Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA
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Electrical reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
17
Latest Jun 23, 2006
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
9%
of 180 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
4
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
3
What this page shows
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1995 Nissan Altima submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 17 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming electrical
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Electrical
Filed Jun 23, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT DEALER TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE, PERSONNEL OF THE DEALERSHIP WAS OBSERVED PUTTING A DEVICE UNDER THE DASH BOARD. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THE DEALER DAMAGED THE BATTERY INTENTIONALLY. WHEN THE DEALER WAS REPLACING THE BATTERY CABLE BY TAKING THE STEERING COLUMN APART, THE FORCED USED TO PUT STEERING COLUMN BACKED INTO PLACE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO MESS UP AND BATTERY CABLE BECAME FRACTURED.
NHTSA ID
10160617
Incident
Jun 22, 2006
Mileage
139,000 mi
ElectricalEnginePowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Jan 15, 2004
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. DEALER CLAIMED THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER WRECKED OR HAD ANY MAJOR REPAIR WORK DONE. DEALER HAD WARRANTY ON VEHICLE, THEN SOLD BUSINESS, FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE WAS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY TO BE IN EFFECT. NEW DEALER IS NOT HONORING WARRANTY AND THE VEHICLE IS FALLING APART.
NHTSA ID
10070406
Incident
Jun 15, 2003
Electrical
Filed Jan 5, 2004
I AM EXPERIENING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING ON MY VEHICLE. WHENEVER I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE LIGHTS IN MY DASHBOARD TURN ON. IT APPEARS THERE IS A SHORT IN THE REAR LIGHT WIRES OR SOMETHING. THIS HAS CAUSED MY SHIFTER LIGHT TO BLOW SEVERAL TIMES.*AK
NHTSA ID
10052418
Incident
Nov 2, 2002
Mileage
175,559 mi
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Nov 2, 2003
Fire reported1 injury reported
BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING - NO CRASH INVOLVED. CAR WAS MOVING ABOUT 1 MPH - HAD JUST BARELY STARTED TO PULL FORWARD. BASE OF BAGS CAUGHT FIRE - SMOLDERED FOR 30-40 MINUTES. BAGS HAD TO BE CUT OFF TO PROVIDE VISION TO DRIVE CAR HOME. CURRENT, CAR WILL TURN OVER BUT NOT START UP. *LA
NHTSA ID
10045276
Incident
Oct 23, 2003
Mileage
185,400 mi
Electrical
Filed Jun 17, 2003
THERE IS A MAJOR SHORTAGE IN MY CAR. THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK RIGHT AND WHEN YOU BRAKE ONLY ONE SIDE WORKS, THIS HAD INTERFERED WITH THE INTERNAL LIGHTING. SOMETHING IS ALWAYS WRONG UNDER THE HOOD. YOU SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR THEM TO FINALLY FIX THE PROBLEM AFTER THEY HAVE REPLACED THINGS THAT DIDN'T NEED TO BE FIXED. *JB
NHTSA ID
10023238
Incident
Jan 6, 2003
Mileage
9,100 mi
Electrical
Filed May 8, 2003
ALTERNATOR HAS GONE BAD THREE TIMES. *NLM
NHTSA ID
10018414
Incident
Apr 25, 2003
AirbagsElectricalInterior & seats
Filed Apr 1, 2002
Crash reportedFire reported1 injury reported
I WAS STOPPED ON INTERSTATE DUE TO COLLISON IN FRONT OF ME I WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND MY DRIVERS SEAT BROKE BACKWARD, I STRUCK THE CAR INFRONT OF ME AND MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, I WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR AGAIN. AFTER THE COLLISON I CLLIMBED OUT OF THE CAR AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICE IT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE BEGAN IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR OF THE CAR. MY CONCERNS ARE THE SEAT BREAKING BACKWARD AND THE FIRE.*AK
NHTSA ID
760092
Incident
Mar 29, 2002
Heating & air conditioningElectricalEngine
Filed Nov 12, 2001
THE DEFECT DATABASE IS FULL OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE DEFECTIVE SEAL BETWEEN THE TIMING COVER AND THE BLOCK. A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXISTS (NNTB95058A ), YET WHY ARE DROVES OF NISSAN OWNERS STILL PAYING $500.00 TO HAVE THIS POORLY ENGINEERED PART REPLACED? MY MECHANIC STATED THAT HE HAS REPLACED MANY OF THESE SEALS. WHEN IS THERE GOING TO BE A RECALL ISSUED? WHAT DOES IT TAKE? THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION. *AK
NHTSA ID
754404
Incident
Sep 1, 2001
BrakesElectricalEngine+1 more
Filed Jun 20, 2001
Crash reported1 injury reported
MY BRAKES HAVE ALWAYS SCREECHED, THE DOME LIGHT NEVER WORKED, THE SENSOR FOR ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAD TO BE REPLACED, LEAK FROM OIL PAN DEFECTIVE SEAL, THE STARTER HAD TO BE REPLACED, WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THERE WERE ALWAYS EXCUSES FOR THE MALFUNCTION WE HAD TO PAY FOR MOST OF THE REPLACEMENTS ALWAYS OVER 500 DOLLARS PER VISIT.
NHTSA ID
747162
Incident
May 18, 2001
Electrical
Filed Mar 7, 2001
LED COMPUTER MODULE FELL OUT OF PLACE; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO ASSIT CONSUMER. *AK THE CONUMER WAS CONCERNED IF THE LED THAT FELL IN THE ECM UNIT WOULD FAULT ITS PROPER OPERATION. THE DEALER HOWEVER, INDICATED THAT THE 95 MODEL VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE LED. *YH
NHTSA ID
882397
Incident
Dec 15, 2000
ElectricalEngine
Filed Jan 3, 2000
ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE SEALANT COVER ON ENGINE. ALSO, ALTERNATOR WAS MAKING A WHINNING SOUND. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC CHECKED PROBLEM. ALSO, INDICATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
NHTSA ID
854639
Incident
Nov 22, 1999
ElectricalSuspensionTires & wheels
Filed Jul 7, 1999
2 TIRES BLEW OUT. NLM
NHTSA ID
782510
Incident
May 1, 1998
Electrical
Filed Nov 5, 1998
THE CAR WOULD NOT START UNTIL THE BATTERY WAS JUMPED, THEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, THE ALTERNATOR WENT DEAD MAKING IT UNABLE TO START. DEALER SAYS THE VEHICLE NEEDS NEW ALTERNATOR. *AK
NHTSA ID
830185
Electrical
Filed Oct 5, 1998
VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN INTERMITTENTLY WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR AT CONSUMER 'S EXPENSE. *AK
NHTSA ID
828581
Incident
Sep 24, 1998
Electrical
Filed Jul 26, 1998
ELECTRICAL FAILURES. BATTERY FAILED THEN 6 MONTHS LATER THE ALTENATOR FAILED.
NHTSA ID
538940
Incident
Jun 20, 1997
Electrical
Filed May 6, 1997
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
NHTSA ID
516950
Electrical
Filed Aug 21, 1995
PINCHED WIRE TO TRANSMISISON O-RING. *SKD
NHTSA ID
600353
Incident
Jun 6, 1995
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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