How reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Nissan Almera passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Below average reliability
Based on 11,922 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 64%.
Nissan Almera reliability by year
How the Nissan Almera performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 82.6% | – |
| 1995 | 88.1% | – |
| 1996 | 87.2% | – |
| 1997 | 89.7% | – |
| 1998 | 88.6% | – |
| 1999 | 90.6% | – |
| 2000 | 89.5% | – |
| 2001 | 67.3% | – |
| 2002 | 64.3% | – |
| 2003 | 65.2% | – |
| 2004 | 65.9% | – |
| 2005 | 64% | – |
| 2006 | 64.4% | – |
| 2007 | 93.8% | 108,944 km |
| 2008 | 90.3% | 160,242 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Nissan Almera as a model. The reliability of any individual Nissan Almera also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan Almera reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Nissan Almera passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 64%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Nissan Almera?
The most common owner-reported issues are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.1% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.7% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.2% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (2.1% of inspections); Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.1% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Nissan Almera?
For a typical Nissan Almera, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Nissan Almera before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.