1995 Nissan Altima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Altima years
- Fewer complaints than other years 19th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Nissan Altima. That ranks 19th out of 32 Altima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (61 complaints, 34%), typically at around 103,000 miles. Complaints mention 37 crashes, 8 fires, 30 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 180owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 37complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Nissan Altima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 61 | 34% | 103,000 | “air bags deployed” (30%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 16% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 27 | 15% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 11% | 142,115 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 9% | 157,280 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 6% | 121,896 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Nissan Altima recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Risk: Nissan expects that this new air bag can help reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: A leaking brake hose reduces braking capability, increases stopping distances and increases the risk of an accident.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: 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.
Risk: Inadvertent movement of the transmission shift lever without operator action can cause vehicle movement which can result in a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the shift position pin from breaking the shift lever lock plate.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Passenger air bag-related facial/eye inj (EA01015) — opened Aug 9, 2001, closed Apr 24, 2003, led to recall 03V150000.
- Passenger air bag-related eye injuries (PE01008) — opened Mar 13, 2001, closed Aug 9, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 1995 nissan altima burn out when the car was in motion, coming from the hospital with my son.
The seat belt won't release. We have to keep pulling the belt and rapping it around the head rest so that we can drive it. If we allow it to retract we cannot pull it out of the belt re-tractor. *tr
Rusting cross member bar of the radiator core of all nissan altima from 1995. Upon inspection i noticed the cross member bar of the radiator core completely rusted. No rust anywhere except for this area of vehicle. Part should be recalled due to inferior workmanship of the steel this is a serious…
After reading several articles on line about the rusting cross member bar of the radiator core of all nissan altima and maxima cars from 1992-2006 and their re-badged infiniti cars i decided to check my vehicle which only has 41500 original miles and kept in a garage most of the time owning it. I…
I was driving and the gas pedal separated/ cracked from the firewall . *tr *js
Other Nissan Altima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Altima | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Altima | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 Altima | 41 | 1 |
| 2023 Altima | 30 | 0 |
| 2022 Altima | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 Altima | 70 | 2 |
| 2020 Altima | 158 | 6 |
| 2019 Altima | 233 | 7 |
| 2018 Altima | 226 | 2 |
| 2017 Altima | 391 | 3 |
| 2016 Altima | 554 | 4 |
| 2015 Altima | 955 | 10 |
| 2014 Altima | 1,114 | 8 |
| 2013 Altima | 2,313 | 12 |
| 2012 Altima | 426 | 4 |
| 2011 Altima | 241 | 1 |
| 2010 Altima | 381 | 3 |
| 2009 Altima | 1,547 | 4 |
| 2008 Altima | 1,030 | 4 |
| 2007 Altima | 471 | 3 |
| 2006 Altima | 824 | 3 |
| 2005 Altima | 1,091 | 1 |
| 2004 Altima | 276 | 1 |
| 2003 Altima | 883 | 4 |
| 2002 Altima | 1,047 | 5 |
| 2001 Altima | 159 | 1 |
| 2000 Altima | 160 | 1 |
| 1999 Altima | 87 | 0 |
| 1998 Altima | 123 | 0 |
| 1997 Altima | 108 | 1 |
| 1996 Altima | 92 | 0 |
| 1995 | 180 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Nissan Altima?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 61 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Nissan Altima?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Nissan Altima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Altima model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.