Emissions test for a 2004 Nissan Altima
Emissions test for the 2004 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 11.8 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 2004 Nissan Altima for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2004 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 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 28 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| 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$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,472 | $3,658 |
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 2004 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 276 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (112), structure (42) and electrical system (32). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2004 Nissan Altima: Emissions test
For an emissions test on the 2004 Nissan Altima, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
About your Altima
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Altima. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The powertrain to know here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
From request to repair
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Your rental while you wait
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Good habits for your car
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Before the shop starts
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Make a request
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
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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