1993 NISSAN ALTIMA
3 recalls, 150 complaints - 53 TSBs
10E002000 Feb 11, 2010
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE ... Read more
Consequence
THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
94V035000 Feb 28, 1994
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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 R... Read more
Complaint Statistics
150 total complaints
25 crashes 3 fires 23 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 16 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 14 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 |
| SEAT BELTS | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 7 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 31, 2017
Incident date: Jan 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Jan 21, 2016
Incident date: Dec 4, 2015
MY AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS STOPPED WORKING. ACCORDING TO MY OWNER'S MANUAL THERE IS A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL DEAL. THEY REFUSED TO SERVICE THE CAR. I CALLED NISSAN USA AND STARTED A CLAIM. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER, AND AGAIN THEY DIDN'T WANT TO SERVIC... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Feb 12, 2014
Incident date: Oct 12, 2013
THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED DRIVER DOOR DOES NOT LOCK OR SHUT PROPERLY, NISSAN NO LONGER MANUFACTURE THIS PART, REASON CAR IS OVER 10 YEARS OF AGE, THIS IS HOWEVER A SAFETY ISSUE AND A LIABILITY ISSUE, THIS PART (DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE) SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AND SHOULD BE MANUF... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 23, 2011
Incident date: Feb 23, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VAPOR CANISTER FAILED AND WOULD NO LONGER CAPTURE AND RECYCLES GASOLINE FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THIS ALSO CAUSES FUMES TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE IN COLD OR WET WEATHER. THE VEHICLE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 30, 2009
Incident date: May 28, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY AND SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT MUST QUICKLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, BUT SHE BELIEVES THE FAILURE IS DUE TO A MA... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Apr 13, 2008
Incident date: Apr 1, 2008
1993 ALTIMA, DOOR LATCH FAILURE WHICH CAUSES A PROBLEM FOR THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS (PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH) NISSAN NO LONGER MAKES THIS LATCH,(THE SENSOR THAT OPERATES THE BELTS ARE BUILT TOGETHER INSIDE THE LATCH) ITS A SAFETY PROBLEM OR ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED., PS I HAVE REPLACED TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 13, 2008
Incident date: Apr 1, 2008
1993 ALTIMA, DOOR LATCH FAILURE WHICH CAUSES A PROBLEM FOR THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS (PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH) NISSAN NO LONGER MAKES THIS LATCH,(THE SENSOR THAT OPERATES THE BELTS ARE BUILT TOGETHER INSIDE THE LATCH) ITS A SAFETY PROBLEM OR ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED., PS I HAVE REPLACED TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 16, 2006
Incident date: Sep 24, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE THROTTLE GEAR INCREASED DRAMATICALLY ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE BRAKES WERE INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE WAS PERMANENT... Read more
1 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 25, 2006
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF, BOTH REAR WINDOWS OPEN FROM THE UP POSITION TO HALF WAY DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. ONE TIME, THE CAR WAS STOLEN. TEENAGERS GAINED ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR THROUGH THE REAR WINDOWS THAT HAD AUTOMATICALLY OPENED AFTER THE DRIVER HAD SHUT ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 24, 2005
Incident date: Aug 15, 2005
DT: THE CALLER SAID THE ENGINE SUPPORT FRAME MEMBER RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CAR WASH, AND WHEN HE SPRAYED THE SUPPORT THE PAINT WAS WASHED AWAY, AND IT BLEW A HOLE IN THE FRAME MEMBER. CAR WAS PURCHASED AT AN AUCTION, AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jun 20, 2005
Incident date: Jun 19, 2005
DT: NISSAN ALTIMA 1993. THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE PEDAL DROPPED COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV UPWARDS OF 85 MPH. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOUNT HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE FIREWALL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER REACHED DOWN AND PULLED THE PEDAL UP BY HAND A... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Feb 9, 2005
Incident date: Feb 2, 2005
RECALL CAMPAIGN 94V035000 CONCERNING THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE COMMENCED TO ACCELERATE. NO OTHER INCIDENTS WERE REPORTED. CONSUMER FOUND THIS RECALL INFORMATION ON NHTSA WEBSITE. THE DEALER OR A REPAIR SHOP HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME.*... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2, 2005
