1994 Nissan Altima Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 10%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Nissan Altima, 10% of the 106 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Throttle cable slipped out of the guide causing rapid deceleration. Fortunately my son was driving on a straight stretch of a paved rural road with light traffic. Had this occured as he was pulling on to the main highway or in heavy traffic at higher speeds it could have LED to an accident. There was a recall for this problem on altimas manufactured between june 1992 and february 1994. My car was built in september of 1993. The recall campaign is #94v035000. …”
NHTSA complaint #736698, filed 2000-11“While driving home from work and approaching us high way 1 and 9. My wife reported to me that our 94 Nissan alt. All of sudden started to increase in speed. In full fear of her life. She step down on the brakes and pull up the emergency brakes and the car kept taking motor power and was not slowing down. As she approached the traffic signal at stop. She had to turn left to avoid an accident and shift the car into the parking gear to stop. So after I heard this I had my mech. Put new brakes on the car and take a look at the motor and I check for recall on line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10147831, filed 2006-01“I crashed into 3 cars and a truck because my car engine revvedand even with my foot firmly on the brake just went. Three times before my car just went but I was lucky and did not cause any kind of accident.”
NHTSA complaint #731335, filed 2000-09“While driving in steady, constant-speed freeway traffic, the accelerator pedal mounting frame collapsed. Dealer inspection revealed that one of the frame flanges snapped. Nissan claims it is not a safety issue and has refused to assist customer.”
NHTSA complaint #749184, filed 2001-07“Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while driving in heavy traffic causing the consumer to hit 3 cars and was stopped only when I hit a truck, the manufacturer seems to think the accident occured due to an unsecured floor mat. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559724, filed 2001-02Related recalls
- 94V035000Feb 28, 1994Engine movement can be transmitted to the airflow meter/filter housing and support bracket, which is mounted in the engine air duct, causing the throttle…Covers: Nissan Altima 1993–1994
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 41 | 10% |
| 2016 | 65 | 12% |
| 2015 | 38 | 4% |
| 2014 | 27 | 2% |
| 2013 | 48 | 2% |
| 2012 | 49 | 12% |
| 2011 | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 | 20 | 5% |
| 2009 | 49 | 3% |
| 2008 | 35 | 3% |
| 2007 | 17 | 4% |
| 2006 | 38 | 5% |
| 2005 | 42 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 33 | 4% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 21 | 13% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 19 | 11% |
| 1994 | 11 | 10% |
| 1993 | 34 | 28% |
Other parts of the 1994 Nissan Altima
40 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology