1999 Nissan Altima Frontal Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 9 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frontal
When we were taught how to drive we were told to place our hands at the 10 and 2 o'clock position on the steering wheel. If that is where your hands are at the deployment of an airbag it throws your left arm against the windshield and it's frame which results in broken arms and wrists. I think there should be a warning for this. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10235361
Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 nissan altima. While driving 15 mph, the contact was unable to stop her vehicle and crashed into the preceding vehicle. Her airbags failed to deploy. The weather was clear. A police report was filed and the contact suffered a head injury. The purchase date and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 153,875 and failure mileage was 153,855.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10191453
Frontal
Dt*: the contact stated that both of the vehicle's front airbags did not deploy in a crash. The vehicle was struck head on by another vehicle who crossed an intersection at 35 mph. There was pre-impact braking prior to the frontal impact. The occupants were wearing seat belts, and the airbag warning light was illuminated prior to the crash. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard who determined that the vehicle was…
Crash reported
ODI 10163526
Frontal
Air bags failed to deploy in a 45 mph front collision. Nissan came and took the air bags from the vehicle for testing. Prior to testing, nissan was friendly and helpful. After testing was completed, they will not return our calls or let us known what they found out. Communication has ceased from their end. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760744
Crash reported
ODI 10006382
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
To whom it may concern: i was in a terrible car accicent on 11/1/00. Neither airbag deployed and i had damage on all four sides of the vehicle. The worst of the damage was in the front ... The front of the car was gone down to the engine. This vehicle never drove well during the rain. In an ironic way, i am happy to know i am not the only one this has happend to. When i contacted the dealership,they refused to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 740434
Frontal
While driving on street vehicle in front stoppped suddenly, and consumer rearended vehicle in front. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 860586
Frontal
While driving about 25 mph, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy. The dealer has been notified. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 837364
Frontal · Recliner
Vehicle was in a collision where it was rear ended at 50 mph. Vehicle was pushed into another vehicle, causing the driver's seatback to collapse and fall back into a reclining position. Also, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 853816
Frontal
While driving forty miles per hour this vehicle rear ended by another vehicle. The front end was totally smashed, but neither air bag deployed. Dealer has been contaced. Driver suffered a brused chest, and severe headaches. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 853657