1993 Nissan Altima Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 13%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Nissan Altima, 13% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This problem began with the car stalling at stop signs. The first time this occured the car stalled out and ran really rough. There was lots of white smoke coming from the exhaust. I took the car in to thomas Nissan and told them what had happened. I was told that they put the car on the diagnostic machine and the problem was the spark plugs. They changed the plugs and the car didn't stall any longer but it ran sort of jerky. It progressed from there to stalling at each and every stop. It soon began to stall when ever I slowed to make a turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #702358, filed 1999-01“Oil leak developed at engine timing cover. Estimate to repair over $2000. Manufacturer contacted but denied there were any open service bulletins on this probem and declined any responsibility for repair despite there being a bulletin number ntb95058a on this exact problem in the NHTSA database.”
NHTSA complaint #733383, filed 2000-10“Problem starting vehicle, it would idle erratically and very low, sometimes it wouldn't start at all. Then while driving the car lost power and caught very erraticlly making it impossible to control my speed. Several websites identify the crank angle sensor”
NHTSA complaint #718045, filed 2000-01“The vehicle will not start right away, usually it takes about 30 minutes - 1 hour to start. Vehicle will also stall/shut down intermitently. Dealer cannot determine what is causing the problem ,claims that the vehicle is normal.”
NHTSA complaint #837877, filed 1999-06“The exhaust system has failed us twice once when we first got the car for no reason it happened on or around 09/1997 and then again 10/1999 the tail pipe keeps breaking for no apparent reason.”
NHTSA complaint #714505, filed 1999-11Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 44 | 9% |
| 2006 | 189 | 23% |
| 2005 | 259 | 24% |
| 2004 | 109 | 39% |
| 2003 | 450 | 51% |
| 2002 | 594 | 57% |
| 2001 | 59 | 37% |
| 2000 | 49 | 31% |
| 1999 | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 | 14 | 11% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 8 | 9% |
| 1995 | 28 | 16% |
| 1994 | 11 | 10% |
| 1993 | 16 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1993 Nissan Altima
34 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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