The Lemon Index2000 Nissan Altima.
The 2000 Nissan Altima is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 68 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 45, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about tires, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 21 to 24 mpg combined. The best Nissan Altima year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 159 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Nissan Altima year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 51K to 119K miles on the car (84 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 57K–94K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 49K–128K miles
Recalls 2
- lights 2007
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS.
- tires 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA-02 , SIZE P205/55R16 89H TIRES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 55 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service information to repair vehicles exhibiting squeak and rattle noise(s)
- Steering wheel vibration or brake pedal pulsation when braking, considered as brake
- Chirp noise as the automatic transmission shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★☆☆ · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
I had to replace both front tires after only own the car about 8 months. Before I bought the tires I call the Nissan dealership about the tires and they said it wasnt anything they could do so I had to pay to replace the tires.
2000 Nissan Altima owner · NHTSA complaint 743566
More owner reports
While feet was on brakes vehicle accelerated at a high speed, causing an accident. Resulting in driver and passenger injuries.
NHTSA complaint 8017121
Tire failed (tire make/Model which failed was not given). Nlm
NHTSA complaint 560551
Quick answers
Is the 2000 Nissan Altima reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 45; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Altima year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2000 Nissan Altima problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (24%), speed control (16%) and brakes (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Altima have?
2 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Nissan Altima get?
21 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 Nissan Altima problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 51,400 and 119,500 miles. The middle report was at 83,500 miles, from 84 complaints.
Does the 2000 Nissan Altima have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2000 Nissan Altima cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Nissan Altima have?
2.4L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Altima year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2011 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works