1995 Nissan Altima Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1995 Nissan Altima. Part of Generation 1 — 1993–1997.

19941996
Complaints
216
Crashes
49
Fires
11
Injuries
47
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1995 Nissan Altima Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#140 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Avg mileage:125,467 mi
Crash-related:23
Fires:2
#216 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#315 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Nissan Altima.

Air Bags:Frontal
40
complaints
Crashes
23
Fires
2
Avg Miles
125,467
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1995 Nissan Altima — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1995 Nissan Altima reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1995 Nissan Altima has 216 NHTSA complaints, 49 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 40 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Nissan Altima?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (40 complaints, avg 125,467 mi); Airbags (16 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (15 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Nissan Altima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 140,374 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Nissan Altima include 49 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 47 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Nissan Altima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Nissan Altima?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Altima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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