2000 Nissan Altra Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2000 Nissan Altra. Check your own VIN below.
- 2000
- 2002
1 safety recall for the 2000 Nissan Altra
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
On certain electric passenger vehicles. Due to a change in the integrated circuit for the motor control unit, the power supply unit can go into the fail-safe mode under the conditions of low battery charge and full acceleration at speeds greater than 30 miles per hour.
Remedy: The lessors/operators of the 15 vehicles will be contacted and a technician will be sent to replace the motor control unit. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2000 Nissan Altra. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Nissan Altra EV. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 85 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 81 / 91 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons |
Compare Nissan Altra model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Altra model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Nissan Altra | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Nissan Altra | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2000 Nissan Altra
How do I know if my 2000 Nissan Altra has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2000 Nissan Altra; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V165000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Altima15,472 complaints
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- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.