10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,884 miles

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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