Model year record

1995 Nissan Altima

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

Nissan Altima, 1993–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1997 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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