1995 NISSAN ALTIMA
5 recalls, 216 complaints - 63 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.
03V150000 Apr 25, 2003
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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... Read more
Consequence
NISSAN EXPECTS THAT THIS NEW AIR BAG CAN HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF AIR BAG INFLATION-RELATED INJURIES.
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.
95V008000 Jan 24, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Consequence
A LEAKING BRAKE HOSE REDUCES BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCES AND INCREASES THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
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.
94V165000 Sep 2, 1994
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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.
Consequence
INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION CAN CAUSE VEHICLE MOVEMENT WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO PREVENT THE SHIFT POSITION PIN FROM BREAKING THE SHIFT LEVER LOCK PLATE.
Complaint Statistics
216 total complaints
49 crashes 11 fires 47 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 40 |
| AIR BAGS | 16 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 15 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 4 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 29, 2016
Incident date: Mar 25, 2016
MY 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA BURN OUT WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, COMING FROM THE HOSPITAL WITH MY SON.
Fire
SEAT BELTS
Apr 27, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2015
THE SEAT BELT WON'T RELEASE. WE HAVE TO KEEP PULLING THE BELT AND RAPPING IT AROUND THE HEAD REST SO THAT WE CAN DRIVE IT. IF WE ALLOW IT TO RETRACT WE CANNOT PULL IT OUT OF THE BELT RE-TRACTOR. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 4, 2014
Incident date: Mar 4, 2014
RUSTING CROSS MEMBER BAR OF THE RADIATOR CORE OF ALL NISSAN ALTIMA FROM 1995. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THE CROSS MEMBER BAR OF THE RADIATOR CORE COMPLETELY RUSTED. NO RUST ANYWHERE EXCEPT FOR THIS AREA OF VEHICLE. PART SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO INFERIOR WORKMANSHIP OF THE STEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 4, 2014
Incident date: Mar 4, 2014
RUSTING CROSS MEMBER BAR OF THE RADIATOR CORE OF ALL NISSAN ALTIMA FROM 1995. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THE CROSS MEMBER BAR OF THE RADIATOR CORE COMPLETELY RUSTED. NO RUST ANYWHERE EXCEPT FOR THIS AREA OF VEHICLE. PART SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO INFERIOR WORKMANSHIP OF THE STEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 14, 2014
Incident date: Jan 11, 2013
AFTER READING SEVERAL ARTICLES ON LINE ABOUT THE RUSTING CROSS MEMBER BAR OF THE RADIATOR CORE OF ALL NISSAN ALTIMA AND MAXIMA CARS FROM 1992-2006 AND THEIR RE-BADGED INFINITI CARS I DECIDED TO CHECK MY VEHICLE WHICH ONLY HAS 41500 ORIGINAL MILES AND KEPT IN A GARAGE MOST OF THE TIME OWNING IT. I AM... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sep 18, 2012
Incident date: Sep 14, 2012
I WAS DRIVING AND THE GAS PEDAL SEPARATED/ CRACKED FROM THE FIREWALL . *TR *JS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 18, 2012
Incident date: Sep 14, 2012
I WAS DRIVING AND THE GAS PEDAL SEPARATED/ CRACKED FROM THE FIREWALL . *TR *JS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 27, 2012
Incident date: Feb 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DETACHED FROM THE FIREWALL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP BUT THEY DID NOT DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE FAILURE. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 3, 2010
Incident date: Apr 3, 2010
WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL WITH MODERATE TO HEAVY PRESSURE (FOR MODERATE TO FAST ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE), THE VEHICLE, ON OCCASION, CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AFTER RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL. IF THE GAS PEDDLE WAS PRESSED DOWN FIRMLY WHEN THIS HAPPENS, BRAKING HAS LITTLE EFFECT ON CONTROLLING TH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 7, 2008
Incident date: Mar 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE POWER DOOR LOCK LOCKS AND UNLOCKS ALL OF THE DOORS IN THE VEHICLE EXCEPT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE DOOR ALSO CANNOT BE UNLOCKED OR LOCKED WITH THE KEY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED TWICE BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND THEY BOTH STATED THAT THEY ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jun 7, 2007
