1993 Nissan Altima acceleration problems

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Acceleration · 168,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration when shifted into reverse. Due to the failure, the vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. The air bags failed to deploy. The failure occurred without warning. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from head, arm, shoulder, and leg injuries; however, the specific diagnosis was not disclosed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 94v035000 (vehicle speed control), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Acceleration · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan altima. While driving at any speed, the vehicle accelerates unexpectedly and suddenly. The contact must quickly depress the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the dealer, but she believes the failure is due to a manufacturer defect. She called the manufacturer and was informed that there was no recall that applied to her vehicle. The current and failure mileages were unknown.

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Acceleration · CA · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the highway under normal road conditions, the throttle gear increased dramatically almost resulting in an accident causing minor injuries to the driver. There was no prior warnings and the brakes were inoperative. The vehicle's throttle was permanently stuck on high. The manufacturer was contacted and denied any recalls on the vehicle speed control. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the throttle body cables and assembly needed to be replaced. No repairs have been made. Updated 11/9/2006 - the consumer believes this failuere was related to recall 94v035000. The recall indicated that engine movement can be transmitted to the airflow meter/filter housing and support bracket, which is mounted in the engine air duct, causing the throttle cable housing to pull out of the cable guide. This may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position when the gas pedal is released. The mmanufacturer denied and responsibility.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Acceleration · 175,000 miles · VA

Dt: nissan altima 1993. The consumer stepped on the accelerator and the pedal dropped completely to the floor. The engine continued to rev upwards of 85 MPH. The accelerator pedal mount had broken away from the firewall of the vehicle. The consumer reached down and pulled the pedal up by hand and slowed the vehicle down. The consumer called the manufacturer, and was told that they would have to bring the car in, and pay to have it fixed. *ak *sc

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Acceleration · 122,000 miles · NY

Recall campaign 94v035000 concerning throttle linkages and control. While pulling into a parking space vehicle commenced to accelerate. No other incidents were reported. Consumer found this recall information on the federal safety agency website. The dealer or a repair shop had not inspected the vehicle at this time.

Filed Feb 2, 2005 · Acceleration · 122,000 miles · NY

Today vehicle experienced sudden uncontrolled acceleration due to throttle cable being pulled out of place while driving. I contacted nissan USA and they are attempting to decline repair of vehicle due to 1) age of vehicle 2) recall work previously done. Unfortunately the prior recall work was performed incorrectly per nissan bulletin 94v‑035 ntb -- brackets to prevent throttle cable movement are located incorrectly. Vehicle requires new throttle cable and recall repair to remedy this situation. Nissan USA is not acting in good faith to quickly repair this vehicle which is currently unsafe to operate.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Acceleration · NC · crash

While pulling vehicle inside of garage it suddenly accelerated, hit the garage wall, and went through the house. No injuries or fatalities reported.

Filed Mar 7, 2003 · Acceleration · CA

Since I purchased my vehicle in 1996 I have never been informed of the recall issued in 1994 and I have been to the dealer many times even at first while it was still under warranty. The reason for the recall, the throttle cable pull out, actually happened to me and nearly caused an accident. The federal safety agency# 94v035000 referral carfax.com informed me of the recall when I paid for a history on my vehicle before selling it. This still hasn't been fixed. Can I still ask the dealer to correct the problem?

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Acceleration · NC

While driving gas pedal dropped to floor. Driver made it to a dealer, dealer stated throttle linkage was defective.

Filed Sep 20, 2001 · Acceleration · GA

Accelerator pedal bracket all spot welds broke away from floorboard.