2001 Nissan Altima Air Bags Problems
- 8
- 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 8 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Was hit by another car and front end buckled by the crash and air bags did not deploy......front end damage was approx $5500 due to low miles was repaired although we would like to know why the airbags did not deploy? *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10649979
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light remained illuminated with the seat occupied. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10578159
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
When i bought the car there was a piece of tape over the airbag light and auto zone helped me take it off. The nissan died getting off the interstate and i lost all control of the steering and brakes. Later to find that i needed a oxygen sensor and now electrical problems with the airbag light being on. I took the car to the dealership and they said i needed evac hoses but all the dealer did was unhook one so they…
ODI 10441042
Air Bags
Some driver had an accident, due to a dui, and his car was straddled across the left lane and i hit it as i came around the bend at appr. 11:30 p.m. In a dark section of the highway. My car suffered severe front end damage and i and my son was jerked, but we were both wearing our seatbelts. My airbag did not deploy and my anti-lock brakes locked up. We were nearly wiped out on the freeway. Though my locked up brakes…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10717615
Air Bags
The air bags on my 2001 nissan altima did not deploy in a head on collision. *jb
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10160451
Air Bags · Front
I was traveling at about 15-20 miles an hour in my 2001 nissan altima gxe le. A truck cut me off and i was forced to slam on my brakes. In turn my car slammed into the truck in front of me. My seat belt did not lock and my airbag did not deploy. My brakes locked up and my head bounced of my steering wheel. I would like to know why my seat belt did not lock and why my airbag did not deploy. My car has been totaled…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10150524
Air Bags
The vehicle rear ended someone's van while only going 15-20 mph. The airbag deployed and then exploded; causing 2nd & 3rd degree burns throughout my upper body. Small pieces of debris were also removed from bruises i sustained throughout my upper body. I broke/fractured my ribs, dislocated my knee and my pelvic bone was shattered. The airbag malfunctioned and the auto body in charge of repairs for this car…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10654531
Air Bags · Anchorage · Foundation Components
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway on a bridge and it was raining. He applied brakes three times, and braking system locked up because there was another vehicle in front of him. Vehicle slid and hit vehicle in front. Upon impact, airbags didn't come out, but airbag light did come on. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer states the three point restraint system also failed, 2 people were injured in…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 892398