1993 Nissan Altima Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Nissan Altima, 7% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1993 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vapor canister failed and would no longer capture and recycles gasoline from the fuel injection system. This also causes fumes to get into the vehicle interior rendering the vehicle inoperable in cold or wet weather. The vehicle was taken to the contacts personal mechanic. The mechanic was unable to locate the part needed for repairs and was advised by an aftermarket parts shop that the part was no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they did not have the parts for the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10384117, filed 2011-02, 130,000 miles“Got very rough idle speed when start. The whole car was shaking. But the problem goes away when push the gas pedal or in driving. The dealer said the fuel injection system failed to work. This vehical has only run 82000 miles. Should the fuel injection fail?”
NHTSA complaint #724448, filed 2000-06“The fuel pump had to be replaced twice which caused the vehicle to stall while driving, could have resulted an accident. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #833622, filed 1999-01“While vheicle was off and when taking gas gap off a flame shot out of tank on consumer's arm. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #887275, filed 2001-05“When filling car with gasoline and fuel door is opened consumer has spotted rust. The fuel tank filler pipe is starting to rust out. Dealer has not been notified of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #826356, filed 1998-08Related service bulletins
- 10178251Jul 1, 2020Expiration Notification â Fuel Pump Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 1993, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 1991-1993 Model Year Nissan…
- 10177205Jun 30, 2020VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SENTRA (B13) AND ALTIMA (U13) FUEL PUMPS Service Campaign ID # 93-U3005 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 13 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 17 | 4% |
| 2016 | 30 | 5% |
| 2015 | 28 | 3% |
| 2014 | 25 | 2% |
| 2013 | 49 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 32 | 4% |
| 2005 | 35 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 50 | 6% |
| 2002 | 56 | 5% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 19 | 15% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1993 Nissan Altima
34 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsEngine cooling
16 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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