2008 Nissan Altima Air Bags Problems
- 106
- 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 106 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Frontal · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
On saturday morning on the 8th of june 2019, i went to start my car. After i did so both of my airbag lights stayed on. Even while driving down the road the lights stay on until the car is turned off. I called the nissan dealership of south strand nissan in myrtle beach, sc on june 10, 2019 and they said there could be multiple reasons for the issues, that i needed to go and have the car looked at. I do not remember…
ODI 11219608
Air Bags
One day driving on a normal day on the highway, when my air bag light on the dash started to blink repeatedly, it hasnt stopped since. Car has a clean title and air bags were never deployed.
ODI 11220838
Air Bags
Diagnostic scan was ran and supplemental inflatable restraint system came back with 4 codes stating: occupant sensor unit fail x2 crash zone sensor unit fail and comm fail
ODI 11164527
Air Bags
With an adult in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag off light occasionally illuminates. If the passenger lifts all their weight off the seat cushion the light goes out.
ODI 11192875
Air Bags
Takata recall. Car airbag censor not working. Always keep blinking. Gone to coral springs nissan dealer. As per them whole seat cuisine on passenger site need replacement. They have 2 opinion. As per mr. Brandon only passenger site airbag will not work. As per shia both of airbag not going to work. It is dangers and cost for that is around $ 2100.00. I keep on changing tyre pressure censor many time. But this is…
ODI 11133447
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while she was attempting to exit a driveway, she became distracted and hit an oak tree at approximately 30 mph. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained several bodily and head injuries that required medical attention. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss by the insurance…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11234289
Air Bags
A service light appeared on dashboard failing my state inspection. I didn't know there was an issue until a diagnostic was done. The same issues were reported on my car that are the same as thousands of other nissan altimas 2008 that were recalled. However nissan stated my car was not under recall even though i reported the same issues that are under recall. They refused to help me or give me any options. They said…
ODI 11109607
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2008 nissan altima. I was driving down a major highway one evening when all of a sudden the car begins to slow down. I press the gas pedal and the car seems to go even slower. It was myself and my youngest daughter. I was scared to death. The speed limit on the highway was 70 mph and my car would not go over 35 mph. I pulled over to a gas station and a nice man looked at the car and could find nothing wrong…
ODI 11120410
Air Bags · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy. The vehicle was taken to nalley nissan of atlanta (located at [redacted], atlanta, ga 30360, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the seat sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11141085
Air Bags
While vehicle was in motion with a passenger sitting in front passenger seat when the instrument cluster air bag light began flashing and passenger air bag indicator displayed off. Vehicle has a fault in the passenger air bag occupant classification system, requiring the passenger front seat cushion assembly to be replaced.
ODI 11075077
Air Bags
Airbags did not pass inspection, received rejection sticker. Airbag sensors are defective. Both airbag lights are showing on the dashboard when the driver and passenger are sitting in the vehicle. This should be a recall, please advise. Thank you.
ODI 11076474
Air Bags
My 2008 altima sedan had about 50,000 miles on it when in december 2017 i experienced an air bag warning light that flashed on the instrument cluster along with a warning light on the dash that indicated the passenger air bag was off. These warnings appeared no matter if the passenger seat was empty or if an adult passenger occupied it. This happened anytime the car was running (stopped or moving at any speed). I…
ODI 11066669
Air Bags
Passenger air bag light on even thought someone in seat
ODI 11055975
Air Bags · Engine · Seat Belts
Takata recall, got in a car accident and the air bags didn't deploy. My car was a total loss. Were there any airbags in the car??????
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11019134
Air Bags · Seats
My passanger airbag is not working when somebody is sitting in the seat it is still off when driving, their was an open recall on this but when i call nissan its not my model
ODI 10995202
Air Bags
I have a altima coupe that has an intermittent fault with the passenger side bag airbag sensor. I drive down the road and it comes in and out randomly even with a passenger in the car. The car is at a nissan dealership shop to be inspected and determine cause.
ODI 10983045
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
The airbag sensor on the passenger seat stopped working about a year ago. I had to get my car inspected last month to drive in the state of va and to access the naval base for work. I failed the inspection because of it and had to pay $705 for a new seat. I saw a recall for this problem but was told by nissan recall department my car wasn't covered. How can that be possible? I am requesting a full refund from nissan…
ODI 10983702
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
The airbag sensor on the passenger seat stopped working about a year ago. I had to get my car inspected last month to drive in the state of virginia and to access the naval base for work. I failed the inspection because of it and had to pay $705 for a new seat. I saw a recall for this problem but was told by nissan recall department my car wasn't covered. How can that be possible? I am requesting a refund as the…
ODI 10983357
Air Bags · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the tire pressure and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the air bag warning indicator issue; however, it was determined that the tires needed air. The tires were inflated to the manufacturer's recommendation, but the…
ODI 10978819
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Dash pad, which also covers the passenger air bag is now cracked, and is sticky. I know that nissan settled with florida residents for this problem, however, other cars are affected. In southeast texas, we have just as much, if not more heat that seems to be causing failure of the dash cover. We are now afraid to drive the car, as since it is cracked and sticky, we do not know if we will be properly protected with…
ODI 10983493
Air Bags · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. When the vehicle was started, the tpms, brake, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,777.
ODI 10953873
Air Bags · Electrical System
I have 2008 nissan altima. I noticed that my passenger side status light remains off with no passenger in it. I noticed that there was a recall for the same issue as mentioned in the link below. Http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm10619386/rcrit-08v521-7546.pdf please let me know what are my options to fix the issue without charge. I filed a complaint with nissan and their reply was as below:…
ODI 10940069
Air Bags
My passanger airbag is not working when somebody is sitting in the seat it is still off when driving, their was an open recall on this but when i call nissan its not my model
ODI 11024944
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 3 mph, a second vehicle traveling approximately 30 mph crashed into the rear driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10917487
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Since purchasing the vehicle in 2014, the dashboard has been continuously melting and cracking to the point where the glare from the black melted dashboard has severely decreased visibility. Additinally, as more cracks have appeared the car no longer recognizes when a passenger is in the passenger seat and shows the airbag as 'off.'
ODI 11040199