Model year record

1995 Nissan Altima

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 216 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V150000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
190,000
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-25
Owners notified
2003-04-28

Defect description

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V008000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
68
Reported to NHTSA
1995-01-24
Owners notified
1995-02-20

Defect description

CERTAIN OF THE BRAKE HOSES FOR THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WERE ROUTED INCORRECTLY SO THAT CONTACT IS MADE WITH A SUSPENSION COMPONENT. THIS CAUSES ABRASION TO THE HOSE AND EVENTUAL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

A LEAKING BRAKE HOSE REDUCES BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCES AND INCREASES THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF IT IS ROUTED CORRECTLY. MISROUTED HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE, REPLACED IF NECESSARY, AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V165000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-02
Owners notified
1994-10-17

Defect description

THE SHIFT LEVER LOCK PLATE, WHICH PREVENTS THE SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING INADVERTENTLY MOVED FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR NEUTRAL POSITION, CAN BE BROKEN BY THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION PIN.

Safety risk

INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION CAN CAUSE VEHICLE MOVEMENT WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO PREVENT THE SHIFT POSITION PIN FROM BREAKING THE SHIFT LEVER LOCK PLATE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal40138,000 mi
Air bags16
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline15
Power train: automatic transmission13
Vehicle speed control10200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine9
Unknown or other680,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)5
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4134,716 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module374,800 mi
Electrical system39,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3
Interior lighting3
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch3105,000 mi
Structure: body340,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages3
Air bags: side/window2
Electrical system: ignition2185,400 mi
Electrical system: wiring2175,559 mi
Engine and engine cooling2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Seat belts2111,000 mi
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Suspension2
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2110,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1139,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel/propulsion system1144,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)183,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering1
Structure: body: door1102,000 mi
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1140,230 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels: hub1

The 1994 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 2 times 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.