2004
Nissan Altima
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Altima will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022 and 2023 models, and the Nissan brand score.
The 2004 Nissan Altima has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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The 2004 Nissan Altima has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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2004 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Nissan Altima
Nissan Altima
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Nissan vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Powertrain
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Engine Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Drive System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Brakes
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Climate System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Build Quality
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Electrical Accessories
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Body Hardware
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 14, 2007
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Summary:
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. DS517-B001L AND DS517-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OPTICEL SURFACE OF THE REFLECTOR IS CORRODED INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
What should you do:
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY NISSAN.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
07E074000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
11300
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 21, 2007
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Summary:
CERTAIN ANZO AFTERMARKET HEADLIGHTS, P/N 02-AZ-NA02-B-A, SOLD FOR USE ON 2002-2004 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP HOUSING SHAPE DEFORMED DISTORTING THE ASSEMBLY ANGLE OF THE REFLECTOR AND INFLUENCED THE AIMING POSITION. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
What should you do:
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT ANZO AT 909-628-1440.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES FOR 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY NISSAN.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
07E063000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
130
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 25, 2007
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Summary:
CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 315-1145L-AS AND 315-1145R-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP REFLECTOR SHAPE DEFORMED CHANGING THE SHAPE OF THE OPTIC SURFACE. THIS WILL CHANGE THE OPPOSITE POSITION OF LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM OPTICSAND CHANGE THE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE AND ILLUMATED LOCATION WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
What should you do:
MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY NISSAN.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
07E054000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
9145
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 07, 2006
IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THESE VARIATIONS IN TEMPERATURE CAN BE LARGE ENOUGH TO CAUSE A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
For more information:
NISSAN RECALL NO. R0606.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
06V242000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
294166
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 13, 2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Summary:
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
What should you do:
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY ANZO AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
06E023000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
292000
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