2006 Nissan Altima Air Bags Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 19 indicate a crash
- 19 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 8 records
- police report · 8 records
- report filed · 8 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- failed deploy · 5 records
- medical attention · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata when the airbag deploy which almost caused my life. I have 20 some fractured ribs and spine fractures as well. Also my footpedal speed up without my knowledge and was stuck. I don't know if the lights had anything to do with it but traffic was stopped on the highway. *dt 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia),…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11133484
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. Approximately one week ago, the contact noticed that the passenger side air bag indicator was illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lithia nissan of fresno, 5580 n blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710) where it was determined that the contact would have to pay for diagnostic testing. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer.…
ODI 11093348
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. While driving 60 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a semi-truck during inclement weather after depressing the brake pedal which failed to respond. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a yard and destroyed from the impact. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by a repair facility or dealer. The driver…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11063359
Air Bags
I was involved in an accident on december 2,2017 and the air bags never inflate. It was a big collision and they didn't function like they were supposed to. I was on a city street when the accident occurred making a left turn.
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11062413
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. The owner stated that the vehicle was operated by her daughter's boyfriend with the daughter in the vehicle as a passenger. While traveling 35 mph, the driver made a turn and collided into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained substantial bruising to the left knee and required x-rays. The passenger sustained a cut to…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11041559
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Was leaving store and when pulled out onto road, i was involved in a crash! Left the scene and then was taken by private vehicle to local emergency room and from there, airlifted with brain injury! Was almost across the road and vehicle stalled and wouldn't accelerate and stalled and caused a horrible accident. The vehicle that hit me got me in passenger rear as he was traveling up highway and threw me and went air…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11001193
Air Bags
THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAY ON
ODI 11064374
Air Bags
Takata recall i was in a an accident as a passenger, we struck a tree head on and the passenger side airbag failed to deploy i was partially ejected through the windshield and suffered life threatening injuries as result.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10971560
Air Bags
I was leaving a nail salon parking lot and a truck rammed into the front of my car police were called i got hit pretty good no airbag deployed i hit my fave on the wheel are other people having this problem in accidents
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10954038
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While driving approximately 35 mph and veering left, the contact's vehicle was impacted on the front passenger side by an oncoming vehicle. The air bags had not deployed. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10928803
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, upper back, and right foot. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10876096
Air Bags
BOTH AIR BAG SENSOR KEEPS BLINKING.
ODI 10863007
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mount brackets for the engine fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10714588
Air Bags · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated the front passenger seat occupant sensor failed to detect when there was a passenger occupying the seat and the air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer advised that the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10746943
Air Bags · Body
I was coming off 295 and hit a patch of black ice lost control of my car and hit a guardrail. The air bags never went off and everyone at the scene was trying to figure how or why they did not go off. My car is totaled .. Updated 02/19/15 *bf updated 3/30/2016*js updated 9/20/2017*cn
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10681773
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. While driving approximately 20 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a building. The front driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the right arm due to the air bags that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and was towed to an…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10672397
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed head-on into the contact's vehicle causing the air bags to deploy. As a result of the pressure from the air bags, the contact sustained burns to both arms which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was deemed destroyed. The vin was unavailable.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10652645
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While driving 30 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred once. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag wiring harness and the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. The dealer recommended replacing the spiral cable. Updated…
ODI 10663762
Air Bags · Body · Seats
Driver lost control of the vehicle and went into ongoing traffic and was t-boned by another vehicle. Both vehicles were going 45 miles per hour. No air bags deployed. The front airbags, nor the side airbags deployed. The passenger door came all the way over to the gear shift. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10641929
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag sensor light was illuminated and flashing. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the seat needed to be replaced in order to remedy the defect. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number 08v521000(air bags, electrical system) and indicated that the vehicle experienced the same defect described in…
ODI 10556276
Air Bags
Someone pulled out in front of me turning left across the highway where i was traveling at about 40mph. I hit the brakes hard, but still hit her in the side and my airbags did not deploy. The collision shop has estimated it will be totaled, the bumper and fenders and hood all need replaced in addition to several engine/motor parts. The police said an impact causing that much damage should have caused the airbags to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10543739
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, a vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The second vehicle was also traveling 65 mph. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained spinal injuries and a child passenger that was secured in a booster seat sustained injuries to the left leg. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10545369
Air Bags
2006 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle faulty air bag system. *smd the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. Nissan informed the consumer it would cost $1900, to replace the air bag.
ODI 10567169
Air Bags
I was driving south bound when a card slammed into my passenger side door. My car was then pushed over three lanes into the corner wall, electric box, and 2 foot high rock. My airbags did not deploy and i hit my head on the dash board. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10427051
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving 65 mph she crashed into another vehicle which was included in a 4 car pile-up. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy on the drivers side nor the passenger side. The contact and a passenger received abrasions to the chest and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was considered a total loss…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10368581