1995 Nissan Altima GXE
1N4BU31D2SC203995
Vehicle history report for the 1995 Nissan Altima GXE (VIN 1N4BU31D2SC203995). White, sedan/saloon, 2.4L 4-cyl, gasoline. 171,641 mi reported. Registered in Oh. 5 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls 5
SUSPENSION
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
NHTSA Campaign #10E002000 · 11/02/2010EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 · 23/03/2006AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign #03V150000 · 25/04/2003POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO PREVENT THE SHIFT POSITION PIN FROM BREAKING THE SHIFT LEVER LOCK PLATE.
NHTSA Campaign #94V165000 · 02/09/1994SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign #95V008000 · 24/01/1995We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Nissan Altima, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔥 1 involved a fire
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 193
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1995 Nissan Altima.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA BURN OUT WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, COMING FROM THE HOSPITAL WITH MY SON.
Fire · NHTSA ODI #10852191SEAT BELTS
THE SEAT BELT WON'T RELEASE. WE HAVE TO KEEP PULLING THE BELT AND RAPPING IT AROUND THE HEAD REST SO THAT WE CAN DRIVE IT. IF WE ALLOW IT TO RETRACT WE CANNOT PULL IT OUT OF THE BELT RE-TRACTOR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10713263ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
RUSTING CROSS MEMBER BAR OF THE RADIATOR CORE OF ALL NISSAN ALTIMA FROM 1995. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THE CROSS MEMBER BAR OF THE RADIATOR CORE COMPLETELY RUSTED. NO RUST ANYWHERE EXCEPT FOR THIS AREA OF VEHICLE. PART SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO INFERIOR WORKMANSHIP OF THE STEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT SUPPORTS ENGINE COMPONENT…
NHTSA ODI #10567035STRUCTURE
AFTER READING SEVERAL ARTICLES ON LINE ABOUT THE RUSTING CROSS MEMBER BAR OF THE RADIATOR CORE OF ALL NISSAN ALTIMA AND MAXIMA CARS FROM 1992-2006 AND THEIR RE-BADGED INFINITI CARS I DECIDED TO CHECK MY VEHICLE WHICH ONLY HAS 41500 ORIGINAL MILES AND KEPT IN A GARAGE MOST OF THE TIME OWNING IT. I AM THE FIRST OWNER AND KEPT THIS CAR IN MINT CONDITION. UPON I…
NHTSA ODI #10559819VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING AND THE GAS PEDAL SEPARATED/ CRACKED FROM THE FIREWALL . *TR *JS
NHTSA ODI #10475789VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DETACHED FROM THE FIREWALL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP BUT THEY DID NOT DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED T…
NHTSA ODI #10449444VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL WITH MODERATE TO HEAVY PRESSURE (FOR MODERATE TO FAST ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE), THE VEHICLE, ON OCCASION, CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AFTER RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL. IF THE GAS PEDDLE WAS PRESSED DOWN FIRMLY WHEN THIS HAPPENS, BRAKING HAS LITTLE EFFECT ON CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. TAPPING THE GAS PEDAL DOES NOT SEEM TO CORRECT TH…
NHTSA ODI #10323607STRUCTURE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE POWER DOOR LOCK LOCKS AND UNLOCKS ALL OF THE DOORS IN THE VEHICLE EXCEPT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE DOOR ALSO CANNOT BE UNLOCKED OR LOCKED WITH THE KEY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED TWICE BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND THEY BOTH STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THE DOOR APART TO MAKE THE REPAIR. THE R…
NHTSA ODI #10233395+ 185 more complaints on record.
