Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1993 Nissan Altima. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (122)
122 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The vehicle speed control is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 122 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 34 | 27.9% |
| Air bags | 19 | 15.6% |
| Seat belts | 19 | 15.6% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 13.1% |
| Fuel system | 8 | 6.6% |
| Visibility | 8 | 6.6% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 5.7% |
| Structure | 7 | 5.7% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 4.9% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 2.5% |
How 1993 compares with other Altima years
Best and worst Altima years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 122 | 1 |
| 1994 | 106 | 2 |
| 1995 | 180 | 3 |
| 1996 | 92 | 0 |
| 1997 | 108 | 1 |
| 1998 | 123 | 0 |
| 1999 | 87 | 0 |
| 2000 | 160 | 1 |
| 2001 | 159 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1,047 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1993 Nissan Altima FAQ
How many recalls does the 1993 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 94V035000 (vehicle speed control). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1993 Nissan Altima problems?
Owners filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. Vehicle speed control (34), Air bags (19), Seat belts (19) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1993 Altima compare with other years?
Among the 1993–2002 Nissan Altima model years at least five years old, the 1999 drew the fewest complaints (87) and the 2002 the most (1,047). The 1993 drew 122. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.