Model year record

1997 Nissan Altima

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 141 owner complaints on file.

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V185000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
36,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-10-10
Owners notified
1996-10-28

Defect description

CERTAIN BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH A "BUCKLE BASE" THAT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE "BUCKLE BASE" TO BE BRITTLE FAILING TO COMPLY TO FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags1865,000 mi
Air bags: frontal16—
Unknown or other9106,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5—
Vehicle speed control4140,000 mi
Electrical system3140,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3—
Structure: body3169,000 mi
Structure: body: door3—
Suspension3169,000 mi
Tires3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module228,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Fuel system, gasoline2198,200 mi
Seat belts2—
Seat belts: front258,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Structure: body: trunk lid2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine1131,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1120,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train1131,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats1—
Service brakes1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Steering1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs166,122 mi
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle147,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Tires: sidewall1122,900 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Unknown164,149 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: multi piece1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1998 model has roughly the same number of 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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