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Free Nissan Altima VIN Decoder

Decode your Nissan Altima VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 18 variants (1998–2022). No registration.

1998–2022 18 variants Sedan Petrol
Nissan Altima
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Nissan Altima specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Altima variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L Turbo CVT (248 HP) 2022 Petrol 2.0 L 245 bhp CVT FWD
2.5L CVT (180 HP) 2022 Petrol 2.5 L 178 bhp CVT FWD
2.5L CVT AWD (180 HP) 2022 Petrol 2.5 L 178 bhp CVT
2.0L VC-Turbo CVT Xtronic FWD (248 HP) 2018–2022 Petrol 2.0 L 245 bhp CVT FWD
2.5L CVT Xtronic AWD (188 HP) 2018–2022 Petrol 2.5 L 185 bhp CVT
3.5L V6 24V 6MT FWD (270 HP) 2007–2012 Petrol 3.5 L 270 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD
3.5L V6 24V CVT FWD (270 HP) 2007–2012 Petrol 3.5 L 270 bhp CVT FWD
2.5L 16V 6AT FWD (175 HP) 2007–2012 Petrol 2.5 L 175 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD
2.5L 16V CVT FWD (175 HP) 2007–2012 Petrol 2.5 L 175 bhp CVT FWD
2.5L CVT FWD (158 HP) 2007–2012 2.5 L 158 bhp CVT FWD
3.5L V6 SE-R 5MT FWD (260 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 3.5 L 260 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD
3.5L V6 SE-R 6MT FWD (260 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 3.5 L 260 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD
3.5L V6 4AT FWD (250 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 3.5 L 250 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD
3.5L V6 5MT FWD (250 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 3.5 L 250 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.5L 16V 4AT FWD (175 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 2.5 L 175 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD
2.5L 16V 5MT FWD (175 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 2.5 L 175 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.4L 16V 4AT FWD (154 HP) 1998 Petrol 2.4 L 152 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD
2.4L 16V 5MT FWD (154 HP) 1998 Petrol 2.4 L 152 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD

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Nissan Altima VIN FAQ

What does a Nissan Altima VIN tell you?+
A Nissan Altima VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Nissan Altima?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Nissan Altima made?+
Our database covers the Nissan Altima for model years 1998–2022, across 18 variants.
Is the Nissan Altima VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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