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Nissan Altima: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

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MakeNissan
ClassMidsize car
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2010–2012, 2014–2015, 2020, 2022, 2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Generations and technical specifications

Nissan Altima – Sixth generation2018–present
Nissan Altima – Sixth generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeL34
ProductionAugust 2018 – present
Model years2019–present (US)
2019–2025 (Canada)
2019–present (China)
Body styles4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
PlatformRenault–Nissan D platform
EnginesGasoline
2.0 L MR20DD I4 (China)
2.0 L KR20DDET turbo I4 (2019–2024)
2.5 L PR25DD I4
TransmissionsJatco CVT8 Xtronic CVT
Wheelbase2,825 mm
Length4,901 mm
4,920 mm (Teana)
Width1,850 mm
Height1,447 mm
Kerb weight1,435–1,575 kg
AssemblyUnited States: Smyrna, Tennessee (Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant, 2018–2020); Canton, Mississippi (Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant, 2018–present)
China: Xiangyang (Dongfeng Nissan)
DesignerTeppei Kusunoki, Takashi Utsunomiya and Kenneth Lee
Nissan Altima – Fifth generation2012–2020
Nissan Altima – Fifth generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeL33
ProductionMay 2012–August 2018
2013–2020 (outside North America and China)
Model years2013–2018
Body styles4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
PlatformRenault–Nissan D platform
EnginesGasoline
1.6 L MR16DDT I4
2.0 L MR20DE I4
2.5 L QR25DE I4
3.5 L VQ35DE V6
TransmissionsJatco CVT8 with L gear X-Tronic CVT
Jatco CVT7 with manual mode X-Tronic CVT
Wheelbase2,776 mm
Length4,859 mm
Width1,829 mm
Height1,471 mm
Kerb weight1,430–1,530 kg
AssemblyUnited States: Smyrna, Tennessee; Canton, Mississippi (Nissan USA)
Japan: Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Motor Kyushu)
China: Xiangyang (DMCL)
Russia: Saint Petersburg
Thailand: Samut Prakan (Nissan Motors Thailand)
Malaysia: Serendah (TCMA)
DesignerToshiyuki Abe, Dai Sato and Giovanny Arroba
Nissan Altima – Fourth generation2006–2013
Nissan Altima – Fourth generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeL32
ProductionSeptember 2006 – May 2012 (sedan)
May 2007–July 2013 (coupe)
Model years2007–2012 (sedan)
2008–2013 (coupe)
Body styles4-door sedan
2-door coupe
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformRenault–Nissan D platform
EnginesGasoline
2.5 L QR25DE I4
3.5 L VQ35DE V6
Transmissions6-speed manual
CVT
Wheelbase2,776 mm (sedan)
2,675 mm (coupe)
Width1,796 mm (sedan & coupe)
1,768 mm (hybrid)
Kerb weight1,442–1,492 kg
AssemblyUnited States: Smyrna, Tennessee; Canton, Mississippi
DesignerAjay Panchal, Takashi Noguchi (sedan: 2004)
Toshiyuki Abe (coupe: 2005)
Nissan Altima – Third generation2001–2006
Nissan Altima – Third generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeL31
ProductionAugust 2001 – October 2006
Model years2002–2006
Body styles4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformNissan FF-L platform
EnginesGasoline
2.5 L QR25DE I4
3.5 L VQ35DE V6
Transmissions5/6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed AF33 manumatic
Wheelbase2,799 mm
Length4,884 mm (2005–06)
4,864 mm (2001–04)
Width1,788 mm
Height1,471 mm
AssemblyUnited States: Smyrna, Tennessee; Canton, Mississippi
DesignerJerry Hirshberg (1999)
Nissan Altima – Second generation1997–2001
Nissan Altima – Second generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeL30
ProductionMay 1997 – July 2001
Model years1998–2001
Body styles4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
EnginesGasoline
2.4 L KA24DE I4
Transmissions5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase2,619 mm
Length4,719 mm (2000–01)
4,661 mm (1997–99)
Width1,755 mm
Height1,420 mm
AssemblyUnited States: Smyrna, Tennessee
DesignerDoug Wilson (1994)

Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
2019–20262.5 L, 4 cylCVT (continuously variable)All-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2007–20262.5 L, 4 cylCVT (continuously variable)Front-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2019–20242.0 L, 4 cylCVT (continuously variable)Front-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2010–20183.5 L, 6 cylCVT (continuously variable)Front-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2007–20122.5 L, 4 cyl6-speed manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2005–2006, 2010–20123.5 L, 6 cyl6-speed manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2007–20112.5 L, 4 cyl hybridCVT (continuously variable)Front-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2007–20093.5 L, 6 cyl6-speed manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2007–20093.5 L, 6 cylCVT (continuously variable)Front-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2002–20062.5 L, 4 cyl4-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2002–20062.5 L, 4 cyl5-speed manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2005–20063.5 L, 6 cyl5-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
+4 more configurations

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
2019–20262.5 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive7.8–8.4 L/100 km9.0–9.4 L/100 km6.7–7.1 L/100 km
2007–20262.5 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive7.4–9.0 L/100 km8.4–10.2 L/100 km6.0–7.6 L/100 km
2019–20242.0 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive8.1 L/100 km9.4 L/100 km6.9 L/100 km
2007–20183.5 L, 6 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive9.0–10.7 L/100 km10.7–12.4 L/100 km7.4–9.0 L/100 km
2007–20122.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive9.0 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km7.4–7.6 L/100 km
2005–20123.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive10.7–11.2 L/100 km12.4–13.1 L/100 km8.7–9.0 L/100 km
2007–20112.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive6.9–7.1 L/100 km6.7–7.1 L/100 km7.1 L/100 km
2002–20062.5 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive10.2 L/100 km11.2–11.8 L/100 km8.7 L/100 km
2002–20062.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive9.8–10.2 L/100 km11.2–11.8 L/100 km8.1–8.7 L/100 km
2005–20063.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive11.2 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km8.4–8.7 L/100 km
2002–20063.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive11.2 L/100 km12.4–13.1 L/100 km9.4–9.8 L/100 km
2002–20043.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive11.8–12.4 L/100 km13.8 L/100 km9.8 L/100 km
+2 more configurations

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

EU type-approval data

YearsPowertrainEngineMassCO₂
2010–2011Petrol2488 cm³1113–1515 kg181–370 g/km (NEDC)

Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classMidsize car, Subcompact car, Compact car
Model years in EPA data2000–2026
PowertrainsPetrol, Hybrid
Engine displacement2.0–3.5 L
Cylinders4, 6
Transmission typesCVT, Manual, Automatic
DriveFront-wheel drive, All-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (regular), Petrol (premium)
Configurations listed121
Forced inductionTurbocharged (on some versions)
Start-stop systemOn some versions
Luggage volume (EPA)227–510 L
Passenger volume (EPA)2,520–2,917 L
Powertrains (EU)Petrol
Engine displacement (EU)2,488 cm³
Mass in running order (EU)1,113–1,515 kg
Wheelbase (EU)2,619–2,824 mm

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2010–2012, 2014–2015, 2020, 2022, 2025

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Engine and cooling32672002, 2003, 2005
Transmission and drivetrain21332013, 2014, 2016
Airbags17472013, 2014, 2015
Body and structure17202005, 2006, 2008
Electrical system17102005, 2009, 2013
Steering13352009, 2013, 2014
Lights12182013, 2014, 2015
Suspension8732007, 2013, 2014
Brakes6912007, 2008, 2013
Speed control and cruise5972009, 2012, 2016

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2025: 14748 complaints, 692 with a crash and 190 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

Recalls

Nissan Altima recall: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switchExterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch · 2019-03-25Nissan Altima recall: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel PumpFuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 2018-12-20Nissan Altima recall: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel PumpFuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 2019-04-18Nissan Altima recall: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchLatches/locks/linkages:doors:latch · 2017-01-18Nissan Altima recall: Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exitStructure:emergency:escape/egress/exit · 2018-12-19Nissan Altima recall: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latchLatches/locks/linkages:hood:latch · 2015-02-27

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