Complaints
117
Crashes
27
Fires
5
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:74,000 mi
Crash-related:14
Fires:1
#211 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:116,000 mi
Crash-related:3
#35 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 21 | 14 | 1 | 74,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 3 | — | 116,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 4 | 1 | — | 76,075 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 40 mi |
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