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1995 Nissan Altima
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 180
- Received Jan 1995 to Mar 2016
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Airbags fail to deploy in crashes34 complaints · 19% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Head gasket leaks coolant into engine9 complaints · 5.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbag warning light stays on8 complaints · 4.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #03V150000Nissan 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 developed a new passenger air bag that is less powerful when it inflates in a crash to reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
- Recall #95V008000Certain 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 37 crashes, 8 fires, 30 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 18 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 180 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 34 | 19% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 9 | 5.0% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 8 | 4.4% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 3.9% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 7 | 3.9% | – | NHTSA recall #94V165000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 6 | 3.3% | – | NHTSA recall #95V008000 |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 5 | 2.8% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 4 | 2.2% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 4 | 2.2% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 4 | 2.2% | – | |
| Hood latch fails and hood flies open | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Cruise control fails to disengage | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 3 | 1.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #03V150000April 25, 2003190,000 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal
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 developed a new passenger air bag that is less powerful when it inflates in a crash to reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
Nissan expects that this new air bag Can help reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
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.
NHTSA recall #95V008000January 24, 199568 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
A leaking brake hose reduces braking capability, increases stopping distances and increases the risk of an accident.
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.
NHTSA recall #94V165000September 2, 19941,000 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
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.
Inadvertent movement of the transmission shift lever without operator action Can cause vehicle movement which Can result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the shift position pin from breaking the shift lever lock plate.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 Nissan Altima.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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