10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,500 miles

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problem #2

Aug 152005

Altima 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
2002 Nissan Altima. The side air bags went off while the consumer was driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and they stated it happened because the sensor failed. The air bag light was on before this. The consumer was not injured when this occurred. She was nine months pregnant, and her 2 year old daughter was in the back seat and was not hurt. Also, the passengers in the vehicle were not injured.

- Adisson, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Jan 102002

Altima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In a side collision none of the air bags deployed on impact, causing minor injuries..

- Hamilton, OH, USA

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