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US recalls (1)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Engine
2006-06-30 · campaign 2006-161
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, the crank angle sensor can malfunction causing the engine to stall. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to prevent stalling.
Owner complaints (276)
Owners filed 276 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Nissan Altima (14 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 234).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 109 | |
| Structure | 42 | |
| Electrical system | 32 | |
| Engine | 30 | |
| Power train | 17 | |
| Air bags | 11 | |
| Steering | 11 | |
| Suspension | 10 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Nissan Altima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Nissan Altima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Altima 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Altima 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Altima 3.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Altima 3.5 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.