1995 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 122 |
| 1994 | 106 |
| 1995 | 180 |
| 1996 | 92 |
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 123 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 2000 | 160 |
| 2001 | 159 |
| 2002 | 1047 |
| 2003 | 883 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 1091 |
| 2006 | 824 |
| 2007 | 471 |
| 2008 | 1028 |
| 2009 | 1547 |
| 2010 | 380 |
| 2011 | 241 |
| 2012 | 423 |
| 2013 | 2303 |
| 2014 | 1111 |
| 2015 | 941 |
| 2016 | 544 |
| 2017 | 382 |
| 2018 | 223 |
| 2019 | 223 |
| 2020 | 172 |
| 2021 | 67 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 6 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
22% of complaints: air bags — 40 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030916
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030714
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 20030519
9% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE 3 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, IMPACT 1:00 POSITION, SPEED 74 MPH. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950302
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO PREVENT THE SHIFT POSITION PIN FROM BREAKING THE SHIFT LEVER LOCK PLATE.
Campaign 94V165000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 95V008000 — check if this car was fixed
PASSENGER AIR BAG-RELATED EYE INJURIES
PASSENGER AIR BAG-RELATED FACIAL/EYE INJ
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 DE
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.
Campaign 03V150000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
1995 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (40 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (16 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 94V165000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 95V008000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 03V150000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10E002000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Nissan Altima reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Nissan Altima is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Nissan Altima?
The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan Altima have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.