1996 Nissan Altima SE Auto
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- Photo: 1992-1997 Nissan Altima rear 2.23.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993-1994 Nissan Altima GXE (rear) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Nissan Altima SE Auto is a 150-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,129 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 154 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Altima measures 180.5 inches long on a 103.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,129 ($41,695 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L I4 (KA24DE) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.5 in |
| Width | 67.1 in |
| Height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Nissan Altima SE Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Nissan ALTIMA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 11, 2010 · SUSPENSION
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
NHTSA campaign 10E002000
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS 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 WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
98 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Nissan ALTIMA
Owner Complaints
98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Nissan ALTIMA (20 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 39 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 NISSAN ALTIMA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.