Nissan Altima L32 (2007–2012)

Nissan Altima L32 (2007–2012) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Nissan Altima — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
L31 2002–2006 —
L32 2007–2012 —
L33 2013–2018 —
L34 2019–present 2023

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Altima

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Nissan 2.5L 4-cylinder 2002–2023 5 models 98
Nissan 3.5L V6 (VQ35) 2002–2015 7 models 37

About this generation

The fourth generation Nissan Altima (chassis model L32A) was announced at the 2006 New York International Auto Show on April 12, 2006. It was the first Nissan sold in America to use the smaller Nissan D platform, with a new front and upgraded rear suspension. The wheelbase is shorter than the third-generation Altima, but interior space was mostly unchanged. The Maxima and Murano also used this new platform starting with the 2009 models.

As with the previous generation, it shares much of its mechanicals and platform with the Nissan Teana which is built for different market conditions in Asia. The fourth-generation Altima used revised versions of the engines from the third-generation model. The VQ35DE 3.5 L V6 engine produces and of torque, and the QR25DE 2.5 L straight-four engine produces and of torque. A 6-speed manual is standard, and a continuously variable transmission replaced the traditional automatic as the optional transmission.

This generation Altima came packaged with new technology such as a standard Smart Key (referred to as the "Nissan Intelligent Key"), along with available Bluetooth capability for cell phones, and a parking camera. The dashboard was designed with larger buttons for easy readability and a total of eight cup holders, two in front of the center console, two in the rear armrest, and one 20-ounce cup holder in each door. Several hidden compartments were added as well as doubling the glove compartment space.

For 2008, all Altima models received ABS with electronic brake-force distribution. In 2008, a new base model named the 2.5 became available as a more affordable version by offering less equipment. In 2009 for the 2010 model year, the Nissan Altima was facelifted with a new front fascia, hood, and headlights, as well as new wheels and interior materials. Electronic stability control, previously only offered as part of an option package on V6 models and unavailable with 4-cylinder engines, is now standard on all Altima trims including 4-cylinder models.

The CVT had been made standard by this point for most trims; the manual was dropped from dealer orders for the 2011 model year. However, the SR (formerly the SE) could still be had with a 6-speed manual (though this was for customer orders only). The coupe version of the Nissan Altima (codename D32) was officially revealed at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show, Nissan's first-ever two-door Altima. It had a shorter wheelbase, shorter overall length, and lower height than the Altima Sedan.

It was released on May 25, 2007, for the 2008 model year. The 2008 Altima Coupe was available with two engines: the same updated VQ35DE in the sedan, a 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 or the QR25DE, a 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder. Like the sedan, the Altima Coupe received a facelift for 2010 which included a redesigned front end, hood and grille, new projector beam headlights, and the Altima Coupe 2.5 S model came standard with 17" × 7.5" 5-split spoke aluminum alloy wheels, along with P215/55TR17 all-season tires instead of the 16" steel wheels provided in the former.

The SE model was renamed SR and came standard with 18" × 8.0" 5-split-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, and there was a revision to the fabric and trim pieces in the interior. The 2010 models came with Nissan's Vehicle Dynamic Control as standard equipment, which was previously a $600 (~$ in ) stand-alone option. A new premium Bose audio system with a 4.3-inch color display and Nissan's next-generation navigation system with a 6.5-inch color display with an internal hard drive providing 9.3 GB of music storage and USB connectivity were also included with the refresh.

Azure Blue was replaced by Navy Blue and there were two additional colors: Crimson Black and Ocean Gray.

Source: Wikipedia — Nissan Altima — Fourth generation (L32; 2006), CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2008 4 2,072 Structure, Unknown Or Other, Visibility/Wiper
2009 4 3,148 Steering, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2010 3 772 Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2012 4 423 Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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