NISSAN IS RECALLING MY 1994 AND EARLY 1995 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOLLOWING REPORTS THAT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN THESE VEHICLES HAD CAUSED A NUMBER OF MODERATE-TO-SEVERE EYE INJURIES. NISSAN HAS DEVELOPED A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT IS LESS POWERFUL WHEN IT INFLATES IN A CRASH TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AIR BAG INFLATION-RELATED INJURIES.
Safety risk
NISSAN EXPECTS THAT THIS NEW AIR BAG CAN HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF AIR BAG INFLATION-RELATED INJURIES.
Manufacturer remedy
NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS REPORTED THAT OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
ENGINE MOVEMENT CAN BE TRANSMITTED TO THE AIRFLOW METER/FILTER HOUSING AND SUPPORT BRACKET, WHICH IS MOUNTED IN THE ENGINE AIR DUCT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING TO PULL OUT OF THE CABLE GUIDE. THIS MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED.
Safety risk
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
NISSAN WILL REPOSITION THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING IN THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SLACK FOR ENGINE MOVEMENT. A RUBBER STOPPER WILL BE CLAMPED TO THE CABLE TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT POSITION FOR THE CABLE AT THE SUPPORT BRACKET. IN ADDITION, THE THROTTLE CABLE WILL BE TESTED FOR PULL OUT RESISTANCE FROM THE GUIDE IN THE EVENT THE CABLE WAS DAMAGED. THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Air bags: frontal
28
82,000 mi
Air bags
9
139,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
9
—
Electrical system: ignition
6
80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
6
—
Air bags: side/window
4
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
4
—
Power train: automatic transmission
3
—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
3
—
Tires
3
159,000 mi
Electrical system
2
192,000 mi
Engine
2
192,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor
2
104,990 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
2
—
Suspension: front
2
—
Wheels: hub
2
—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
1
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
—
Electrical system: horn
1
—
Electrical system: ignition: switch
1
19,100 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
1
114,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
1
107,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
—
Equipment
1
126,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
—
Exterior lighting
1
—
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
1
—
Fuel system, other
1
145,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
1
—
Interior lighting
1
—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
1
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
1
—
Structure: body: door
1
—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
1
63,000 mi
Suspension: rear
1
—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
1
—
Unknown or other
1
—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
—
Vehicle speed control: cables
1
—
Visibility
1
126,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
—
Visibility: windshield
1
—
The 1993 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
