1995 Nissan Altima Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 11%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,115miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 Nissan Altima, 11% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,115 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Cruise control failure to disengage when I pressed the brakes while I was driving and coming off a freeway off ramp. I tired several times pressing the brakes to disengage the cruise control. I finally put the car in neutral to stop it. I was very lucky there were no other cars in my path or I would have hit them or caused a accident resulting in injuries or death.”
NHTSA complaint #10129084, filed 2005-07, 140,230 miles“When pressing on the gas pedal with moderate to heavy pressure (for moderate to fast acceleration of the vehicle), the vehicle, on occasion, continues to accelerate after releasing the gas pedal. If the gas peddle was pressed down firmly when this happens, braking has little effect on controlling the vehicle. Tapping the gas pedal does not seem to correct the issue as it occurs. After shifting the vehicle into neutral (automatic transmission), the acceleration seems to stop within one second.”
NHTSA complaint #10323607, filed 2010-04, 200,000 miles“Gas pedal stuck while driving at thirty five MPH. I had to pull the pedal up with my right foot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer advised that the cable going from the gas pedal to the throttle was wearing away everytime I accelerated. I had to pay for the repairs. I feel this is more of a safety hazard, than a wear and tear item. The vehicle has low mileage and has been regularly serviced at the dealership. The servicing dealership was not the dealership that the vehicle was purchased at. …”
NHTSA complaint #701602, filed 1998-12“Traveling 70mph with cruise control on and began to slow down, but cruise control would not release. Swerved to avoid vehicles in front. Hit concrete barrier several times. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Cruise control never released. Driver suffered whiplash. Passenger had broken bones & bruises.”
NHTSA complaint #844037, filed 1999-08“Vehicle jumped into drive and accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, causing a colli sion which resulted in minor injuries. Air bags did not deploy. A recall has been issued on the vehicle. However, the owner of this vehicle was not notified. Manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #863695, filed 2000-06Vehicle 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 1995 Nissan Altima
61 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSuspension
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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