1993 Nissan Altima Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1993 Nissan Altima. Part of Generation 1 — 1993–1997.
Complaints
150
Crashes
25
Fires
3
Injuries
23
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:14
#214 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Avg mileage:175,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#313 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:145,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 16 | 14 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 14 | 1 | — | 175,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | 2 | — | 145,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 10 | 2 | — | 197,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 7 | — | — | 122,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 | — | — | 69,878 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 99,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | 1 | 130,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | 2 | — | 99,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — |
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