1993 Nissan Altima
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.
- Complaints
- 125
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 125 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 125 |
| 1994 | 113 |
| 1995 | 180 |
| 1996 | 92 |
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 123 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 2000 | 160 |
| 2001 | 159 |
| 2002 | 1,047 |
| 2003 | 883 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 1,091 |
| 2006 | 824 |
| 2007 | 471 |
| 2008 | 1,030 |
| 2009 | 1,547 |
| 2010 | 381 |
| 2011 | 241 |
| 2012 | 426 |
| 2013 | 2,310 |
| 2014 | 1,114 |
| 2015 | 955 |
| 2016 | 555 |
| 2017 | 392 |
| 2018 | 226 |
| 2019 | 233 |
| 2020 | 181 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
28% · 35 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal and cables.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2017-01-31
While pulling vehicle inside of garage it suddenly accelerated, hit the garage wall, and went through the house. No injuries or fatalities reported.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-21
Gasoline odor inside cab of vehicle prior to recall (94V-035), causing headaches, repairs refused due to being previously repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-09
Seat belts
16% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and webbing.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2003-09-01
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, 1995-03-01
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, 2016-01-21
Air bags
15% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
Engine and engine cooling
14% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Visibility
6% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-03-11Vehicle speed control94V035000 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…
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1994-04-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-08-31 Seat belt lock-up
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…
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.
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2010-03-15Suspension10E002000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 35 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V035000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10E002000 · Suspension
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.