MYRModel Year Report

1995 Nissan Altima

● Typical for this model
1995 Nissan Altima
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:40.958Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 1995 highlighted. 1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1995 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
1995: 180 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.

AIR BAGS 34%

34% of complaints: air bags — 61 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE CAR WAS SEEN SMOKING AFTER DRIVING FOR 50 MILES AND THE CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND IN 2 MINUTES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950630

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASH FIRE INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

CRASH INJURY
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CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE 3 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, IMPACT 1:00 POSITION, SPEED 74 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950302

I WAS DRIVING AND THE GAS PEDAL SEPARATED/ CRACKED FROM THE FIREWALL . *TR *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20120918

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and wiring.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19941017 — power train

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

R 19950220 — service brakes, hydraulic

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

I 20010313 — PE (closed 20010809)

PASSENGER AIR BAG-RELATED EYE INJURIES

I 20010809 — EA (closed 20030424)

PASSENGER AIR BAG-RELATED FACIAL/EYE INJ

R 20030428 — air bags

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

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

1995 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (61 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (27 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 "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Nissan Altima?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan Altima have?

5 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.