The Nissan Altra is a estate built from 1998 to 2004. Engines offered: Electric. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Altra is
The Nissan Altra is a estate that Nissan built from 1998 to 2004 — 7 model years. It has been offered with Electric power. Its closest sibling in the Nissan range: Murano.
Nissan Altra tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Altra owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Nissan Altra have? Power & range
The Nissan Altra is offered with 1 powertrain — Electric. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Nissan Altra, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Electric motor | — | — | Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Altra by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Nissan Altra. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Altra | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 2 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Nissan Altra?
The Altra is a estate, built from 1998 to 2004. Engines offered: Electric.
What is the Nissan Altra warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Altra reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Altra?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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