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Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Nissan Altima rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Nissan Altima reliability information based on owner experiences through December 31, 2009:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009NissanAltima

20

Fewest         Most

41
5.9
6900
2008NissanAltima

27

Fewest         Most

78
8.1
19900
2007NissanAltima

26

Fewest         Most

51
9.2
27900
2006NissanAltima*

join to view

 16
6.2
50900
2005NissanAltima*

join to view

 19
7.9
61700
2003NissanAltima*

join to view

 12
7.9
121500
2002NissanAltima*

join to view

 14
7.8
92000
 

To see how the Nissan Altima's average repair frequency compares to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the Nissan Altima. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal
Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
YearMakeModel

Nada-odds
per 100 cars

Lemon-odds
per 100 cars

Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2008NissanAltima

78

< 1

43
11.5
24300
2007NissanAltima

77

< 1

36
11.7
32600
 

To see how the Nissan Altima's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Nissan Altima--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Nissan Altima Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Nissan Altima repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

Nissan Altima Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Nissan Altima Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Nissan Altima's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Nissan Altima's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Nissan Altima MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Nissan Altima. Price the Nissan Altima.

Nissan Altima Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Nissan Altima and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Nissan Altima price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Nissan Altima.

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Nissan Altima Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Nissan Altima Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Nissan Altima's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Nissan Altima, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Nissan Altima Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Nissan Altima?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a Altima--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Nissan Altima review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Nissan Altima Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Nissan Altima tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Nissan Altima--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Nissan Altima Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Altima by owners, visit:

NICOclub.com -- Nissan Altima forum

HybridAltima.com -- Nissan Altima forum

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2010 Nissan Altima Specifications

Body2-door Coupe4-door Sedan
Wheelbase105.3109.3
Length182.5190.7
Width70.770.7
Height55.357.9
Curb Weight31243180
Fuel Capacity20.020.0
R1 Headroom39.740.6
R1 Shoulder Room53.955.7
R1 Hip Room54.256.8
R1 Legroom42.544.1
R2 Headroom35.636.8
R2 Shoulder Room52.455.5
R2 Hip Room47.652.5
R2 Legroom34.435.8
Cargo Volume8.215.3
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2010 Nissan Altima 2-door Coupe
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

Trim2.5 S3.5 SR
Standard Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 175@5600
TQ: 180@3900
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 270@6000
TQ: 258@4400
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable CVT6-speed manual
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Standard Tires215/55VR17 tires235/45VR18 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakers
Optional AudioBose audio system, 264W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer)Bose audio system, 264W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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2010 Nissan Altima 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

Trim2.52.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Standard Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 175@5600
TQ: 180@3900
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 175@5600
TQ: 180@3900
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 175@5600
TQ: 180@3900
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 270@6000
TQ: 258@4400
2.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
HP: 158@5200
TQ: 162@2800
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable CVT6-speed manually-shiftable CVT6-speed manually-shiftable CVT6-speed manually-shiftable CVTCVT
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires215/60R16 tires215/60R16 tires215/60R16 tires215/55VR17 tires215/60R16 tires
Standard AudioNo audio systemUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakers
Optional Audio Bose audio system, 264W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer)Bose audio system, 264W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer)Bose audio system, 264W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer)Bose audio system, 264W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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