Incident date: Feb 2, 2005
TODAY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION DUE TO THROTTLE CABLE BEING PULLED OUT OF PLACE WHILE DRIVING. I CONTACTED NISSAN USA AND THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO DECLINE REPAIR OF VEHICLE DUE TO 1) AGE OF VEHICLE 2) RECALL WORK PREVIOUSLY DONE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PRIOR RECALL WORK WAS PE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 10, 2005
Incident date: Dec 13, 2004
WHEN DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 7, 2004
REQUEST INFORMATION ON 1993 NISSAN ALTIMA. *PH *SC *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 21, 2003
Incident date: Oct 21, 2003
WHILE PULLING VEHICLE INSIDE OF GARAGE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, HIT THE GARAGE WALL, AND WENT THROUGH THE HOUSE. NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES REPORTED.*AK
Crash
AIR BAGS
Sep 1, 2003
Incident date: Sep 20, 2001
1993 NISSAN ALTIMA WAS STRUCK WHILE PARKED. BODY SHOP & INSURANCE ESTIMATOR INDICATE VEHICLE THAT HIT THE PARKED ALTIMA WAS TRAVELING FASTER THAN 35 MPH. THE PASSIVE RESTRAINTS (SEATBELTS) FAILED TO LOCK IN PLACE, AND THE DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG WAS NOT DEPLOYED. THE ALTIMA WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR, DRI... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 1, 2003
Incident date: Sep 20, 2001
1993 NISSAN ALTIMA WAS STRUCK WHILE PARKED. BODY SHOP & INSURANCE ESTIMATOR INDICATE VEHICLE THAT HIT THE PARKED ALTIMA WAS TRAVELING FASTER THAN 35 MPH. THE PASSIVE RESTRAINTS (SEATBELTS) FAILED TO LOCK IN PLACE, AND THE DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG WAS NOT DEPLOYED. THE ALTIMA WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR, DRI... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 7, 2003
Incident date: Jul 12, 2001
SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN 1996 I HAVE NEVER BEEN INFORMED OF THE RECALL ISSUED IN 1994 AND I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES EVEN AT FIRST WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE REASON FOR THE RECALL, THE THROTTLE CABLE PULL OUT, ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO ME AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. NHTS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Nov 13, 2002
Incident date: Oct 2, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOUNT BROKE FROM THE FIREWALL. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. CASE NUMBER 3927452 FOR NISSAN. MR. THE MOUNT WAS ABOUT 2 INCHES TALL AND PROVIDES THE PIVOT POINT, AND WITHOUT IT, THE MECHANISM DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED PULLING TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 26, 2002
Incident date: Aug 19, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS
Jul 30, 2002
Incident date: Jul 20, 2002
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: Jun 5, 2001
LENSES ARE BECOMING VERY CLOUDY OVER THE LAST YEAR TO THE POINT CONSUMER CAN BEARLY SEE THE ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: Jun 5, 2002
TWO REAR WINDOWS GO UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED FOR SMALL CHILDRE RIDING IN THE REAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 5, 2002
Incident date: Jan 29, 2002
WHILE DRIVING GAS PEDAL DROPPED TO FLOOR. DRIVER MADE IT TO A DEALER, DEALER STATED THROTTLE LINKAGE WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK
AIR BAGS
Nov 1, 2001
Incident date: Oct 11, 2001
WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, ALSO WHILE AT BODY SHOP SEAT BELT SENSOR WAS DAMAGED, DEALER REPLACED SEAT BELT SENSOR, HOWEVER WHEN CONSUMER PICKED UP VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. *AK *TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 17, 2001
ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET ALL SPOT WELDS BROKE AWAY FROM FLOORBOARD. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 16, 2001
Incident date: Aug 4, 2001
I HEAR A BANGING/ KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND WHILE COSTING. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT MAY BE BUT IT IS SCARY. I RECENTLY HAD MY FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKES REPLACED I DON'T KNOW IF THIS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE KNOCKING WHICH STARTED AFTER THE BRAKE JOB OR IF IT WAS A PROBLEM ALREA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 16, 2001
Incident date: Aug 4, 2001
I HEAR A BANGING/ KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND WHILE COSTING. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT MAY BE BUT IT IS SCARY. I RECENTLY HAD MY FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKES REPLACED I DON'T KNOW IF THIS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE KNOCKING WHICH STARTED AFTER THE BRAKE JOB OR IF IT WAS A PROBLEM ALREA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 13, 2001
Incident date: Aug 4, 2001
I HEAR A BANGING/ KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND WHILE COSTING. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT MAY BE BUT IT IS SCARY. I RECENTLY HAD MY FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKES REPLACED I DON'T KNOW IF THIS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE KNOCKING WHICH STARTED AFTER THE BRAKE JOB OR IF IT WAS A PROBLEM ALREA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 13, 2001
