What years was the Nissan Altima made?

The Nissan Altima has been produced from 1993 to present.

How do I check for Nissan Altima recalls?

Enter your Nissan Altima VIN above. Our free tool checks the NHTSA database for any open safety recalls specific to your vehicle.

What does a Nissan Altima VIN tell me?

A Nissan Altima VIN reveals the exact trim level, engine size, manufacturing plant, safety features, and model year. Our decoder extracts all this data instantly.

1993–2026 Model Years

Nissan Altima VIN Check & Specs

Name: Nissan Altima
Brand: Nissan

Decode any Nissan Altima VIN to reveal factory specs, open recalls, and owner complaints.

Works for all Altima trims and engines.

About the Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima is a popular sedan that has been in production since 1993 and continues to be manufactured today.

Before buying a used Altima, it's critical to check the VIN for open safety recalls, accident history, and manufacturing defects. Our free decoder pulls data directly from NHTSA to give you peace of mind.

1993

First Year

Present

Still Made

Model Years

Select Your Altima Year

Choose your model year for year-specific specs, recalls, and common issues.

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993

Common Nissan Altima Issues

Based on NHTSA complaints and recall data, here are areas to watch when buying a used Altima:

Safety Recalls

Check for unrepaired defects

Transmission

Shifting & reliability

Electrical

Sensors & wiring issues

Engine

Oil consumption & timing

Enter your VIN above to check if your specific Altima is affected.

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