Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1995 Nissan Altima. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗NISSAN/PASSENGER AIR BAG
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
NISSAN/BRAKE HOSES
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INDICATOR:LEVER
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (180)
180 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 61 | 33.9% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | 15.6% |
| Power train | 27 | 15% |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 10.6% |
| Electrical system | 16 | 8.9% |
| Service brakes | 10 | 5.6% |
| Suspension | 10 | 5.6% |
| Fuel system | 6 | 3.3% |
| Seat belts | 6 | 3.3% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 3.3% |
How 1995 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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1995 Nissan Altima FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 03V150000 (air bag), 95V008000 (brake), 94V165000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Nissan Altima problems?
Owners filed 180 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (61), Engine and engine cooling (28), Power train (27) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1995 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 1995 drew 180. 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.