MYRModel Year Report

1993 Nissan Altima

▲ Better than typical
1993 Nissan Altima
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:50:23.409Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Altima Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 123 complaints 1998 1999: 87 complaints 2000: 160 complaints 2001: 159 complaints 2002: 1047 complaints 2003: 883 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1091 complaints 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2008: 1028 complaints 2008 2009: 1547 complaints 2010: 380 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2012: 425 complaints 2013: 2308 complaints 2013 2014: 1114 complaints 2015: 952 complaints 2016: 553 complaints 2017: 391 complaints 2018: 225 complaints 2018 2019: 230 complaints 2020: 178 complaints 2021: 70 complaints 2022: 30 complaints 2023: 29 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2025
1993: 125 complaints
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YearComplaints
1993125
1994113
1995180
199692
1997108
1998123
199987
2000160
2001159
20021047
2003883
2004276
20051091
2006824
2007471
20081028
20091547
2010380
2011241
2012425
20132308
20141114
2015952
2016553
2017391
2018225
2019230
2020178
202170
202230
202329
202441
20256

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 28%

28% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cables.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170131

WHILE PULLING VEHICLE INSIDE OF GARAGE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, HIT THE GARAGE WALL, AND WENT THROUGH THE HOUSE. NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES REPORTED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031021

GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE CAB OF VEHICLE PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-035), CAUSING HEADACHES, REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO BEING PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950209

SEAT BELTS 16%

16% of complaints: seat belts — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

CRASH INJURY
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1993 NISSAN ALTIMA WAS STRUCK WHILE PARKED. BODY SHOP & INSURANCE ESTIMATOR INDICATE VEHICLE THAT HIT THE PARKED ALTIMA WAS TRAVELING FASTER THAN 35 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030901

Also filed under AIR BAGS

IN A REAR END ACCIDENT DRIVERS SEAT BELT JAMMED AND EMERGENCY RELEASE BUTTON WOULD NOT WORK, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950301

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160121

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940311 — vehicle speed control

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.

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

Campaign 94V035000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940426 — PE (closed 19940831)

SEAT BELT LOCK-UP

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100315 — suspension

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

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.

Campaign 10E002000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V035000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E002000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Nissan Altima reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Nissan Altima is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Nissan Altima?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Nissan Altima have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.