2008 Nissan Altima Frontal Problems
- 15
- 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.
What owners report
- passenger seat · 12 records
- passenger side · 6 records
- airbag light · 6 records
- passenger airbag · 6 records
- passenger sitting · 6 records
- light comes · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Frontal
The air bag on the passenger is not working. The seat cushion of the seat is the problems ( i was told). The cushion cost $900.00. The airbag has a defect in it. I looked on the world wide web and noticed several complaints of the same problem. There is a recall on some of the altima. This is a big problems. *tr
ODI 10375470
Frontal
Passenger side airbag light comes on occasionally even with an adult sitting in the passenger seat. Dealer had replaced the sensor but the problem still occurs. This occurs on numerous occasions probably 2 to 3 time a month when seat is occupied. This is a major safety concern that needs to be addressed for the safety of passengers in the vehicle. I do not feel at ease when someone says that the system is…
ODI 10371971
Frontal
Approximately the last 13 months i have noticed 2-3 times a week, the passenger airbag off light was on. On several occasions while this light was on, i drove by the nissan dealer (eastside nissan of bellevue, wa) and showed the light was on even with my wife sitting square in the passenger seat. The technician drove with my wife with the light still on. However, he pulled in some sensor and stated that the system…
ODI 10331897
Frontal
2008 nissan altima coupe 3.5se. Passenger seat is occupied by 165# male and the airbag display on the dash shows that the airbag is off. One occasion the passenger repositions himself and the light went off. Usually repositioning does not resolve the issue and airbag light remains off. The issue has occurred about 6 times in 12 months. *tr
ODI 10312251
Frontal
When adult passenger is sitting in the passenger side front seat intermittently the air bag off light goes on, even though the passenger is sitting upright in the seat with legs extended in front of them as they should be. Passenger seat replaced by nissan service department with 2009 model seat. This is the third seat replacement. *tr
ODI 10256279
Frontal
The passenger airbag indicator shows the airbag to be off with an adult passenger in the seat. Repeated visits to the dealership have resulted in nissan service stating the system is working properly, but repeated cases continue. *tr
ODI 10297084
Frontal · Seats · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Drivers seat squirms moves and is not rigid. Dealership says they can not replicate the problem. Every time i turn the seat makes noise and sounds squirms like its not properly secure. The passenger airbag light also comes on when a fully grown adult is sitting in it. This happens randomly on an average of 4-5 times monthly. When the airbag light comes on the passenger airbag is deactivated not protecting the…
ODI 10253418
Frontal
When adult passenger is sitting in the passenger side front seat intermittently the air bag off light goes on, even though the passenger is sitting upright in the seat with legs extended in front of them as they should be. Passenger seat replaced by nissan service department for the second time. *tr
ODI 10256278
Air Bags · Frontal
Purchased car new in july 2008, and have since noticed that my passenger air bag light will indicate that the air bag is "off" when i have passengers in the front passenger seat. Light will also indicate that the air bag is "off" when there is nothing in the seat. Not a consistent problem, have seen the light indicate that the air bag is "on" when there is only a small bag or books on the seat. Took to dealer where…
ODI 10242840
Frontal
Passenger air bag on passenger side shows disabled with my kids that are over 110 lbs in the seat. I had the dealer review the problem and was told that there was not an issue. Was told to look in the manual and that the person had to sit in the seat correctly or they are to light. The seating was not the problem, the car is. The dealer also stated that the air bag bladder in the seat is very easy to miss if not…
ODI 10242697
Frontal
When adult passenger is sitting in the passenger side front seat intermittently the air bag off light goes on, even though the passenger is sitting upright in the seat with legs extended in front of them as they should be. Passenger seat replaced by nissan service department. *tr
ODI 10256276
Frontal
The passenger airbag system will not activate when a person occupies the passenger seat. The occupant weighs more the 100lbs and sits in a normal fashion on the seat. Dealer inspected but did not find anything out of the ordinary. This is a serious safety risk for a passenger in this car. *tr
ODI 10236670
Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag has been failing ever since the vehicle was purchased. She noticed that when a passenger is seated in the passenger seat, the air bag will display off when it should display on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they reset the air bag module; however, the failure continued. The contact is concerned that the air bag may…
ODI 10269725
Air Bags · Frontal
Passenger airbag light comes on when the vehicle is in motion and an adult passenger (150 + pounds) is in the front passenger seat. This occurs intermittently and sometimes corrects itself and sometimes not. When the light is on the passenger is not protected and therefore subject to serious injury in the event of an accident. I have taken it to the dealer at least three times and each time i am told that the airbag…
ODI 10253370