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2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Automatic

The 2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Automatic is a 175-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed automatic transmission w/od and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,200 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 175 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The Altima measures 191.5 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,106 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,200 ($39,915 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L I4 (QR25DE), gas, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower175 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque180 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Injection TypeSMPI (Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
1st Gear2.79
2nd Gear1.55
3rd Gear1
4th Gear0.69
Reverse3.25
Final Drive4.09
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity20 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent strut w/coil springs
Rear SuspensionMulti-link w/coil springs
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.7 in x 0.35 in, vented
Rear Brake Disc11.5 in x 0.35 in, solid
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 x 6.5 in
Wheels Rear16 x 6.5 in
Tires FrontP205/65R16
Tires RearP205/65R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length191.5 in
Width70.4 in
Height57.9 in
Wheelbase110.2 in
Front Track61 in
Rear Track61.2 in
Ground Clearance4.1 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft³
Curb Weight3,106 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.8 in
Headroom Rear37.6 in
Legroom Front43.9 in
Legroom Rear36.4 in
Shoulder Room Front56.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.1 in
Hip Room Front53 in
Hip Room Rear52.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Automatic 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
Tested variant: 2004 Nissan Altima 4-DR.

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan ALTIMA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 14, 2007 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

NHTSA campaign 07E074000

Aug 21, 2007 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

NHTSA campaign 07E063000

Jul 25, 2007 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

NHTSA campaign 07E054000

Jul 7, 2006 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

NHTSA campaign 06V242000

Mar 13, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

NHTSA campaign 06E023000

276 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan ALTIMA

Owner Complaints

276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan ALTIMA (14 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling109
Structure42
Electrical System32
Engine30
Power Train17
Air Bags11
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 7, 2023 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“The car has a fuel problem and crankshaft position sensor issue causing the car to die and also not start up normal idling. When I do get it to start up it idles very groggy.”
Jun 1, 2023 · Electrical System, Engine
“The crankshaft position sensor (cps) was not responsive when the repair shop was testing the vehicle because of the "service engine soon" light came on. After a short search online they 1.) Had no…”
Jan 2, 2023 · Suspension, Wheels, Unknown Or Other
“THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS CAR THEN THE AXLE TWICE AND THE BRAKES THEN ETC”
Aug 13, 2019 · Structure
“THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTING AWAY. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FLOOR BOARD ON PASSENGER SIDE, FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE FROM RUST. YOU CAN FEEL AROUND THE FRAME OF THE CAR AND CHUNKS OF METAL FALL…”
Jun 4, 2018 · Air Bags Crash
“MY VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT COLLISION AT 35MPH. THE DRIVER WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED THERE WAS NO ONE SITTING IN THAT SEAT. THE…”

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 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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