Incident date: Jun 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. THE SIDEWALL WAS PUNCTURED BY THE COIL SPRING. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED BY A MECHANIC. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 133,792.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 4, 2007
Incident date: Mar 28, 2007
RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING LOCATED ON STRUT BROKE, THE TOP COIL RUSTED AND BROKE THE REMAINING COIL SPRING JUMPED OVER THE RETAINER ON THE STRUT ASSEMBLY AND WAS RESTING ON THE INNER FENDER. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Jun 23, 2006
Incident date: Jun 22, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT DEALER TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE, PERSONNEL OF THE DEALERSHIP WAS OBSERVED PUTTING A DEVICE UNDER THE DASH BOARD. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THE DEALER DAMAGED THE BATTERY INTENTIONALLY. WHEN THE DEALER WAS REPLACING THE BATTERY CABLE BY TAKING THE STEERING COLUMN APAR... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Oct 18, 2005
Incident date: Apr 23, 2005
DT: 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REPLACEMENT TIRES HAD SIDEWALL RIPS AND TEARS. THESES WERE PURCHASED IN 2003; ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THIS IS A KELLY CHARGER TIRE, 20550/R15TR. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE TIRE PROBLEMS WERE DUE TO ROAD HAZARDS. THE CONTACT STILL HAS T... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Aug 18, 2005
Incident date: Jul 30, 2005
95 NISSAN ALTIMA SHOWS "AIR BAG WARNING" WITHOUT ANY DISCREPANCIES. I SHOWED MY CAR TO NISSAN DEALER AND HE SAID THAT SENSOR FAILED , SO IT IS SHOWING WARNING. HE SAID THAT WOULD COST ME $900 BUGS. I ASKED THE DEALER TO NOT TO DO ANY WORK ON THIS . I WANT TO LET HIGHWAY SAFETY TO KNOW THIS AN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 2, 2005
Incident date: Apr 10, 2005
A GREAT DEAL OF OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT SEAL ON THE TIMING COVER. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA AND NISSAN HAS ISSUED AT LEAST THREE SERVICE BULLETINS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, TWO SERVICE BULLETINS WERE ISSUED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION (1995)!! THIS DEFECT RE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jul 18, 2005
Incident date: Jul 4, 2005
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE TO DISENGAGE WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND COMING OFF A FREEWAY OFF RAMP. I TIRED SEVERAL TIMES PRESSING THE BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. I FINALLY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO STOP IT. I WAS VERY LUCKY THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS IN MY PATH OR I WOULD... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 12, 2005
Incident date: May 31, 2005
DT RECEIVED A NOTICED FROM PERSON I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM. THIS LETTER STATES THAT NISSIAN OFFERING NEW AIR BAG THAT WAS IS MADE BETTER AND TO BE INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE AT NO CHARGE TO ME. IT DOES SOUND LIKE A RECALL. HAVE CONTACTED DEALER THEY SAID THIS DOES NOT SHOW THIS IN THEIR SYSTEMS AND HA... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 20, 2005
Incident date: Jul 27, 2003
1995 NISSAN ALTIMA AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ARE FLASHING ON THE DASH BOARD.*MR THE CONSUEMR READ ABOUT AN AIR BAG RECALL ON THE 1994-1995 ALTIMA'S. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE DEALER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ALSO REFUSE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 13, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
1999 NISSAN ALTIMA AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AFTER HITTING A DEER AT 25 MPH. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN#03V150000. *SC THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS NOT TOLD THE AIR BAG RECALL WAS NOT CONPLETE. *JB
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 11, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
AIR BAG RECALL. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN 03V150000. THE OLD AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED. *SC *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jan 25, 2005
Incident date: Jan 13, 2005
ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET WELDS BROKE, CANNOT DRIVE VEHICLE. *NM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 16, 2004