Incident date: Aug 4, 2001
I HEAR A BANGING/ KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND WHILE COSTING. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT MAY BE BUT IT IS SCARY. I RECENTLY HAD MY FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKES REPLACED I DON'T KNOW IF THIS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE KNOCKING WHICH STARTED AFTER THE BRAKE JOB OR IF IT WAS A PROBLEM ALREA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
May 21, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
WELDS GAVE OUT AND GAS PEDAL ASSEMBLY SIMPLY FELL OFF. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
May 7, 2001
Incident date: May 5, 2001
SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING GAS PEDAL WOULD GO TOWARDS FLOOR WITHOUT PUTTING FOOT ON IT, RPM'S WOULD GO UP TO 1000 RPMS, AND PEDAL WOULD NOT RELEASE. CONSUMER STATED THERES WAS RECALL 94 V 035 000; BUT THIS CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
May 2, 2001
WHILE VHEICLE WAS OFF AND WHEN TAKING GAS GAP OFF A FLAME SHOT OUT OF TANK ON CONSUMER'S ARM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Dec 10, 2000
ON ABOUT FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS, ENGINE HAS ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RPM UNINITIATED BY THE DRIVER. EACH OCCURRENCE HAS BEEN WHEN THE CAR WAS PUT INTO REVERSE AND STARTED BACKING UP. SO FAR WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKE, BUT ONLY WITH DIFFICULTY. WHEN TR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 19, 2000
THE TIMING COVER GASKET FAILED AND IS LEAKING OIL, TSB IS ISSUED CONCERNING THIS FAILURE. *MJS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 29, 2000
Incident date: Nov 14, 2000
THE FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR UNLOCKS. IT DOESN'T LOCK AGAIN. LUCKLY, FOUND IT WHEN THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 17, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
CONSUMER NOTICED OIL SPOTS IN PARKING LOT, AND IT GOT WORSE AND WORSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC OIL PAN WAS WORN OUT, AND OIL WAS JUST RUNNING OUT FROM BACK OF IT.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 2, 2000
OIL LEAK DEVELOPED AT ENGINE TIMING COVER. ESTIMATE TO REPAIR OVER $2000. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED BUT DENIED THERE WERE ANY OPEN SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS PROBEM AND DECLINED ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIR DESPITE THERE BEING A BULLETIN NUMBER NTB95058A ON THIS EXACT PROBLEM IN THE NHTSA DATABASE.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 11, 2000
GAS PEDAL BRACKET ATTACHED TO FIREWALL BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, CAUSING ACCELARATOR TO GET STUCK AT 25 MPH. GAS PEDAL RELEASED FROM WHERE IT WAS WELDED ON THE FIREWALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Sep 28, 2000
AFTER A RAIN STORM HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS FULL OF WATER, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BURN, WHICH COULD BURN THE BULB AND CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 26, 2000
Incident date: Dec 21, 1999
THE POWER STEERING BRACKET WAS NOT MOUNTED TO THE CYLINDER HEAD BLOCK DUE TO BROKEN AND MISSING MOUNTS/BOLTS, CAUSING NOISE. *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 26, 2000
ENGINE ROD BLEW. *MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 26, 2000
SPARK PLUG WIRES FAILED. *MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 26, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED CAUSING NOISE. *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Sep 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 21, 1999
ENGINE MISS AND STALLING DUE TO THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILURE. *MJS
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 19, 2000
ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE HAD TREAD SEPERATION. THE FIRST TIRE SEPERATED IN JUNE OF 00, THE OTHER THREE TIRES SEPERATED IN THE FOLLOWING MONTHS, LATE JULY, AND AUGUST. THE TIRES WERE PRO-RATED BY A FIRESTONE TIRE DEALER AND REPLACED. I FEEL THAT THIS PROBLEM NEEDED TO BE REPORTED TO YOUR AGENCY IN LIGHT ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 5, 2000
THE FRONT FRAME MEMBER HAS RUSTED OUT TO THE POINT OF BEING STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND BASED ON INSPECTION BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND A WELDING SHOP. THE DEALER SAID "DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT." THE REST OF THE UNDERBODY IS FREE OF RUST SUGGESTING A DEFECTIVE PART OR DESIGN. THE FRAME MEMBER PROVIDES SUPPO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 30, 2000
Incident date: Jun 22, 2000
GOT VERY ROUGH IDLE SPEED WHEN START. THE WHOLE CAR WAS SHAKING. BUT THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY WHEN PUSH THE GAS PEDAL OR IN DRIVING. THE DEALER SAID THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK. THIS VEHICAL HAS ONLY RUN 82000 MILES. SHOULD THE FUEL INJECTION FAIL?
