options, but has serious mechanical problems, making it one shoppers should avoid....

Affordable midsize car is generally known to be among Nissan’s more reliable vehicles. But as the 2011 Altima continues to age, its CVT becomes more problematic. Also, a variety of other minor...

The 2016 Nissan Rogue is a compact SUV with a price range of $16,875 to $20,964. It’s more affordable than other compact SUVs, but costly Nissan transmission issues are still common....

The 2016 Nissan Altima is a midsize car with a price range of $15,715 to $21,657. It’s an affordable sedan, but expensive mechanical problems make it a bad choice for long-term ownership....

The Nissan Rogue has three recalls and two investigations over moderate to dangerous safety issues like unreliable airbags and bad braking system. There’s also over 300 registered complaints,...

The 2016 Nissan Sentra is available with a price range of $10,931 to $16,884. It’s very affordable for its class with a low cost of ownership, making it a good value for buyers looking for a daily...

The 2017 Nissan Altima has only three recalls, but they’re potentially dangerous. Two concern the possibility of a door opening while driving, and the other addresses a hood that may fly open....

The 2011 Nissan Altima is a midsize car with a price range of $7,537 to $10,782. It’s more affordable than other cars in its class, but expensive transmission problems make it a poor value for...

The 2011 Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan available used from $5,617 to $8,518. It offers a more nimble driving experience than its competitors, but sacrifices some comfort in the pursuit of...

The Rogue is one of Nissan’s consistently best-selling vehicles, and the 2018 model is certainly a dependable compact SUV. But problems like faulty forward collision avoidance, a backup camera...

Nissan’s Altima is a comfortable, low-cost midsize sedan, but problematic years have surfaced and include issues with premature rusting, airbags that may fail, or doors and hoods inadvertently...

The 2017 Nissan Altima is one of the most affordable cars on the market, known to be efficient, safe, and roomy. If you can get past the underwhelming steering and basic interior, it’s a...

The 2015 Nissan Rogue is available used from $12,971 to $16,072. It is a good compact SUV with a reliable engine and above-average safety technology for the price. [article-navigation] Overview [1]...