Nissan Maintenance Costs by Model
3 models tracked · Brand average $847/yr · ACI model estimates
Nissan vehicles cost an average of $847 a year to maintain across the 3 models tracked by AutoCostIndex, ranging from the Altima at $818 to the Frontier at $863. Figures are modeled estimates at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop labor, covering scheduled maintenance and expected repairs but not fuel, insurance, or depreciation.
Known for inexpensive routine service and parts. Worth watching: CVT reliability on 2016–2020 models — budget for fluid services. Every Nissan we track, ranked cheapest-first by average annual maintenance cost.
| Model | Avg annual | 10-yr total | Overall rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | $818 | $8,180 | #27 of 52 |
| Nissan Rogue | $859 | $8,590 | #36 of 52 |
| Nissan Frontier | $863 | $8,630 | #37 of 52 |
About these figures
Averages cover vehicle ages 1–10 at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop pricing, from the ACI maintenance model. Open any model page for the cost-by-age curve, common service pricing, and a calculator that adapts the numbers to your driving. Full detail on the methodology page.