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 20, 2000
VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE BOTTOM. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND TECHNICIAN SAID THAT ENGINE TIMING COVER WAS DEFECTIVE. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK *ML
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 NISSAN ALTIMA
53 manufacturer communications from 42 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 4 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
NTB08-097L
Sep 21, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB23-049
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations ar
NTB23-053
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal
NTB13-107F
Apr 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-003C
Apr 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-126C
Feb 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08-097K
Feb 22, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001F
Dec 7, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001e
Feb 12, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
U3005 1991-93 Se
Jul 1, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Expiration Notification a?? Fuel Pump Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 1993, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 1991-1993 Model Year Nissan Sentra (B13) and 1993 Altima (U13) vehicles to inspect a
93U3005a
Jun 30, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SENTRA (B13) AND ALTIMA (U13) FUEL PUMPS Service Campaign ID # 93-U3005 is no longer active. i?? Repair orders opened after this bulletina??s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Cam
NTB08055C
Jan 27, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF
NTB08055C
Jan 27, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF
NTB92123D
Aug 27, 2013
200000 WHEELS
Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin
NTB92123D
Aug 27, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
200000 WHEELS
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
200000 WHEELS
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB-13-038
Apr 3, 2013
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS
NTB99001A
Mar 19, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh
NTB-09-101
Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-09-129
Sep 13, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB99005A
Jun 17, 1999
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
KEY VALUE BRAKE PAD SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT
NTB99005
Mar 1, 1999
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
SERVICE INFORMATION ON KEY VALUE BRAKE PADS. *TT
NTB98055
Jul 15, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1N4DL01D0WC150648 MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *YC
NTB98036
May 1, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
HVAC BLOWER MOTOR NOISE. *YC
NTB98033
Apr 15, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING A OIL LEAK AT FRONT OF ENGINE. *YC
NTB97007A
Jan 1, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1N4BU31D - VC138483 MAY EXPERIENCE POOR AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) PERFORMANCE. *YC
97111598012A
Nov 15, 1997
200000 WHEELS
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING REAR WHEEL ARCH CORROSION REPAIR. *YC
NTB021
Mar 12, 1997
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
REAR DOOR PARTITION SEAL. *JD
NTB97007
Jan 29, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
POOR AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) PERFORMANCE- LOW PRESSURE GOES INTO VACUUM. *JD
NTB95058A
Jul 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ALTIMA EXHIBITS OIL LEAKAGE AT THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE O-RING SEAL BETWEEN THE TIMING COVER AND THE BLOCK. *SD
NTB95058
Jun 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FRONT OIL COVER LEAK. *TW
NTB94110
Dec 1, 1994
150000 SEAT BELTS
ALTIMA SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *TW
FC0009750
Oct 1, 1994
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ERRATIC POWER WINDOW OPERATION. *TW
FC0009790
Oct 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *TW
FC0009875
Oct 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE 3M K500 ADHESION PROMOTER NECESSARY FOR RECALL 94V-035 IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE THROUGH NISSAN TECH LINE AND MUST BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE LOCAL 3M REPRESENTATIVE. *TW
FC0009755
Oct 1, 1994
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
DASH HARNESS BEHIND GLOVE BOX BRACKET THAT ATTACHES TO EVAPORATOR CAN BE PINCHED BETWEEN EVAPORATOR AND ENGINE WALL CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW. *TW
NTB93107
Jul 1, 1993
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK DIFFICULT TO FILL; FUEL GUAGE INACCURATE. *TW
FC0008456
May 1, 1993
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BUZZ NOISE COMING FROM DASH CAUSED BY CRUISE CONTROL. *TW
FC0008392
Apr 1, 1993
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK IS DIFFICULT TO FILL ALL THE WAY. *TW
FC0008090
Feb 1, 1993
