DIMO gives developers API access to Nissan Altima vehicle data. Model years 2006 and newer connect with a DIMO device (DIMO LTE R1 or AutoPi). Headline signals include odometer, fuel percentage and vehicle speed.
DIMO provides a Nissan Altima vehicle data API for 2006 and newer model years, and the Altima connects through a DIMO device. DIMO gives developers API access to vehicle-state data: diagnostics, fault codes, battery and fuel health, odometer, and maintenance signals. Coverage for this ICE vehicle has been tested rather than assumed. Vehicle owners consent to and control sharing, so builders get data with clear provenance.
Signals by connection type
DIMO device — DIMO LTE R1 (2006 and newer)
| Signal | DIMO name | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer | powertrainTransmissionTravelledDistance | km |
| Fuel Percentage | powertrainFuelSystemRelativeLevel | % |
| Vehicle Speed | speed | km/h |
| Vehicle Ignition Status | isIgnitionOn | — |
| Engine RPM | powertrainCombustionEngineSpeed | rpm |
| Coolant Temperature | powertrainCombustionEngineECT | °C |
| Air Temperature | exteriorAirTemperature | °C |
| Diagnostic Trouble Codes | obdDTCList | — |
| Distance with MIL On | obdDistanceWithMIL | km |
| DTC Count | obdStatusDTCCount | — |
| Engine runtime | obdRunTime | seconds |
| Fuel Level | powertrainFuelSystemAbsoluteLevel | liters |
| Fuel Type | obdFuelTypeName | — |
| Low Voltage Battery | lowVoltageBatteryCurrentVoltage | volts |
| OBD Device Plugged In | obdIsPluggedIn | — |
| Powertrain Type | powertrainType | — |
| Throttle Position | powertrainCombustionEngineTPS | % |
| Altitude Level | currentLocationAltitude | m |
| Coordinates | currentLocationCoordinates | — |
| Heading | currentLocationHeading | degrees |
DIMO device — AutoPi (2010 and newer)
| Signal | DIMO name | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer | powertrainTransmissionTravelledDistance | km |
| Fuel Percentage | powertrainFuelSystemRelativeLevel | % |
| Vehicle Speed | speed | km/h |
| Engine RPM | powertrainCombustionEngineSpeed | rpm |
| Coolant Temperature | powertrainCombustionEngineECT | °C |
| Air Temperature | exteriorAirTemperature | °C |
| Barometric Pressure | obdBarometricPressure | kPa |
| Distance Since DTC Clear | obdDistanceSinceDTCClear | km |
| Distance with MIL On | obdDistanceWithMIL | km |
| Engine Air Intake | powertrainCombustionEngineMAF | grams/second |
| Engine Load | obdEngineLoad | % |
| Engine runtime | obdRunTime | seconds |
| Intake temperature | obdIntakeTemp | °C |
| Long Term Fuel Trim (Bank 1) | obdLongTermFuelTrim1 | % |
| Low Voltage Battery | lowVoltageBatteryCurrentVoltage | volts |
| Short Term Fuel Trim (Bank 1) | obdShortTermFuelTrim1 | % |
| Throttle Position | powertrainCombustionEngineTPS | % |
| Warmups Since DTC Clear | obdWarmupsSinceDTCClear | — |
| Altitude Level | currentLocationAltitude | m |
| Coordinates | currentLocationCoordinates | — |
No factory connectivity?
Nissan Altima model years 2006 and newer have no OEM cloud connection listed. For these years, a DIMO device (DIMO LTE R1 or AutoPi) plugs into the OBD-II port and streams vehicle signals once the owner connects it and consents to sharing.
See the developer quickstart for how owners connect vehicles and grant access.
Events available
- Idling
- Refuel
- Harsh braking
- New diagnostic trouble code
Build it
Query the latest Nissan Altima signals with the DIMO TypeScript SDK. The vehicle owner must first share access with your app through DIMO Connect.
import { DIMO } from '@dimo-network/data-sdk';
const dimo = new DIMO('Production');const tokenId = Number(process.env.DIMO_TOKEN_ID); // from DIMO Connect
const developerJwt = await dimo.auth.getDeveloperJwt({ client_id: process.env.DIMO_CLIENT_ID, domain: process.env.DIMO_REDIRECT_URI, private_key: process.env.DIMO_API_KEY,});const vehicleJwt = await dimo.tokenexchange.getVehicleJwt({ ...developerJwt, tokenId,});
// Latest Nissan Altima signalsconst data = await dimo.telemetry.query({ ...vehicleJwt, query: ` query { signalsLatest(tokenId: ${tokenId}) { powertrainTransmissionTravelledDistance { value timestamp } powertrainFuelSystemRelativeLevel { value timestamp } speed { value timestamp } } }`,});console.log(JSON.stringify(data, null, 2));Full walkthrough: Developer quickstart.
FAQ
Can I read fuel level remotely on a Nissan Altima?
Yes. A DIMO device reports fuel level in liters and fuel percentage as signals, and you read them through the Telemetry API with a Vehicle JWT. For per-trip values, request the fuel level signal in a segments query.
How do I track a Nissan Altima with no connected services?
Use a DIMO device. The record lists DIMO LTE R1 and AutoPi as providers for the Altima. Once the owner shares the vehicle with your Developer License, you exchange your Developer JWT for a Vehicle JWT and query the Telemetry API, including trips through segments.
Can I get check-engine light alerts for a Nissan Altima?
Yes, with a DIMO device. The DIMO LTE R1 entry lists the dtc event and the diagnostic trouble code signals. You can configure webhooks through the Vehicle Triggers API to push events to your endpoint instead of polling.
How do I detect idling on a Nissan Altima?
Use the segments query in the Telemetry API with the idling detection mechanism, which requires a DIMO device. Idling is listed as an event for the Altima. The maxIdleRpm setting defaults to 1000 and sets the upper bound for idle RPM.
How do I verify Nissan Altima mileage?
A DIMO device reports the odometer signal. To get verifiable proof, call the Attestation API odometer-statement endpoint with a Vehicle JWT, then retrieve the resulting credential through the Telemetry API.
Which Nissan Altima model years work with DIMO?
DIMO devices have been seen working on Nissan Altima model years 2006 and newer. For older vehicles, contact DIMO for additional support.
Do I need hardware to get Nissan Altima data?
Yes. DIMO lists no OEM cloud connection for the Nissan Altima, so data comes from a DIMO device.
Source: DIMO vehicle compatibility records. Coverage tested on a connected vehicle. Last verified .