1993 Nissan ALTIMA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
79 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
122,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 79 complaints (13.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 8.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 3.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.5% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 2.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 9 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 11; Seat Belts: 9; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal: 9; Air Bags:Frontal: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 6; Air Bags: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 4
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 66 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 21; 1996: 11; 2000: 18; 2001: 6; 2002: 6; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2005: 5; 2006: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 1; 2014: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10010118 · 2003-03-07 (March 7, 2003)
SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN 1996 I HAVE NEVER BEEN INFORMED OF THE RECALL ISSUED IN 1994 AND I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES EVEN AT FIRST WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE REASON FOR THE RECALL, THE THROTTLE CABLE PULL OUT, ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO ME AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. NHTSA# 94V035000 REFERRAL CARFAX.COM INFORMED ME OF THE RECALL WHEN I PAID FOR A HISTORY ON MY VEHICLE BEFORE SELLING IT. THIS STILL HASN'T BEEN FIXED. CAN I STILL ASK THE DEALER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM?*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037008 · 2003-09-01 (September 1, 2003)
1993 NISSAN ALTIMA WAS STRUCK WHILE PARKED. BODY SHOP & INSURANCE ESTIMATOR INDICATE VEHICLE THAT HIT THE PARKED ALTIMA WAS TRAVELING FASTER THAN 35 MPH. THE PASSIVE RESTRAINTS (SEATBELTS) FAILED TO LOCK IN PLACE, AND THE DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG WAS NOT DEPLOYED. THE ALTIMA WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR, DRIVER-SIDE QUARTER PANEL/BUMPER - AREA SURROUNDING FUEL CAP. ODDLY ENOUGH, AFTER THE BODY WORK WAS COMPLETED, THE MERCURY SWITCH THAT IS DESIGNED TO LOCK THE PASSIVE RESTRAINTS IN PLACE DURING A CRASH HAD BEEN TRIPPED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT BY THE D…
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037008 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044395 · 2003-10-21 (October 21, 2003)
WHILE PULLING VEHICLE INSIDE OF GARAGE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, HIT THE GARAGE WALL, AND WENT THROUGH THE HOUSE. NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES REPORTED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10044395 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10072119 · 2004-04-27 (April 27, 2004)
REQUEST INFORMATION ON 1993 NISSAN ALTIMA. *PH *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10072119 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107104 · 2005-01-10 (January 10, 2005)
WHEN DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107104 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10108437 · 2005-02-02 (February 2, 2005)
TODAY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION DUE TO THROTTLE CABLE BEING PULLED OUT OF PLACE WHILE DRIVING. I CONTACTED NISSAN USA AND THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO DECLINE REPAIR OF VEHICLE DUE TO 1) AGE OF VEHICLE 2) RECALL WORK PREVIOUSLY DONE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PRIOR RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED INCORRECTLY PER NISSAN BULLETIN 94V-035 NTB -- BRACKETS TO PREVENT THROTTLE CABLE MOVEMENT ARE LOCATED INCORRECTLY. VEHICLE REQUIRES NEW THROTTLE CABLE AND RECALL REPAIR TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION. NISSAN USA IS NOT ACTING IN GOOD FAITH TO QU…
Owner-reported narrative. 122,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10108437 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10111246 · 2005-02-09 (February 9, 2005)
RECALL CAMPAIGN 94V035000 CONCERNING THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE COMMENCED TO ACCELERATE. NO OTHER INCIDENTS WERE REPORTED. CONSUMER FOUND THIS RECALL INFORMATION ON NHTSA WEBSITE. THE DEALER OR A REPAIR SHOP HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 122,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10111246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10125896 · 2005-07-08 (July 8, 2005)
DT: NISSAN ALTIMA 1993. THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE PEDAL DROPPED COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV UPWARDS OF 85 MPH. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOUNT HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE FIREWALL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER REACHED DOWN AND PULLED THE PEDAL UP BY HAND AND SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO BRING THE CAR IN, AND PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. *AK *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 175,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10125896 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
94V035000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 1994-02-28 (February 28, 1994)
ENGINE MOVEMENT CAN BE TRANSMITTED TO THE AIRFLOW METER/FILTER HOUSING AND SUPPORT BRACKET, WHICH IS MOUNTED IN THE ENGINE AIR DUCT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING TO PULL OUT OF THE CABLE GUIDE. THIS MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL REPOSITION THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING IN THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SLACK FOR ENGINE MOVEMENT. A RUBBER STOPPER WILL BE CLAMPED TO THE CABLE TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT POSITION FOR THE CABLE AT THE SUPPORT BRACKET. IN ADDITION, THE THROTTLE CABLE WILL BE TESTED FOR PULL OUT RESISTANCE FROM THE GUIDE IN THE EVENT THE CABLE WAS DAMAGED. THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