Well I have had that problem before, but I punctured the transmission oil pan and the car lost all its transmission oil, I have a 96 Altima, u might try checking the oil, I did and the car runs without it, it wont move.
The most obvious suggestion to this is that pressing and releasing the brake pedal while the ignition is switched on
You try pushing on the brakes while trying to put it in drive?
Hope this link helps: http://www.trustmymechanic.com/auto-repair/22/1994-nissan-altima-engine-dies-while-driving-but-restarts-ok.html
It might have run out of gas.
I have a 2003 Altima that while traveling under 35 mph might shut down. Nissan says it is the crank shaft angle sensor thingy. Nissan will repair for $215.00 or your local mech. will do it for $191.00...KNOWN problem but no recall!
The 2005 Nissan Altima auto tensioner pulley can be removed by removing the center bolt. You will need to hold the pulley stationary while you loosen the bolt.
A 2009 Altima ranges from 23 to 32 miles per gallon, while a 2010 Nissan Altima V6 gets between 18 MPG (city) to 27 MPG (highway). The 2010 Altima Hybrid's mileage per gallon goes from 42 to 36. The 4-cylinder 2010 Nissan Altima gets 23 city MPG and 32 highway MPG. The Altima hybrid gets 35 city MPG and 33 highway MPG. The Altima's start at $19,900.
The average miles per gallon for the 2001 Nissan Altima depends on the model. The automatic 4 speed has an average of 21 miles per gallon while the manual 5 speed has an average of 23 miles per gallon.
Anything is possible if you have enough money.
While looking under the hood it will be on the right side of middle of the car attached to the firewall.
while standing in the front of car facing motor it is the 1st cylinder to the left
The maxima is a 3.0L while the altima is only a 2.4L. While the maxima only has 5-10 more horsepower, its extra cubic inches goes more twords torque. I would say maxima hands down. I personally have a 92 maxima, and it is not at all slow.