Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Nissan Altima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Nissan Altima has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 160 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E074000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V065000 NISSAN/FIRESTONE/SHOULDER AREA CRACKING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 49 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 21 complaints
- Tires 19 complaints
- Air Bags 14 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11 complaints
Of the 160 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 160 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Nissan Altima has a below-average reliability rating primarily due to 160 owner complaints, with major issues in the engine and electrical systems. It has 2 recall campaigns, indicating significant attention needed for safety-related issues. The limited evidence from the data suggests potential for recurring problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid changes
- Replace drive belts
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Electrical malfunctions
- Loss of speed control
- Braking issues
- Dim or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Nissan Altima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.