Representative photoEmissions test for a 2003 Nissan Altima
Emissions test for the 2003 Nissan Altima: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Nissan Altima for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2003 Nissan Altima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,472 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 883 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (474), structure (128) and engine (117). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V242000 | 2006-07-07 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THESE VARIATIONS IN TEMPERATURE CAN BE LARGE ENOUGH TO CAUSE A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR. |
| 03V455000 | 2003-11-17 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS. |
| 03V251000 | 2003-07-14 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, IOWA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH... |
| 03V084000 | 2003-03-11 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE, THE EXHAUST PIPE HANGER PIN MAY CATCH DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD THAT COULD BE IGNITED BY CONTACT WITH THE MAIN CATALYST. ALSO ON 2002 ALTIMA AND SENTRA VEHICLES, CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE THE PRE-CATALYST TO OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE THE CATALYST... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test: how we help
Your 2003 Nissan Altima needs an emissions test? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Before the shop sees your Altima
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Altima. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Under the hood: the 2.5L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
What to send us
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A rental while you wait
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. The rental is priced like any other on our site. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Before the shop starts
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Between shop visits
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
When you know your dates
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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