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Free Nissan Altima VIN Decoder

Look up available Nissan Altima vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 18 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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

All 18 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · CVT 7 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
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 CVT FWD (270 HP) 2007–2012 Petrol 3.5 L 270 bhp CVT FWD —
2.5L 16V CVT FWD (175 HP) 2007–2012 Petrol 2.5 L 175 bhp CVT FWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 6 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.5L V6 24V 6MT FWD (270 HP) 2007–2012 Petrol 3.5 L 270 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5L 16V 6AT FWD (175 HP) 2007–2012 Petrol 2.5 L 175 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
3.5L V6 SE-R 6MT FWD (260 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 3.5 L 260 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
3.5L V6 5MT FWD (250 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 3.5 L 250 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.5L 16V 5MT FWD (175 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 2.5 L 175 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.4L 16V 5MT FWD (154 HP) 1998–? Petrol 2.4 L 152 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Fuel not listed · CVT 1 variant
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.5L CVT FWD (158 HP) 2007–2012 — 2.5 L 158 bhp CVT FWD —
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 4 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.5L V6 SE-R 5MT FWD (260 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 3.5 L 260 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
3.5L V6 4AT FWD (250 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 3.5 L 250 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.5L 16V 4AT FWD (175 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 2.5 L 175 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.4L 16V 4AT FWD (154 HP) 1998–? Petrol 2.4 L 152 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Nissan Altima specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

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Nissan Altima VIN FAQ

What can a Nissan Altima VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Nissan Altima identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Nissan Altima dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1998–? across 18 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Nissan Altima VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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