Altima (2000)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
KA24
2.4L 4-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
Nissan Altima Unidentified Engine
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Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
QR25DE
2.5L 4-cyl / 170 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Altima, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000 Nissan Altima
On a used 2000 Nissan Altima, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (52), the cooling system (48) and the electrical system (25). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints on the 2000 Nissan Altima about the engine.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 48 owner complaints on the 2000 Nissan Altima about the cooling system.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 25 owner complaints on the 2000 Nissan Altima about the electrical system.
- Measure the tread on all four tires, read the date codes and look at each wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on the 2000 Nissan Altima about the wheels and tires.
- Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on the 2000 Nissan Altima about the steering.
Recalls (2)
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. DS517-B001L AND DS517-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OPTICEL SURFACE OF THE REFLECTOR IS CORRODED INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA-02 , SIZE P205/55R16 89H TIRES. THE RECALLED TIRES ARE IDENTIFIED BY DOT SERIAL #W2 T2 VF3 XXX OR W2 T2 VF3 XXXX; WHERE XXX MAY BE 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, AND WHERE XXXX MAY BE 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, AND 4500. WITH INCREASING MILEAGE, THE TIRES MAY DEVELOP SHOULDER AREA CRACKING. CONTINUED USE OF A TIRE WITH THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO EXPOSURE OF THE BELT EDGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2000 Nissan Altima complaints?
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Nissan Altima. The systems they name most often are the engine, the cooling system and the electrical system.
Is the 2000-2000 Nissan Altima a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Nissan Altima. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA has 158 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2000 Nissan Altima as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2000 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2000-2000 Nissan Altima vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Nissan Altima?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the cooling system and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Altima have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 Nissan Altima. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 158 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.