Sell your 2000 Nissan Altima for cash

The 2000 Nissan Altima is a compact car that came with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine. At 26 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2000 Nissan Altima at a glance

Body styleCompact Cars
Engines2.4L 4-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy18–21 city / 26–28 highway / 21–24 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,800–$3,200 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂370–423 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations
Age26 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 26 years old, most of a 2000 Altima's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a compact car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Altima. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine and engine cooling, typically around 86,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2000 Nissan Altima recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2000 Nissan Altima. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

TiresFeb 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V065000

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h tires. The recalled tires are identified by dot serial #w2 t2 vf3 xxx or w2 t2 vf3 xxxx; where xxx may be 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529…

Risk: Under these circumstances, a belt edge separation is posible, which could resulting in the loss of tire pressure.

Common 2000 Altima problems

Owners have filed 160 complaints about the 2000 Nissan Altima with NHTSA. 25 reports involved a crash and 5 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 21 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Engine and Engine Cooling19
  • Electrical System16
  • Vehicle Speed Control15
  • Engine and Engine Cooling10
  • Tires9
  • Tires9

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine and Engine Cooling86,000 mi
  • Electrical System115,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control51,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling83,000 mi
  • Tires130,000 mi

2000 Nissan Altima service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 57 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2000 Nissan Altima. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System8
  • Unknown or Other5
  • Electrical System3
  • Steering3
  • Suspension3
  • Visibility3

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2024 · NTB13-107G

    VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions o

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2024 · NTB09-081K

    WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2024 · NTB13-028I

    REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2024 · NTB17-019H

    WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Selling a 2000 Altima: questions

How much is a 2000 Nissan Altima worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2000 Altima that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2000 Altimas that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2000 Altima with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Nissan Altima; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2000 Altima?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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