Model year guide

2000 Nissan Altima

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2000 Nissan Altima is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 62 on record.

2000 Nissan Altima — representative photo
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2000 Nissan Altima at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined23 mpg
Typical price$1,152

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2000 Nissan Altima recalls 2

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #07E074000 · 14/09/2007

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.

Fix: EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.

Tires:tread/belt NHTSA Campaign #01V065000 · 23/02/2001

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 …

Fix: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE WILL REPLACE THE TIRES WHICH WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THESE ALTIMA VEHICLES. FIRESTONE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZE…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2000 Nissan Altima MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,750

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2000 Nissan Altima worth?

Low
$500
Typical price
$1,152
High
$2,000

From 55 comparable 2000 Nissan Altima listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2000 Nissan Altima costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$450
Total$14,200
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($1,152) with the same model 5 model-years older ($714), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2000 Nissan Altima trims & engines on record

Trims
GXE · GLE · XE · SE
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl

2000 Nissan Altima vehicles on record

Other Nissan Altima model years

2000 Nissan Altima — frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Nissan Altima have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2000 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Nissan Altima get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2000 Nissan Altima at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 27 highway).

How much is a 2000 Nissan Altima worth?

Comparable 2000 Nissan Altima listings run roughly $500–$2,000, typically around $1,152 (from 55 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.