10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,251 miles

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problem #18

Dec 062021

Altima

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Three Rivers, TX, USA

problem #17

Aug 262021

Altima

  • miles
The system failure is the airbag I'm not sure if it is a malfunction or what. It started as staying on when I start car then would go away. Then I notice it just come up and would stay on. I made appointment for dealership to take a assessment and they would not look unless I pay ahead to have it seen. I don't feel safe to drive my vehicle that this could be a serious matter. It has been a while now about 3 months now.

- Maricopa, AZ, USA

problem #16

Oct 062021

Altima

  • miles
Hello I-??m not sure how to actually go about this. Just looking for a little clarification or guidance, I purchased my 2017 Nissan Altima from a dealership March 2020. Two weeks ago the airbag popped on that it-??s no longer working and I-??m not understanding why I haven-??t been in any accidents or anything. It doesn-??t make any sense to me that I took the car to Nissan and it cost 1700 just for the part that-??s not including labor. Is this happening to all Nissans and where do I go from here? That-??s a lot of money just for parts.

- Phoenix , AZ, USA

problem #15

Oct 112021

Altima

  • miles
1. Air Bag: Car was released from towing company to Progressive as total loss vehicle. 2. Component did not deploy when hit by an 18 wheeler. 3. Unknown, being in the crash as well as post crash visual evidence proves non deployment. 4. Total loss was declared and car was released to Progressive. 5. No warning or error was present in dashboard.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #14

May 012021

Altima

  • 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #13

Aug 082021

Altima

  • miles
My airbag light came on 2 weeks ago. I took it to Nissan and was told I had no error codes, but if the airbag light came back on to bring it back. The light came on again yesterday. I returned to Nissan to be informed that the airbag has to be replaced. Meaning the entire passenger seat has to be replaced because that is where the airbag is located. Nearly $2,000 to repair it. All of the 17 Nissan models have the airbag recall except for the 17 Altima which is what I have.

- Canton, GA, USA

problem #12

Aug 082021

Altima

  • miles
At certain times the front impact radar will say it is blocked or not functioning. Twice it has actually applied the brakes with nothing in front of it. Now the air bag light is on and will not go off.

- Hinesville , GA, USA

problem #11

Apr 142021

Altima

  • miles
The airbag light in the dash came on and stays on.

- Hamlet, NC, USA

problem #10

Sep 152020

Altima 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
On Sept. 15th 2020, I was in an accident on the highway, I was rear ended by a tractor trailer and from there pushed across four lanes head on into median cement wall the car then rolled back into traffic where I was hit again by another truck in the front drivers side wheel and hood area, this sent me back into the guard rail on the other side of the highway. During this collision none of airbags deployed in the front or rear, this car hasn't been in any accidents, and there are no recalls listed for the airbags, the blind spot safety feature was on and did not alert me to driver side blind spot. Immediately after accident I was transported to atlanta va medical hospital off 1670 clairmont rd. Decatur, ga 30033.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

problem #9

Sep 152020

Altima

  • 80,000 miles
On Sept. 15th 2020, I was in an accident on the highway, I was rear ended by a tractor trailer and from there pushed across four lanes head on into median cement wall the car then rolled back into traffic where I was hit again by another truck in the front drivers side wheel and hood area, this sent me back into the guard rail on the other side of the highway. During this collision none of airbags deployed in the front or rear, this car hasn't been in any accidents, and there are no recalls listed for the airbags, system did not alert me to traffic in blind spot, safety feature for this was on. The car is located at barrow wrecker service shop & yard 2267 dixie ave SE, smyrna, ga 30080. 770-435-8945. I will attach police report and pictures.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

problem #8

Aug 152020

Altima

  • miles
There was a recall on 2013 to 2016 on supplemental airbag warning lights, which came out in 2017, however they never fixed the 2017 models that were already out under the new recall. The supplumential warning G light stays on, and the nissian will charge $2000 to fix.

- Vandalia, MO, USA

problem #7

Jan 092020

Altima

  • 59,823 miles
I was heading South bound on rt 83. Front driver side tire blew out & my side air bags deployed. Thier was no impact to the vehicle

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #6

Jul 092018

Altima 4-cyl

  • 33,100 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Altima. While the contact was traveling as a passenger at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle was struck on the front driver's side by another vehicle. All the frontal and side air bags deployed. Police report number: 18002915 was filed. The driver and contact were injured and transported to the hospital via ambulance. The contact stated that the air bags deployed with excessive force and fragments of glass and gravel struck her face. Both occupants were treated and released. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 33,100.. consumer stated the other vehicle failed to yield right of way on a red light. Consumer also stated she has almost lost her right eye and has had 3 surgeries and is still under doctor's care.

- South Padre Island, TX, USA

problem #5

May 212018

Altima

  • 5,000 miles
I was involved in a 8 car collision on the interstate. The car in front of me hit the car in front of them, I hit their car and was then hit from behind followed by 2 more vehicles. My airbag never deployed.

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA

problem #4

May 032018

Altima

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Altima. While the contact was stopped at a red light, it was struck by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. A police report was filed. The contact was thrown forward six inches into the dashboard, and sustained minor bruises and moderate pain. Medical attention was required. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the crash. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #3

Nov 202017

Altima

  • miles
Takata recall

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

Nov 102017

Altima

  • miles
Deploy

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #1

Nov 032017

Altima

  • miles
None yet. Received a postcard to fill in information for future recall takata airbags/

- Vero Beach, FL, USA