Vehicle
EPA Classification
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Displacement
Fuel System
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
Trans Type
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
Continuously Variable
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Clutch Size
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut
Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
Brakes
Brake Type
Brake ABS System
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.7 x 1.02 in
11.7 x 1.02 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.5 x 0.35 in
11.5 x 0.35 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Wheels
Front Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Size
Spare Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Material
Spare Wheel Material
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
Rear Tire Size
Spare Tire Size
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
Cruising Range - City
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
Cruising Range - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
Battery Range
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
Passenger Volume
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Second Head Room
Second Leg Room
Second Shoulder Room
Second Hip Room
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase
Length, Overall
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Height, Overall
Track Width, Front
Track Width, Rear
Min Ground Clearance
Liftover Height
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity
MECHANICAL
2.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine.
6-speed manual transmission w/OD.
Front wheel drive.
Battery-saver timing device.
Independent front strut suspension w/stabilizer bar.
Independent multi-link rear suspension w/stabilizer bar.
Electric pwr vehicle speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering.
Pwr front vented & rear solid disc brakes.
Dual chrome-tipped exhaust finishers
2.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine.
Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) w/manual shift mode.
Front wheel drive.
Battery-saver timing device.
Independent front strut suspension w/stabilizer bar.
Independent multi-link rear suspension w/stabilizer bar.
Electric pwr vehicle speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering.
Pwr front vented & rear solid disc brakes.
Dual chrome-tipped exhaust finishers
EXTERIOR
16" x 7.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers.
P215/60R16 all-season tires.
Compact spare tire.
Body color bumpers.
Body-color front/rear splash guards.
Halogen headlights.
Body color pwr mirrors.
UV reducing glass w/dark upper windshield band.
Flat blade speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist function.
Body color door handles
16" x 7.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers.
P215/60R16 all-season tires.
Compact spare tire.
Body color bumpers.
Body-color front/rear splash guards.
Halogen headlights.
Body color pwr mirrors.
UV reducing glass w/dark upper windshield band.
Flat blade speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist function.
Body color door handles
ENTERTAINMENT
AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: (6) speakers, aux input.
In-glass diversity radio antenna
AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: (6) speakers, aux input.
In-glass diversity radio antenna
INTERIOR
Cpe unique cloth seat trim.
Contoured reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints.
Driver/front passenger seat back pockets.
60/40 split-folding rear seat w/lock.
Easy rear-access passenger seat lever.
Front console w/integral armrest, storage compartments.
Front door map pockets.
Dual bottle holders in center console.
Floor & trunk carpeting.
Tilt & telescopic steering column.
Push-button ignition.
Intelligent Key system.
Vehicle immobilizer system.
Vehicle security system.
Tachometer, coolant temp & fuel gauges.
Vehicle info display.
Trip computer w/outside temp gauge.
Warning lights -inc: door ajar, low fuel, low washer fluid.
Pwr windows w/driver side auto up/down & auto-reverse.
Retained accessory pwr.
Pwr door locks w/driver & passenger door lock switches, auto-lock feature.
Air conditioning w/micro filter ventilation.
Rear window defroster w/timer.
Dual 12V DC pwr points.
Dual sunvisors w/vanity mirrors.
Interior courtesy lamps-inc: glove box, trunk.
Overhead console w/sunglass holder.
Front map lights, rear reading lights.
Front assist grips
Cpe unique cloth seat trim.
Contoured reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints.
Driver/front passenger seat back pockets.
60/40 split-folding rear seat w/lock.
Easy rear-access passenger seat lever.
Front console w/integral armrest, storage compartments.
Front door map pockets.
Dual bottle holders in center console.
Floor & trunk carpeting.
Tilt & telescopic steering column.
Push-button ignition.
Intelligent Key system.
Vehicle immobilizer system.
Vehicle security system.
Tachometer, coolant temp & fuel gauges.
Vehicle info display.
Trip computer w/outside temp gauge.
Warning lights -inc: door ajar, low fuel, low washer fluid.
Pwr windows w/driver side auto up/down & auto-reverse.
Retained accessory pwr.
Pwr door locks w/driver & passenger door lock switches, auto-lock feature.
Air conditioning w/micro filter ventilation.
Rear window defroster w/timer.
Dual 12V DC pwr points.
