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 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
The airbag light for front seat passenger indicates "airbag is off" when an adult is sitting in the front passenger seat. Adult weighs 125lbs. I have taken video of this as evidence. This happens intermittently. I have also called nissan customer service to report this. Nissan says there is no recall or issue. I beg to differ. Nhtsa bullietin 08v521000 list occupant classification system (ocs) "fails to recognize…
ODI 10717814
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the occupant classification system control unit located inside the front passenger seat failed. The seat needed to be replaced, but was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10643225
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The passenger side air bag indicator illuminated when the front passenger seat was unoccupied. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 142,000.
ODI 10648500
Air Bags
Passenger air bag light on. Dealer reports air bag module passenger side no good. Was a recall in 2008 on same issue. Nissan says car not part of recall. Find it hard to believe. Called nissan,they never call back. *tr
ODI 10643785
Air Bags
My passenger airbag sensor doesn't always work when a passenger is sitting there. That is while the vehicle is in park, putting it in drive doesn't matter it still says that passenger airbag is off. The only temporary fix is for the passenger to bounce in the seat and it might turn the airbag on and get rid of the message light on the center of the dash. This is in a 2008 nissan altima coupe. *tr
ODI 10637762
Air Bags · Seat Belts
The red air bag/seat belt warning light on passenger seat is flashing continuously with or without passenger sitting on a passenger seat. There is also no change if seat belts are locked in or not - the red light is flashing all the time. On 17th of september my car was checked by nissan service at autonation nissan marrietta (925 cobb parkway se, marietta ga 30060). They cleared the code and monitor. On 13th of…
ODI 10651405
Air Bags · Structure · Visibility/Wiper
My 2008 nissan altima dashboard is very sticky and melting. I called nissan and make my first complaint 2 months too late was told. Since then the melting and stickiness on the complete top of the dash board is getting worse. Inside the car now it?s also smelling like melted tar, which may represent a health issue when breathing it, and with it the intense glare, reflection of the glossy tar on the front window it's…
ODI 10607074
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 40-45 mph when an animal jumped in front of the vehicle and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The driver crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed of the incident and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was…
Crash reported
ODI 10609250
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. After starting the vehicle, the front air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor possibly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
ODI 10690834
Air Bags
I purchased a factory certified 2008 altima coupe with slightly over 30,000 miles in october 2012 and at about 40,000 miles the passenger air bag light starting coming on with no passenger, then went to the red air bag light on the dash. The air bag controller was replaced at 42,000 miles and failed again at 50,000 miles. It has been covered by the warranty both times but concerns me that i have driven many of the…
ODI 10592956
Air Bags · Electrical System
The passenger side vehicle airbag light went to the off position and the air bag light on the dashboard began to flash. The dealer stated the seat cushion on the passenger seat needed to be replaced. When i contacted nissan they stated there was never a recall in my specific vin; though there was a recall for the exact same problem for my model and year vehicle in 2008. They stated they would pay 40% of the cost to…
ODI 10597431
Air Bags · Electrical System
There was a public announcement of a recall in march, 2014 related to the reliability of gauges on the passenger side of the front seat, that tell the person, as well as the mechanical system, that the passenger front seat airbag is "now engaged" and ready to activate in the event of an accident/emergency.. Following the announcement i took my 2008 altima to the dealer to ensure i was part of the recall. The dealer…
ODI 10597136
Air Bags · Frontal
The occupant sensor in the passenger seat doesn't correctly sense or classify a passenger (more than 120 lbs) when they are in the seat. This results in the air bag being incorrectly deactivated (similar to recent nhtsa campaign number 14v138000). The vehicle was previously given to the dealer to fix under nhtsa campaign number 08v521000. This still occurs and adjusting her position or the seat position doesn't…
ODI 10575539
Air Bags · Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard appears to be melting. It is sticky and shiny and pieces lift off with anything that is placed on the dash. The effect causes a significant glare in the sunlight that affects driver line of sight. Deterioration has also caused multiple cracks in dash surface that may potentially affect air bag deployment. *tr
ODI 10643463
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag mat sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 58,500.
ODI 10573347
Air Bags · Seats · Visibility/Wiper
My altima coupe has a melting dashboard that causes visibility issues by glaring into my windscreen. It is melted and bubbly. Also my passenger seat belt light cuts on and off due to my passenger seat bracket being faulty. I have not heard back from nissan on a way to resolve these safety issues. *tr
ODI 10573598
Air Bags
The passenger airbag light on the center council lights up (signaling that it's off) randomly. This has even happened multiple times with an adult male sitting in the seat (approximately 180 lbs.). *js
ODI 10585323
Air Bags
Takata recall my passenger side airbag light has been blinking since 2014. The car was purchased new from the dealership. I called nissan at the time and they told me they would pay 40% of the repair. I told them i will not pay for an airbag replacement especially wince the takata recall was so prevalent. The dealership stated it would cost over $800.00 to repair the airbag (information i can send you, if…
ODI 11142203
Air Bags · Structure
The dashboard is melting and deteriorating. Extremely sticky and shiny. Very glary in both night and daytime driving. It's a real visibility issue. Airbag deployment may possibly be affected also. Nissan agreed to replace the dash but would not pay for the labor cost which was almost $300. This dashboard was constructed of inferior materials and nissan knows it. That is why they agreed to pay for the part. *tr
ODI 10692158
Air Bags
The passenger side air bag light stays on even when there is a passenger in the seat. ( the indicator light on the dash.) the light on the instrument panel continues to flash also.
ODI 10544784
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew out, which caused the contact to lose control and crash into bales of hay. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic who did not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
Crash reported
ODI 10595779
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Was driving down major highway in nj and car began to slow down rapidly. Was able to get to side of road before completely dying. Car was towed to transmission repair place and cost 2000 to repair. Now in 2015 i have the very same problem. Car needed another transmission at the tune of 2000 more dollars. These transmissions are known for trouble. If someone's going down street in fast lane and this happens they can…
ODI 10776660
Air Bags · Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima has been melting for over a year and a half and is now causing such a large and intense glare on the windshield that it is difficult to see during daytime hours and at night when driving under lights. The dashboard is constantly sticky and comes off in chunks when you touch it. I have searched for information about this issue and found several people with the same problem. Some…
ODI 10690677
Air Bags · Structure
Dashboard is melting and turned sticky. No longer has a matte finish and now has a high gloss finish that produces a glare through the windshield. Reflection on windshield looks like a heads up display. The area is from the drivers side to the passenger side and including the passenger side airbag area. Unknown if the airbag would deploy properly through the decomposing material used to manufacture the dashboard.…
ODI 10567908
Air Bags · Electrical System
The passenger airbag not on" light has been intermittently flashing. It now remains lit (passenger airbag off) when the seat is unoccupied and when a full grown adult or child sits in the passenger seat. I called nissan and gave them all my information and they informed me that my car was not included in the recall of campaign 08v521000, even though the conditions for repair fit the description. I want nissan to…
ODI 10496491