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1997 Nissan Altima VIN decoder and recalls

Check a 1997 Nissan Altima by VIN: exact trim, engine and factory, plus the safety recalls NHTSA lists for the 1997 model year. Free, with official NHTSA data.

1997 Nissan Altima at a glance

VIN year code (10th character)V
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1997 Nissan Altima recalls

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1997 Nissan Altima questions

Does the 1997 Nissan Altima have recalls?

We are still loading NHTSA recall data for the 1997 Nissan Altima. Decode your VIN on this page to see its recalls now.

How do I know a Nissan Altima is a 1997 from the VIN?

The 10th character of a 1997 Nissan Altima VIN is V. The same code repeats every 30 years. On cars and light trucks built for North America, a letter in position 7 means 2010 or later and a digit means 1980-2009; the decoded result settles it.

What should I check before buying a used 1997 Nissan Altima?

Decode the VIN and make sure the model, engine and year match the listing, look for open recalls, compare the VIN on the dashboard, door label and title, and get a full history report for accidents, title brands and odometer records.

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