Dual sunvisors w/vanity mirrors.
Interior courtesy lamps-inc: glove box, trunk.
Overhead console w/sunglass holder.
Front map lights, rear reading lights.
Front assist grips
SAFETY
Clutch interlock.
Anti-lock braking system.
Electronic brake force distribution.
2.5 mph energy absorbing front/rear bumpers.
Front & rear crumple zones.
Side-door guard beams.
Zone body construction.
Driver & passenger supplemental dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification sensor.
Front side-impact airbags.
Front/rear roof mounted side curtain airbags.
Front seat belts w/pretensioners, load limiters, adjustable upper anchors, seat belt sensors.
3-point seat belts in all seating positions.
ELR seat belt system for driver seating position.
ALR/ELR seat belt system for passenger seating positions.
Front seat active head restraints.
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).
Child restraint upper anchors.
Energy absorbing steering column.
Emergency inside trunk release.
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Shift interlock.
Anti-lock braking system.
Electronic brake force distribution.
2.5 mph energy absorbing front/rear bumpers.
Front & rear crumple zones.
Side-door guard beams.
Zone body construction.
Driver & passenger supplemental dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification sensor.
Front side-impact airbags.
Front/rear roof mounted side curtain airbags.
Front seat belts w/pretensioners, load limiters, adjustable upper anchors, seat belt sensors.
3-point seat belts in all seating positions.
ELR seat belt system for driver seating position.
ALR/ELR seat belt system for passenger seating positions.
Front seat active head restraints.
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).
Child restraint upper anchors.
Energy absorbing steering column.
Emergency inside trunk release.
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
PACKAGE
Rebate
Warranty
Basic Years:
3.
Basic Miles/km:
36,000.
Drivetrain Years:
5.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000
Basic Years:
3.
Basic Miles/km:
36,000.
Drivetrain Years:
5.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V006000.
Mfg's Report Date:
JAN 07, 2009.
Component:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
225.
Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING 225 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION WELD ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY..
Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS..
Remedy:
ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIPS AND REMEDIED AT THE FACTORY. NO VEHICLES HAD BEEN RETAILED..
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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:
08V464000.
Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 04, 2008.
Component:
WHEELS.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
3403.
Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING 3,403 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH ALLOY WHEELS. SOME THESE WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD CAUSE ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE LUG NUTS ATTACHING THE WHEEL TO THE VEHICLE TO BECOME LOOSE..
Consequence:
IF THE LUG NUTS BECOME LOOSE, IT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF IT IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE OF THE AFFECTED WHEELS. IF IT IS, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES THAT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..
Notes:
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:
09V358000.
Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 10, 2009.
Component:
SUSPENSION.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
26398.
Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK..
Consequence:
IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH..
Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-615-725-1000..
Notes:
OWNERS MAY 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:
10V401000.
Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 03, 2010.
Component:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Potential Number of Units Affected:
7948.
Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT..
Consequence:
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..
Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..
Notes:
OWNERS MAY 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:
09V006000.
Mfg's Report Date:
JAN 07, 2009.
Component:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
225.
Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING 225 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION WELD ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY..
Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS..
Remedy:
ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIPS AND REMEDIED AT THE FACTORY. NO VEHICLES HAD BEEN RETAILED..
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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:
08V464000.
Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 04, 2008.
Component:
WHEELS.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
3403.
Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING 3,403 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH ALLOY WHEELS. SOME THESE WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD CAUSE ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE LUG NUTS ATTACHING THE WHEEL TO THE VEHICLE TO BECOME LOOSE..
Consequence:
IF THE LUG NUTS BECOME LOOSE, IT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF IT IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE OF THE AFFECTED WHEELS. IF IT IS, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES THAT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..
Notes:
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:
09V358000.
Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 10, 2009.
Component:
SUSPENSION.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
26398.
Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK..
Consequence:
IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH..
Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-615-725-1000..
Notes:
OWNERS MAY 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:
10V401000.
Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 03, 2010.
Component:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Potential Number of Units Affected:
7948.
Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT..
Consequence:
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..
Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..
Notes:
OWNERS MAY 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 .
News - Crash Test Results
Frontal Driver:
* * * *.
Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.
Side Driver:
* * * * *.
Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.
Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..
NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * * *.
Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
Frontal Driver:
* * * *.
Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.
Side Driver:
* * * * *.
Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.
Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..
NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * * *.
Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
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