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2004 Nissan

Altima

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Nissan Altima: best and worst years
2004 Nissan Altima

Closest available photo (2003 model year); you're viewing the 2004.

2003 photoNE2CC0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING34%
  • STRUCTURE13%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • ENGINE9%
  • POWER TRAIN5%
  • AIR BAGS3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 324 total.

Nissan Altima: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.