Vehicles throttle was stuck open which caused a vehicle to collide into homeowners trailer.
The worst 1994 Nissan Altima problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags40
- Electrical14
- Engine13
- Acceleration11
- Suspension7
- Fuel system5
- Brakes4
- Lights3
- Tires3
- Transmission3
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Seat belts2
- Wheels2
- Seats1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Nissan Altima
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Nissan expects that this new air bag can help 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.
Recall number 03V150000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, loss of throttle control could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Nissan will reposition the throttle cable housing in the support bracket to provide additional slack for engine movement. A rubber stopper will be clamped to the cable to maintain the correct position for the cable at the support bracket. In addition, the throttle cable will be tested for pull out resistance from the guide in the event the cable was damaged. The throttle assembly will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number 94V035000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1994 Nissan Altima
Defect investigations
Passenger air bag-related facial/eye inj
By letter datedapril 11, 2003, nissan notified agencyit will conduct a campaign to replace the passenger air bag module with a depowered air bag module in model year 1994 - early 1995 (built prior to march 2, 1995) nissan altima vehicles. The replacement module will be provided at no charge to owners.the depowered air bag should reduce the overall risk of air bag deployment-related injuries. The air bag replacement campaign to be conducted by nissan, which will enhance safety and be monitored by the federal safety agency, sufficiently addresses the safety concerns raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached report
EA01015
Passenger air bag-related eye injuries
PE01008
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Nissan Altima 39
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
- Nissan: SRS precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation...
1994 Nissan Altima fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-21 | 26-28 | 21-24 |
What 1994 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan altima. When the contact started the vehicle, released the emergency brake, and depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated backwards from the driveway, crossed the street, and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated prior to the failure. The contact sustained a sore back, which did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged and towed out of the ditch to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who duplicated the failure and kept the vehicle at the shop, attempting to diagnose the failure. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v150000 (air bags). The contact called baytown nissan at 844‑498‑4477 (located at 5445 I-10 east, baytown, tx 77521) and was informed that the part was no longer available. The contact called the manufacturer and was later called back from the finance department with a blue book offer of $150 in lieu of air bag repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the engine was replaced in 2018. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the roadway and was restarted. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not called. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where the distributor was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, and then later towed back to the same independent mechanic. The failure was unable to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan altima. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.
The air bag light came on and won,t go off!
My car is a 1994 nissan altima 4 door with 107,000, and no previous mechanical issues ever. There are thousands of nissan owners out there experiencing this same issue, why has nissan done nothing to help? I feel this problem could become a safety hazard as the car randomly stalls in traffic. 1) there were no events leading up to this failure. The problem began about 7 days ago on april 19, 2010. 2) the failure is in the intake manifold gasket. The car shakes violently at idling (between 0-1rpm) and upon applying gas, trembles to get going. When ever car gets below 1rpm, it will begin to tremble again. The car is having a very difficult time starting as well as getting power to drive. The car stalls several times before it will start. This is the only problem with this car. 3) to correct this problem, I will replace the intake manifold gasket, which is in the area of $600-1000. I know that this issue is deep rooted because my car is up to date on tune-ups, oil changes, new spark plugs, everything else runs great until this problem occurred.
1994 nissan altima fuel injector contamination, replace fuel injector three times before it finally pushed the fuel into the exhaust pipe and exploded the catalytic converter. Something is causing the injectors to shoot start fuel into #3 heads with out pulsating the fuel properly.
At both speeds of 65 and 35mph, on three separate occasions, we experienced catastrophic tire belting and tread separation.
I own a 1994 nissan altima. In december 2006, the driver's side sunvisor malfunctioned and dropped down blocking the driver's view of the road. Fortunately, this did not cause an accident. On dec 21, 2006, the malfunctioning sunvisor was replaced at the owners expense ($113.65). Around august 2008, the replacement sunvisor fell out of it's holder and bracket into the driver's lap while driving. The owner fixed it so it would not fall out again. However, in oct 2008, the replacement sunvisor would no longer stay up. Again it swung down into the view of the driver while driving. Again, it was fortunate that this did not cause an accident. This is definitely a safety issue and based on on-line posts it is a common theme among nissan vehicles. I contacted the local nissan service department for a replacement and they would not replace it or give me a discount since it was purchased over 12 months ago. Next week, I will file a complaint with nissan corporate offices. However, based on their lack of response to other issues with this vehicle, I do not expect them to resolve it to my satisfaction.
Loud noise from drivers side front tire, found approx. Four inch oval bubble approx. One and one half inch protrusion from outside sidewall near rim.
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Questions about the 1994 Nissan Altima
Is the 1994 Nissan Altima reliable?
Owners have filed 106 complaints about the 1994 Nissan Altima, fewer than a typical Altima model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Nissan Altima?
Airbags, with 40 complaints. Next is electrical (14).
How many recalls does the 1994 Nissan Altima have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and vehicle speed control.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Nissan Altima airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V150000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Altima have bad airbags?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most airbags complaints are 2013 (514 complaints), 2014 (208 complaints) and 2015 (177 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Nissan Altima get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Nissan Altima range from 21 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-21 city and 26-28 highway.
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