2000 Nissan Altima Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 City / 28 -29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
155
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bertha N
By far it has been one of the most reliable cars owned by my family.
I currently own a 2000 Nissan Altima and I must say that it has been one of the most reliable cars I have ever owned. I have had a few issues with it, from the radiator breaking down to the muffler detaching from the car and other minor problems but otherwise my car keeps running great. I haven't had any major issues with it in the past four years. My car is nineteen years old and still reliable.
accountCircle Brandy D
Nissan Altima 2000 review
Performance is good, the cars main problem is age. As it gets older cars suffer wear and tear like everything else. The car is pretty reliable consideration most older cars have broken down by this point. The air does not work but heat does. Won't pass inspection if something is wrong with it. So if it breaks, fix it.
accountCircle Patrick K
Dependable gas saving low cost car.
Very comfortable for small car. Starts and runs very good. Engine needs normal maintenance. Has electric door locks windows. Automatic trunk lock opener. Back seats fold down. Good air conditioning and heat. Great gas mileage. Only major problem with these cars I noticed on other same model and year Altimas is they rust out on the bottom end of car and underneath car which causes alignment parts to need replacement.
accountCircle Kim B
It is a very dependable car.
It is a good running car. I have had very few minor problems with it. I have no complaints.
accountCircle Emma A
It's easy to speed in my car. Not hard to go too fast while driving.
I love my little car. It's not without its problems because it is so old. Its starting to rust out on the bottom and air conditioner has had to be replaced. It misfires at times too. It's been a good little car and I have had some great times in it. It's not too terrible on gas mileage. It's usually pretty comfortable too.
accountCircle Rick L
That it is very reliable and dependable vehicle for daily driving.
My car is rusting and squeaks a lot. Like the fact that my car is paid off. It's good on gas mileage too.
accountCircle Wendy M
I wouldn't take anything for my vehicle.
I have no problems with my vehicle. It is the best one I have ever owned. It is very reliable. It has excellent comfort. It is fully loaded. It is a great vehicle. I have two children that have to go everywhere and I don't have to worry about making it wherever we have to go.
accountCircle Edith S
A car does not have to be new to be worthwhile. My Nissans always start and get me where I am going.
My Altima has 113,000 plus miles. I had had it for 5 years ,and it is the 5th Nissan I have owned. I like this car and am used to it. No complaints.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Asia C
My car sucks I want a new car that I can afford.
It is a old car the body paint I do not like this is the second time it overheated I got a bad muffler problem when it rains water leaks in the car I am ready for new car something reliable I want a Honda Nissan is pretty good but the year of the car is not the paint job sucks it is rusty and it is slow I like a fast car.
accountCircle Shannon S
It has a high safety rating.
I liked it but it is no longer running.It was not as new as I would like. Not enough room. Air didn't work.
accountCircle Anton A
Outdated and not very appealing to others. Ok on fuel efficiency.
I don't care for the color or the shape of the car. The car does not have a smooth ride. Car radio is outdated
accountCircle Roberto G
That is is a realizable car, it's just needs to be properly maintained depending on your miles
There has been some problems that needed my attention, but they have been fix and not too bad afterwards
accountCircle Andrea H
My car is it fills up fast with only a small amount of gas.
My vehicle is 18 years old. The ac is nonfunctional and the windows have to be rolled down. It takes a couple tries to get it to start. I cannot travel very far because my car overheats and tends to shut down. Only two of the doors actually open. You have to climb in from the front to get into the back sweats. Out of those two doors, only one opens by itself. The other has to be opened from the inside.
accountCircle Mary E
There are these plastic things that slide out of my sun visors.
At this point in time my car sitting out front with a broken alternator I am getting that fixed on Saturday I have a silver Nissan Altima sedan bucket seats in the front I still have to fix the window and the radio and then my car will be running well and doing well being on disability you do not have a lot of choices but I feel like this cars and the last me for a few years.
accountCircle Canelius B
She has no AC so it's hell on earth driving around in florida rn
She's a good starter car, I've enjoyed her to the fullest. Shes easy to maintain since I bought her in cash and only need to check her oil every now and again. Nissans are very sturdy I appreciate the brand and how cheap parts are to attain
accountCircle Tabitha s
For a used car it has really low miles
Just brought it a week ago. Haven't really form a strong like or dislike to it

Nissan Altima Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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XE
155 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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GXE
155 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
155 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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GLE
155 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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2000 Nissan Altima Owner Reviews

4.02
52 Reviews
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5 stars 38%
4 stars 38%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 2%
1 star 6%
accountCircle Wendy M on March 24, 2021
I wouldn't take anything for my vehicle.
I have no problems with my vehicle. It is the best one I have ever owned. It is very reliable. It has excellent comfort. It is fully loaded. It is a great vehicle. I have two children that have to go everywhere and I don't have to worry about making it wherever we have to go.
accountCircle Jacob K on March 21, 2021
This car is very good on gas
It's a nice size car. It has a lot of nice features It's good on gae
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Ranks #4 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2000 Nissan Altima has an average owner rating of 4.02 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 18 other Midsize Cars.

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2000 Toyota Camry
4.33
2
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2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
4.18
3
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2000 Honda Accord
4.14
4
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2000 Nissan Altima
4.08

Ranks #3 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Nissan Altima has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 18 other Midsize Cars.

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2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
32 MPG
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2000 Honda Accord
30 MPG
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2000 Nissan Altima
29 MPG

Is The 2000 Nissan Altima A Good Car?

Yes a Nissan Altima is a very good choice when picking a vehicle it is very reliable and is very good on gas mileage.
Melissa F.
Yes. It's been pretty good to me. It's getting old and will probably die soon. It handles better in the snow than any car I've ever had.
Daniel M.
Yes it a fun and reliable. It has never left me stranded or left beside the road anywhere. Maintenance is very inexpensive for this car and the times I have had to replace any parts they always have... Read More
Court C.
Yes, it's 19 years old but it still runs great. I've had some minor issues with it but for the most part it has been a reliable car.
Amanda H.
Yes it gets me where I need to be. It has good mileage. The air conditioner works and it drives smoothly.
Gabriel K.

How Reliable Is The 2000 Nissan Altima?

Yes the Nissan Altima is a very reliable choice and no it does not have any problems to my knowledge.
Sherry K.
Right now the radiator is broken and it might not be worth fixing. It also has a rust spot, my emissions are setting off the check engine light, and it has no AC
Alyssa C.
Greatest thing ever but I know that you have a good time with the family or friends and family are coming over for
Ryan B.
I had a problem with the radiator but it was a minor fix, overall it has been minor fixes. I think the fact that we do several oil changes has helped
Steve O.
Tires gone out still smells like smoke. Engine has been replaced. Ac sometimes is not reliable. Seat been replaced.
Maureen D.

Is The 2000 Nissan Altima A Good Value?

It costs close to 60,000 which I Eads s very good deal for this make and model of car. Yes it is as t very good value.
Jeanne S.
The car is worth $130. It's probably not a good value because it's so old. It will break down a lot until I can buy another one.
Jess M.
I don't remember how much it cost when originally bought it but it was definitely a great value at the time
Dwight J.
I paid 5000 dollars cash for it back in 2011 and it was a great value taking into consideration how long it has lasted.
Mike B.
About $10000. Yes it is a good value for where go to work and any other place I need to be and errands to run.
Olga N.

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety