These are standard specifications for the 2004 Nissan Altima, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2002 - 2006 |
| Price : | $16,800 |
| Weight : | 2980 lbs | 1351.705 kg |
| MPG City : | 22 |
| MPG Highway : | 29 |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.32 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2491 cc | 152.0 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 89.0 mm | 3.504 in. |
| Stroke : | 100.0 mm | 3.937 in. |
| Compression : | 9.5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6200 RPM |
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3507 cc | 214.0 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 246 Ft-Lbs (334 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 95.5 mm | 3.76 in. |
| Stroke : | 81.4 mm | 3.205 in. |
| Compression : | 10.3 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6600 RPM |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.416 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.944 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.258 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.947 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.772 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2004 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ANZO USA, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E063000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | 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 SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MAXZONE AUTO PARTS CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E054000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | 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 SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EAGLE EYES TRAFFIC INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E074000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | 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 SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ANZO USA, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E023000 |
| 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.' |
| Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | 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 SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20030801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06V242000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. |
| Notes | 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 SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2004 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $45,817 |
| Avg. Home : | $274,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.10 |
2004 Nissan Altima FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2004 Nissan Altima?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2004 Nissan Altima? A: The 2004 Nissan Altima has a wheelbase size of 110.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2004 Nissan Altima? A: The 2004 Nissan Altima has a length of 191.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2004 Nissan Altima? A: The 2004 Nissan Altima has a width of 70.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2004 Nissan Altima have?A: The 2004 Nissan Altima has 40.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2004 Nissan Altima have?A: The 2004 Nissan Altima has legroom of 43.90 inches.Q: How much did the 2004 Nissan Altima cost when new?A: The 2004 Nissan Altima had a base price of approximately $16,800 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2004 Nissan Altima? A: The 2004 Nissan Altima was a Sedan.Q: What engines did the 2004 Nissan Altima have? A: The 2004 Nissan Altima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2491 cc | 152.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 6 (3507 cc | 214.0 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 246 Ft-Lbs (334 NM) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2004 Nissan Altima have? A: The 2004 Nissan Altima had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.