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1994 Nissan Altima Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 106 total for the year
Median mileage
63,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles.

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.

“Consumer stated that the radiator support beams rusted. This beam goes under the vehicle that attaches to the engine cradle. Consumer states if the rust continues engine could fall out. A new frame rail needs to be welded in place.”

NHTSA complaint #10103339, filed 2004-12, 63,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025114%
2024512%
202226%
202111%
202074%
201963%
201831%
2017185%
2016295%
2015637%
2014525%
20131346%
2012338%
20112711%
2010308%
2009906%
200831230%
2007276%
200622127%
200535132%
20044215%
200312614%
200212812%
200143%
200053%
199945%
199865%
199787%
199644%
199542%
199422%
199376%

Other parts of the 1994 Nissan Altima

Air bags
40 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Nissan Altima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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