1995 Nissan Altima
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.
- Complaints
- 180
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 180 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.
Air bags
34% · 61 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
Show 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, 2003-09-16
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, 2003-07-14
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, 2003-05-19
Engine and engine cooling
16% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
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The car was seen smoking after driving for 50 miles and the car burned to the ground in 2 minutes.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-30
Power train
15% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).
Vehicle speed control
11% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.
Show 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, 1995-03-02
I was driving and the gas pedal separated/ cracked from the firewall .
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-18
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Electrical system
9% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and wiring.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1994-10-17Power train94V165000 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.
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1995-02-20Service brakes, hydraulic95V008000 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.
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2001-03-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-08-09 Passenger air bag-related eye injuries
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2001-08-09Engineering analysisClosed 2003-04-24 Passenger air bag-related facial/eye inj
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2003-04-28Air bags03V150000 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…
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.
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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
1995 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 61 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 27 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V165000 · Power train
- Recall 95V008000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 03V150000 · Air bags
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10E002000 · Suspension
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.