Overview & Reviews

The Altima's winning formula continues with few changes. Smoke is a new exterior color choice, and four-cylinder models meet stricter federal emissions standards. Models with California emissions are now classified as Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEV).

• Sports car power in a midsize sedan body, excellent handling, roomy and comfortable interior, high level of features, distinct styling.

• Low-grade interior materials, considerable road noise, overboosted steering, no stability control.

User Reviews:

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  Worthless! - 2004 Nissan Altima
  By Stranded - October 11 - 10:00 am

  Nobody can fix this car. Was told it was crank/cam sensors. No! Timing. No! New computer. No! The thing wont start. The dealer has no idea and neither do two reputable mechanics. Im a real estate agent with no (running) car in a market that makes it tough to buy a new car!

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  excellent - 2004 Nissan Altima
  By bill b. - October 7 - 2:00 am

  Bought one in 2002 and it made me buy another one again.

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  Suspension - 2004 Nissan Altima
  By phixsius - August 19 - 2:00 am

  This is a great car, run fast and have a great interior space.

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  First-time Nissan owner - 2004 Nissan Altima
  By swhite - July 1 - 1:20 am

  I bought my first Nissan last year after owning a Saturn. The Nissan is MUCH more reliable than the Saturn was. So far, Ive only had routine maintenance work done. I feel safe in the Altima.

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  Good car, but beware of a few issues - 2004 Nissan Altima
  By Jersey - June 30 - 6:46 pm

  I am the original owner of a 2004 Altima I purchased in 2003. Its a fun to drive car and has adequate head/legroom for tall drivers (as long as there is no sunroof). Acceleration and handling are very good and I generally get 23 mpg from daily driving. My biggest issues have been the following: Nissan dealerships are not good at diagnosing/fixing problems (Ive used several dealerships with similar results), car wont start after you turn car on/off quickly in cold weather (This is a known "cold start" issue that, based on my experience, Nissan generally does not acknowledge/fix), parts can be expensive. While I enjoy driving the car, my experiences with Nissan are often disappointing.

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  Ok First Car - 2004 Nissan Altima
  By Kimberly - May 23 - 10:35 am

  This was my first car and I fell In love with it right away. I bought it from a buy here pay here 100k on the dot an had it for two yrs. The first yr of owning it It was a great car no problems. I loved the speed of the car an the way it drives real smooth. When I first bought it the sunroof quit working properly but it was an after market an was put in from a previous owner I never bothered with it after I just didnt touch it. But my second year of owning the car I started having problems first thing was my head lights went out an only way to change them is getting either a detailer or Nissan to get inside an change it which would of cost some money but luckily my father in law changed it an all I had to pay for was the bulb itself. Next the alternator went out and I decided to put a used one in by my grandfather. I had to replace the battery TWICE and my gpa couldnt figure out why it constantly needed a new battery. Then two sensors went out and cost me a little.. Then shortly after that my radiator had busted while I was driving and after 100$ of replacing that we figured out the head gasket blew. I was officially over the car an sold it 2015. Overall maintenance wise I wont even lie with this being my first car I didnt keep up with oil changes to good not sure if that had anything to play with anything that came from but this car is a much older car look for something at least 06 or 07 an up with less than 100000 miles. I wont talk bad about Nissan and I still love Altimas but maintaince is a big key to a great car the way you treat your car is how great it will be I believe. But I have read similarities on here so wouldnt recommend the year of this car

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  better then camry - 2004 Nissan Altima
  By altima admirer - April 13 - 2:00 am

  i really enjoy this car. i find it handles better then my old camry. the exterior noise isnt as big of a problem reviewers give it. a whole lot of car for $ after a trade and rebate!

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  Great Car - 2004 Nissan Altima
  By jawme - January 13 - 10:00 am

  This is the best car I have ever driven. Its big enough for my family of 4, but at the same time it doest make ya look like a soccer mom.

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  Good car, great price - 2004 Nissan Altima
  By NJ34 - January 13 - 10:00 am

  Price wise, its a lot of car for the money. Could not ask for a better ride ... very smooth. I work at a car dealership (not nissan) and can appreciate a great car. This is it.

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  First Time Nissan Buyer - 2004 Nissan Altima
  By Speedyredh - January 13 - 10:00 am

  Love it. This is the first time I have ever bought a Nissan product and its great. Couldnt ask for a better car for the money. I previously drove a Intrepid and loved that car but this handles much better than that car and it is fun to drive. The only flaw I find is that on a windy day the car is a little lighter than I am used to and doesnt handle as well as a heavier car.