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST NOISE/RATTLE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN ALTIMA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA19002
Opened: Jul 29, 2019 , Closed: Jun 16, 2025
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
On July 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened EA19002 to investigate instances of alleged rear lower control arm failures in 2013-2018 Nissan Altima and 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima vehicles. At the time the investigation was opened ODI had 91 consumer complaints alleging rear lower ... Read more
PE18013
Opened: Dec 1, 2018 , Closed: Aug 21, 2019
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
PE18-013 was opened on December 1, 2018, with 4 complaints to ODI alleging incidents of the lower control arm fracturing at a connection point to the vehicle chassis due to corrosion. ODI has received an additional 87 complaints since the PE was opened. During PE18-013, Nissan indicated model years ... Read more
PE11020
Opened: May 23, 2011 , Closed: Mar 14, 2012
Brake Master Cylinder Internal Leak
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE11-020 to investigate possible brake performance loss due to brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster in the subject vehicles.A total of 237 complaints were identified by ODI and Nissan.The majority of complaints and warra... Read more
PE07026
Opened: May 22, 2007 , Closed: Jun 27, 2007
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
NISSAN NOTIFIED THE AGENCY ON JUNE 18, 2007 THAT IT WILL RECALL (RECALL # 07V267) ALL MY 2007 ALTIMA VEHICLES WITH 2.5 LITER ENGINE BUILT AT THE SMYRNA, TENNESSEE PLANT FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 TO MAY 11, 2007 AND AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT FROM OCTOBER 30, 2006 TO MAY 11, 2007.NISSAN DETERMINE... Read more
RQ06001
Opened: Feb 22, 2006 , Closed: Jul 18, 2006
ENGINE STALL - CRANK POSITION SENSOR
ON JUNE 28, 2006 NISSAN SUBMITTED TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) A PART 573 REPORT ADVISING THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 NISSAN SENTRA AND NISSAN ALTIMA SEDANS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES WOULD BE RECALLED TO REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM). THE RECALL IS ... Read more
PE02078
Opened: Oct 18, 2002 , Closed: Mar 25, 2003
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON OCTOBER 18, 2002 BASED ON THREE REPORTS INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE DRIVER WHILE THE VEHICLE W... Read more
EA01015
Opened: Aug 9, 2001 , Closed: Apr 24, 2003
PASSENGER AIR BAG-RELATED FACIAL/EYE INJ
BY LETTER DATEDAPRIL 11, 2003, NISSAN NOTIFIED NHTSAIT WILL CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE WITH A DEPOWERED AIR BAG MODULE IN MODEL YEAR 1994 - EARLY 1995 (BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 2, 1995) NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES. THE REPLACEMENT MODULE WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS... Read more
PE01008
Opened: Mar 13, 2001 , Closed: Aug 9, 2001
PASSENGER AIR BAG-RELATED EYE INJURIES
PE94035
Opened: Apr 26, 1994 , Closed: Aug 31, 1994
SEAT BELT LOCK-UP
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NISSAN ALTIMA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NISSAN ALTIMA across all model years (1993, 2025).
138
Total Recalls
20,286
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
1,207
Reported Crashes
322
Reported Fires
21
Reported Deaths
NISSAN ALTIMA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 62 | View |
| 2023 | 0 | 40 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 55 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 120 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 289 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 359 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 323 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 521 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 791 | View |
| 2015 | 10 | 1,208 | View |
| 2014 | 8 | 1,397 | View |
| 2013 | 12 | 2,982 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 579 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 320 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 541 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 2,150 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 1,376 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 598 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 1,043 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 1,364 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 334 | View |
| 2003 | 10 | 1,099 | View |
| 2002 | 12 | 1,321 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 202 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 199 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 110 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 141 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 141 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 117 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 216 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 120 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 3 | 150 |