10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,728 miles

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problem #46

Aug 072022

Altima

  • miles
car was in a accedent the air bags did not deploy

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #45

May 232022

Altima

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while sitting in the driver's side front seat, the air bag light failed to detect occupancy and was not illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty air bag sensor. The contact was informed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

- Payson, UT, USA

problem #44

Aug 182018

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles
As we were getting the highway the breaks had failed and then we some were able to get off the highway but the steering wheel cruise control decided it was gonna work by itself it was a very accident. And not only that my identity has been affected so bad because of the situation with mission and the dealership that I-??m unable to use my name for anything anymore my credits ruined and now they want 18 grand for me to pay off the vehicle that-??s they purposely made the car look like a rebuild so it was no longer covered I guess because the person set up the insurance with Geico and actually some how have me insurance in my father dl number and later on start changing stuff removing the insurance forging documents My name is [XXX] Email is [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Ringwood , NJ, USA

problem #43

Dec 132021

Altima

  • miles
Airbag light came on dashboard all of a sudden there was recall before with airbag I called Nissan is doing nothing that issue thanks please help

- Burke, VA, USA

problem #42

Oct 062021

Altima

  • miles
For the past two years I have been experiencing dim headlights. I have had them change twice and still cannot see 5 feet ahead of me. I was unaware that this could be a common problem with this model. Also, the passenger air light stays on even when no one is sitting in the seat. this problem started about six months ago. Now I think the transmission maybe starting to slip.

- Magnolia, TX, USA

problem #41

Sep 012021

Altima

  • miles
Transmission seems to get stuck and not want to move at times. Airbag light on dash and some times shows pass air bag light off when there is a passenger in the seat.

- Houston , TX, USA

problem #40

Aug 042020

Altima

  • miles
Passenger airbag light is always on. Nissan dealership said it is something with the sensor. Not covered under warranty. This should be recalled! I didn't do anything to make this mechanism screw up...

- Casselberry, FL, USA

problem #39

Jun 012021

Altima

  • miles
Airbag light is on and Nissan dealership says they may have to replace up to 3 components to find the problem, not covered in warranty

- Mcalester, OK, USA

problem #38

Dec 022020

Altima

  • miles
Air bag lights stays on and has been sense the car had 60,000 miles i spoke to the dealer and would not take care of it back then saying the warranty was out and im at 70,000 light still on dash and ive seen multiple recalls on the lass air bad module. I believe my call is a recall for that as well air bag light stays off when front passenger are in the car or out the car

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #37

Mar 122021

Altima

  • 106,634 miles
I recently purchased this vehicle in February of this year. Upon driving a few times, the air bag sensor light appears and stays on my dash along with when I have a passenger in the car, the passenger air bag sensor does not turn off. It is now March and I still have the same issue. According to the carfax report I received when purchasing the vehicle, a maintenance check was conducted by the local Nissan dealer close to me in January, it only shows the current recall of a hood latch (20V315 - that apparently no part is available for). I was advised by a service repair representative that the air bag sensors under the passenger seat are broken and were not repaired during that maintenance check. I questioned as to why with no explanation given. I advised that this is a safety concern and should fall back under the recall from 2016 (16V244) with the service representative stating that it doesn't!! is it possible for this to be fixed under that recall or does a new recall have to be in effect?? looking out for the safety of myself and fellow passengers. Thank you from a very concerned vehicle owner.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #36

Mar 032021

Altima

  • 100,000 miles
I was recently informed by two Nissan dealerships that the front passenger side air bag is not designed to deploy for passengers weighing less than 140 pounds. I understand that this is designed to protect children; however, there are many, many adults weighing less than 140 pounds and this would put them at significant risk for injury in an accident. Thank you. Andrea olivera

- Hopewell Junction, NY, USA

problem #35

Dec 012020

Altima

  • 54,000 miles
I have a 2016 Nissan Altima. First: I was involved in an accident in which a regular truck hauling an enclosed trailer drove over a large piece of plywood on the interstate at 70mph in front of me (also going about 70 mph) causing the piece of plywood to raise off of the road after he cleared it and it flew into the front of my vehicle and bounced up onto the hood and then hit the roof before flying off of my car. During this process, pieces of the plywood became stuck in the grill area of my car. There were no injuries, thankfully, but I am concerned the airbags did not deploy. Second: I've had this car since July of 2019. Over the past 6 months I have noticed that when I press the gas, the rpms rise but the transmission takes a bit to shift into gear causing a lag in acceleration. I have also noticed that if I am at a light or a stop and shift into drive sport, it doesn't do this. I have gotten in the habit of shifting into the sport mode when accelerating from a stop sign or red light. Third: My daughter was hit today by a truck crossing lanes to turn in front of her. She was traveling at appx 35 mph. The truck hit my passenger side front area, destroying my headlight, bumper, and grill. It was hit hard and the airbags did not deploy. The seatbelt did not lock, causing her to bounce forward and smack her head on the steering wheel. I am concerned now about the seatbelts and airbags and am more worried that they are defective after reading other complaints about these same issues. I love my car, but it doesn't seem to be very safe at all.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #34

Aug 152020

Altima

  • 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to groppetti automotive (830 S ben maddox way, visalia, ca 93292) where he was informed that the vehicle was not under recall nor covered under warranty. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the information provided by the dealer. The manufacturer offered to cover a partial cost of the repair however, the contact declined the offer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #33

Jul 022020

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles
The front seat passenger occupant classification system (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #32

Dec 062019

Altima

  • 8,700 miles
Had a wreck and the air bags came out and I got cut by

- Hudson, NC, USA

problem #31

Oct 182019

Altima

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to robbins Nissan (281-446-3181, located at 18711 highway 59 N, humble, tx 77338) where the air bag system was updated. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. The VIN was not provided.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #30

Apr 102019

Altima

  • 65,000 miles
Passenger occupant sensor failed after being replaced, airbag stays off while passenger in seat. Seat belt light stays on while seat is in occupied.

- Scotia, NY, USA

problem #29

Oct 212019

Altima

  • miles
I bought this car as an used vehicle. The carfax report showed a minor incident on the front, but air bags did not deploy. There is an air bag warning light on the dashboard which continues to glow when I run the vehicle. I asked my service advisor in "Nissan of omaha" to look into the issue. He replied the airbag module has to be replaced completely and it would cost me $2300. I doubt if this is something to do with the manufacturing defect and the service dealer is trying to charge me for the defective part.

- Elkhorn, NE, USA

problem #28

Sep 122019

Altima

  • 98,000 miles
The passenger airbag light is on its the submental airbag light.

- Fork Union, VA, USA

problem #27

Aug 202019

Altima 4-cyl

  • 78,000 miles
Within I month prior to my accident I had tire problems. I replaced the 4 tires.approx. 3 prior to the accident I had fuel and electrical problems. The parts were replaced. Approx. 1 week prior to the accident I had front brakes replaced.esurance has my vehicle policy # [xxx]claim#[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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