1996 Nissan Altima Consumer Discussions

Nissan Altima Audio Questions

2009 Altima and iPod

Written by: maxima_tx on Mar 21, 2009 06:56 PM

Just had to part with my 1996 Maxima after 412,000 miles and I'm considering a 2009 Altima. This question is for someone who has successfully gotten the Nissan iPod interface to work... Does it come up immediately and let you browse by album, artist, title or playlist using the radio controls, and show the song information on the display? I looked at a Ford Fusion ... Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Re: Best mid sized sedans -1.T.Camry 2.H.Sonata 3.N.Altima 4.F.Fusion [deltheking]

Written by: thegraduate on Mar 07, 2009 07:08 PM

You are contradicting yourself- calling the Camry/Sonata mushy ,dull.I have driven all makes and no,it is not dull or mushy.Their engines are as powerful as Honda/Nissan. What does mushy have to do with how the engine performs? I am referring to car handling, which in the Camry especially, is languid compared to the likes of Honda and Mazda. I said nothing of ... Read More...

Nissan Altima Maintenance and Repair

Re: 1996 Nissan Altima P0420 (Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshhold Bank 1)

Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Nov 06, 2008 04:27 PM

No, it means you have to check the warm-up three way catalyst (California models) or Three way catalyst (Non-California models). Here's your HOMEWORK :P Checking Catalytic Converters Read More...

1996 Nissan Altima P0420 (Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshhold Bank 1)

Written by: biggrobs15 on Nov 06, 2008 04:01 PM

Hello I have Code P0420 Does this mean I have to change the Catalyc Converter???? Read More...

1996 Nissan Altima Code P0507

Written by: biggrobs15 on Nov 06, 2008 03:58 PM

Hello my cars check engine light went on I got code P0507 (Idle control system malfunction) Any suggestions. I need to do Smog Test but with this code I dont think it will pass. I was thinking of getting a new Catalyc Converter but I dont know if this is the problem, I dont want to replace parts that I might not need. Than You Read More...

Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry vs Nissan Altima (V6 Models)

2008 Honda Accord vs 2008 Toyota Camry vs 2008 Nissan Altima (V6 Models)

Written by: norwestgal on Nov 14, 2007 02:30 PM

I have been watching the introduction of newer styled models of the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and the Honda Accord for 2008. For those out there with indepth knowledge - Which of these cars are the best $$$ for reliability, cost of ownership, and overall value. I have been driving a 1996 Toyota Corolla that has been great for me over the years! I have racked up ... Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Re: What so special about these "top rated" cars? [venus537]

Written by: pmerk28 on Oct 28, 2007 03:49 PM

Perhaps, but only because they (Nissan) had a lot of room for improvement. Nissans interiors were never pitiful. GM owned that category. They were average. Now IMO the Altima has surpassed the Camry inside. When it comes to interior fit and finish it still comes down to VW, then Honda and then the rest Yes, and both have gotten worse with the current generation ... Read More...

Long Term Reliability of Nissan Altima

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Written by: wildestkabs on Oct 15, 2007 01:36 PM

I have had 2 Altimas in the past. The first one, a 1996 model was absolutely trouble free. It got involved in an accident this year but I loved it so much, that I ended up buying a 1995 Altima SE. This one however, had its share of issues. But the main (only) reason for those issues was the extremely poor way in which the owner had handled the vehicle. I had to get some work ... Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

I need midsize perspective

Written by: bruuklin on Oct 14, 2007 08:53 AM

I need to buy a new car. Right now we have a 2006 Accord (4cyl) and an old, dying 1997 Nissan Sentra. The Sentra must go. More than anything, as boring as it may sound, we need reliability and longevity in whatever we buy (which is why we replaced our old, dying 1996 Mazda Protege with the Accord). I have been very pleased with the Accord so far, and I am now very enamored ... Read More...

Nissan Altima vs Toyota Camry

Re: A dire decision, Please help. Altima vs Camry [mikolas]

Written by: kvwater on Aug 28, 2007 08:41 PM

I've owned 2 Nissans. A 1991 300 ZX and a 1996 Maxima. They were both extremely reliable. Just the normal wear and tear stuff like breaks and tires. I recently test drove the Camry and the Altima. The Camry was nice, but boring. My father has a Camry. The Altima was fun and had features that the Camry didn't. Like keyless entry and CVT. I'm currently driving a 2004 Jeep ... Read More...