1995 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,896miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Nissan Altima, 6% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,896 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Right front coil spring located on strut broke, the top coil rusted and broke the remaining coil spring jumped over the retainer on the strut assembly and was resting on the inner fender.”
NHTSA complaint #10187058, filed 2007-04, 110,000 miles“There has been a rattlying sound in the front right of the car since the day I purchased it. It was determined that it has a bad strut, or mount. The air bag unit is bad. The computer indicated that the airbag unit is bad on 9/10/99. The car has been in no accidents since I purchased it.”
NHTSA complaint #715687, filed 1999-12“Two years after owning my Altima I was told I needed the rear struts replaced. This was paid for by warranty. Now after five years of owning the vehicle I am once again being told that the struts are needing to be replaced. I asked the service tech where I was getting my car serviced if this seemed right and he thought it seemed funny that I would need to get them replaced again and that I should still be on my first set of rear struts.”
NHTSA complaint #718118, filed 2000-01“The contact owns a 1995 Nissan Altima. The contact noticed that the left front tire was flat. The sidewall was punctured by the coil spring. The tire was replaced by a mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 133,792.”
NHTSA complaint #10192650, filed 2007-06, 133,792 miles“Vehicle has remote lock on starter,( if payment is not made on due date). One week after purchase, remote lock failed. At attempt to repair it was made 3 times, since then other electrical parts have failed and/or failing. Air conditioning has failed, windows and door locks have haphazderly worked off and on. Radio doesn't work since repairs have been attempted. Transission shift doesn't work properly. Have to go to accessory put shifter in neutral to start vehicle. When in park start will not engage. There are no rubber boots on cv joints. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070406, filed 2004-01Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 | 64 | 7% |
| 2014 | 132 | 12% |
| 2013 | 289 | 12% |
| 2012 | 17 | 4% |
| 2011 | 14 | 6% |
| 2010 | 31 | 8% |
| 2009 | 33 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 121 | 26% |
| 2006 | 18 | 2% |
| 2005 | 21 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 14 | 1% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1995 Nissan Altima
61 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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