Incident date: May 20, 2004
DEALER REFUSED TO INSTALL NEW AIR BAG FOR SAFETY RECALL DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES, BUT WILL NOT DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION TO THE CONSUMER. *AK THE CONSUMER HIT A DEER AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *SC
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 15, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE CAUSE HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. THE DRIVER WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *LA
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 13, 2004
Incident date: Jan 2, 2004
THIS COMPLAINT IS NONE OF THE ABOVE BUT I COULD NOT FIND A LINK ON THIS SITE FOR MY SPECIFIC COMPLAINT, THEREFORE, I AM USING THIS TO AIR MY COMPLAINT. MY COMPLAINT IS WITH NISSAN NORTH AMERICA. MY PROBLEM IS A RESULT OF A RECALL ON MY 1995 NISSAN, ALTIMA. MY PROBLEM IS A RESULT OF THE AIRBAG REC... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
VEHICLE HAS REMOTE LOCK ON STARTER,( IF PAYMENT IS NOT MADE ON DUE DATE). ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE, REMOTE LOCK FAILED. AT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT WAS MADE 3 TIMES, SINCE THEN OTHER ELECTRICAL PARTS HAVE FAILED AND/OR FAILING. AIR CONDITIONING HAS FAILED, WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS HAVE HAPHAZDERLY WORKED... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2003
I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON MY 1995 ALTIMA FOR AIR BAG REPLACEMENT. I CONTACTED MY DEALER LAST MONTH AND HE SAID THAT I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL I GOT MY LETTER FROM NISSAN. NOW THAT RED LIGHT IS FLASHING AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY REPAIRS NOW AND THEN HAVE THE BAG REPLACED LATER BY NISSAN. PL... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
VEHICLE HAS REMOTE LOCK ON STARTER,( IF PAYMENT IS NOT MADE ON DUE DATE). ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE, REMOTE LOCK FAILED. AT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT WAS MADE 3 TIMES, SINCE THEN OTHER ELECTRICAL PARTS HAVE FAILED AND/OR FAILING. AIR CONDITIONING HAS FAILED, WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS HAVE HAPHAZDERLY WORKED... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
VEHICLE HAS REMOTE LOCK ON STARTER,( IF PAYMENT IS NOT MADE ON DUE DATE). ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE, REMOTE LOCK FAILED. AT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT WAS MADE 3 TIMES, SINCE THEN OTHER ELECTRICAL PARTS HAVE FAILED AND/OR FAILING. AIR CONDITIONING HAS FAILED, WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS HAVE HAPHAZDERLY WORKED... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
VEHICLE HAS REMOTE LOCK ON STARTER,( IF PAYMENT IS NOT MADE ON DUE DATE). ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE, REMOTE LOCK FAILED. AT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT WAS MADE 3 TIMES, SINCE THEN OTHER ELECTRICAL PARTS HAVE FAILED AND/OR FAILING. AIR CONDITIONING HAS FAILED, WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS HAVE HAPHAZDERLY WORKED... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Apr 19, 2004
WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS WENT OFF INADVERTENTLY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 8, 2004
Incident date: Dec 23, 2003
CONSUMER MADE 3 ATTEMPTS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE AIR BAG RECALL 03V150000 REPAIRS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR 3 MONTHS. *AK THE REPAIRS WERE MADE ON 4/12/04 AND THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE IS SATISFIED WITH THE REPAIRS. *NM
AIR BAGS
Feb 27, 2004
Incident date: Feb 27, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 03V150000 CONCERNING PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED NISSAN NORTH AMERICA HEADQUARTERS, AND MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT REPLACEMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR OF T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 23, 2004
Incident date: Oct 23, 2003
AS CONSUMER WAS COMPLETING A TURN TO PULL FORWARD ONTO THE ROAD, WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ACCOMPANIED BY A FIRE. *PH THE CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED NISSAN FOR TWO REASONS #1 THERE WAS NO IMPACT OF ANY KIND OR ACCIDENT AND #2 NISSAN ENGINEERS SHOULD FIND OUT WHY THE AIR BAS DEPLOY... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 5, 2004
Incident date: Nov 2, 2002
I AM EXPERIENING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING ON MY VEHICLE. WHENEVER I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE LIGHTS IN MY DASHBOARD TURN ON. IT APPEARS THERE IS A SHORT IN THE REAR LIGHT WIRES OR SOMETHING. THIS HAS CAUSED MY SHIFTER LIGHT TO BLOW SEVERAL TIMES.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 16, 2003
Incident date: Dec 16, 2003
K
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Dec 6, 2003
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
THE PART THAT HOLD THE HOOD LATCH DOWN RUSTED OUT AT THE BASE CAUSING THE HOOD TO PARTIALLY RELEASE WHILE DRIVING. HAD TO HAVE THE BOTTOM WELDED. *LA
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Nov 13, 2003
Incident date: Nov 12, 2003
95 NISSAN ALTIMA AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE AFTER 103,000 MILES ON CAR. I FEEL THIS MODULE SHOULD BE REPLACED BY NISSAN FREE OF CHARGE. *LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 2, 2003
Incident date: Oct 23, 2003
BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING - NO CRASH INVOLVED. CAR WAS MOVING ABOUT 1 MPH - HAD JUST BARELY STARTED TO PULL FORWARD. BASE OF BAGS CAUGHT FIRE - SMOLDERED FOR 30-40 MINUTES. BAGS HAD TO BE CUT OFF TO PROVIDE VISION TO DRIVE CAR HOME. CURRENT, CAR WILL TURN OVER BUT NOT START UP. *LA
Fire
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 2, 2003
Incident date: Oct 23, 2003
BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING - NO CRASH INVOLVED. CAR WAS MOVING ABOUT 1 MPH - HAD JUST BARELY STARTED TO PULL FORWARD. BASE OF BAGS CAUGHT FIRE - SMOLDERED FOR 30-40 MINUTES. BAGS HAD TO BE CUT OFF TO PROVIDE VISION TO DRIVE CAR HOME. CURRENT, CAR WILL TURN OVER BUT NOT START UP. *LA
Fire
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 16, 2003
Incident date: Sep 6, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS IN A MILD FRONTAL COLLISION AT 5 MPH AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PER THE OWNERS MANUA, THE AIR BAGS SHOULD ONLY DEPLOY IN 30 MPH AND FASTER COLLISIONS. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TOTALED DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. CONSUMER FELT THAT THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN RECALL 03 V 150 000 WAS... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Jul 17, 2003
Incident date: Jul 17, 2003
MY ALTIMA WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY, 2002 WITH ABOUT 67,000 MILES ON IT, AND IT IS A 1995 MODEL. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT IN MORE THAN SEVEN TIMES AND HAVE PAID AT LEAST $2,000. MY MAIN COMPLAINT IS THAT I HAVE HAD TO GO IN THREE TIMES TO REPAIR MY GEAR SHIFT. IT REPEATEDLY LOCKS INTO THE PARK POSITIO... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 14, 2003
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT EARLIER THIS YEAR. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FACIAL AREA AND A BROKEN WRIST. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT CHANGING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE SOMETHING TO BE DONE ABOU... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 9, 2003
Incident date: Jun 2, 2003
WHEN THE CONSUMER ARRIVED AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE TO RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAG PERFORMED, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WOULD TAKE 2 HOURS AS STATED ON THE RECALL LETTER, HOWEVER WHEN THE CONSUMER DID NOT HEAR BACK FROM THE DEALER LATER IN THE AFTERNOON, WHEN SHE CALLED SHE WAS TOLD NO O... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2003
Incident date: Jan 6, 2003
THERE IS A MAJOR SHORTAGE IN MY CAR. THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK RIGHT AND WHEN YOU BRAKE ONLY ONE SIDE WORKS, THIS HAD INTERFERED WITH THE INTERNAL LIGHTING. SOMETHING IS ALWAYS WRONG UNDER THE HOOD. YOU SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR THEM TO FINALLY FIX THE PROBLEM AFTER THEY HAVE REPLACED THIN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
May 30, 2003
Incident date: May 29, 2003
VEHICLE'S WELDING THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE PEDAL CAME OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO KEEP ACCELERATING. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 19, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
LTR FM LAWRENCE BARON ON BEHALF OF CLIENT JERAE B JELLAND(OR)INDIVIDUAL INJURED BY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WHICH CAUSED EYE DAMAGE AND QUESTIONED THE STATUS OF NHTSA DEFECT INVESTIGATION OF THE NISSAN ALTIMA MODEL YEARS 1994 AND 1995 REPLY TO PORTLAND OFC. *MR ANOTHER VEHICLE SIDE SWIPED THE F... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 8, 2003
Incident date: Apr 25, 2003
ALTERNATOR HAS GONE BAD THREE TIMES. *NLM
AIR BAGS
Jan 29, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
WE NEED TO HAVE NISSAN ALTIMA 1994-1995 RE-CALLED DUE TO FALTY PASSENGER AIR-BAGS. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE THAT SUFFERED FROM INJURY'S AND THANK GOD I AM NOT ONE, BUT IT SHOULDEN'T TAKE ME OR MY LOVED ONES TO SUFFER FROM A INJURY THAT CAN BE AVOIDED. THEN WILL IT CHANGE IT'S FAULTS? PLEASE HELP THE PE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 21, 2002
Incident date: Oct 16, 2002
CONSUMER STATES GAS PEDAL BRACKET FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF ACCELERATION. CONSUMER ADVISED BRACKET IS A WELDED COMPONENT. TS
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA
63 manufacturer communications from 51 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 4 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 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.
NTB-08-055-A
Jan 27, 2014
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
99022
Oct 28, 2005
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB99022C
Aug 5, 2003
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
03028A
May 21, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. REVISED VERSION. *TT
03028
Apr 14, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. *TT
NTB99053B
Jan 22, 2002
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
NTB99053B
Jan 22, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON NISSAN REVISED TPS ADJUSTMENT PROCDURE. *SLC
NTB99022B
May 2, 2001
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB01023
Apr 25, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TEST CONNECTOR. *SLC
NTB99022A
Aug 26, 1999
150000 SEAT BELTS
CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT
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
NTB98021A
Feb 15, 1999
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLE WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT MISFIRE OR RUNNING ROUGHLY DUE TO SPARK PLUG WIRE(S). *TT
NTB98099
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0136 STORED IN THE ECM. *TT
NTB98024A
Aug 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DTCS P0120, P0510, P0731, P0732 OR P0733 WITH NO DRIVEABILITY INCIDENTS. *YC
NTB98055
Jul 15, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1N4DL01D0WC150648 MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *YC
NTB98061
Jul 15, 1998
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
INFORMATION REGARDING INSTRUMENT PANEL INSPECTION AFTER PASSENGER AIR BAG ACTIVATION. *TT
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
NTB97090
Jan 28, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING EXHAUST ODOR. *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
NTB97002
Jan 15, 1997
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
REPLACEMENT BRACKETS FOR THE 1994-97 ALTIMA PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE ARE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NISSAN PARTS SYSTEM. *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
NTB95020
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP TO ILLUMINATE WITH A TROUBLE CODE OF P1336. *TW
NTB95005
Jan 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AMENDED INFORMATION FOR RECALL 94V-165. *TW
FC0009790
Oct 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *TW
FC0009782
Oct 1, 1994
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON DUE TO CRANKSHAFT POSITIONER. *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
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).
137
Total Recalls
20,217
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
1,202
Reported Crashes
323
Reported Fires
20
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 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 60 | View |
| 2023 | 0 | 39 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 52 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 119 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 278 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 351 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 321 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 511 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 781 | View |
| 2015 | 10 | 1,197 | View |
| 2014 | 8 | 1,394 | View |
| 2013 | 12 | 2,977 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 577 | 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 (current) | 5 | 216 | |
| 1994 | 4 | 120 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 150 | View |