2013 Nissan Altima Air Bags Problems
- 415
- 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 415 stored complaint records:
- 26 indicate a crash
- 19 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag light · 37 records
- passenger seat · 32 records
- passenger side · 20 records
- takata recall · 16 records
- side airbag · 15 records
- passenger airbag · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 226 |
| 30–60k mi | 49 |
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. As a result the air bags failed to deploy and no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated the police was on scene. However, no police report was filed. The contact stated she was transported by the ambulance to the hospital for back and neck injuries. The vehicle was towed…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11306997
Air Bags
The occupant classification system sensor was re-programmed years ago during the recall and now it is not recognizing when people sit in the passenger seat no matter the vehicle condition (stationary, in motion, etc). Not sure if it just a failure with my part or something else, but it is concerning.
ODI 11291310
Air Bags
The passenger airbag dah light indicated that the airbag was "off" while an adult was occupying the passenger seat. I took the vehicle to a nissan dealership who determined that 2 airbag modules were deflective, not working and needed to be replaced at my expense. I contacted nissan usa, franklin, tn and explained the problem. Consumer affairs department said there was not a campaign or recall for this problem but…
ODI 11278697
Air Bags · Power Train
Randomly my airbag light came on. But no airbags ever deployed. Also i beliveve my years transmission has a recall on it. Every now and again it downshifts while i am accelerating on the highway and it terrifies me. I would appreciate feeling safe in my investment
ODI 11269520
Air Bags
The passenger front air bag sensor has failed. The air bag is always off with a red warning on the console, regardless if there is someone in the passenger or not. Other altima's of that model year have had recalls issued for this problem. My car is not on the recall list. You can't imagine how much nissan wants to replace the sensor.
ODI 11307834
Air Bags
I had recieved a notice for recall on the passenger air bag sensor in seat was not registered to someone sitting in seat. Took car to dealership to repair and it still does not register an occupant. So now it stays on and so does the driver warning sensor light. When it register a body both lights go off. Puzzled. Please advise. Attached is a picture of the problem at hand.
ODI 11278724
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
I have had the following issues with the nissan altima: air bag sensor issues sometimes sensor malfunctions (looked at 3 x, not fixed), rear view camera sometimes does not work (looked at 3 x, not fixed), transmission cvt issues sometimes jumps into gear (looked at 3 x, not fixed), seat belt sometimes locks up (looked at 1 x, not fixed). Issues happen while in motion or starting.
ODI 11257874
Air Bags
Takata recall (for one problem) airbag light came on - took in and they said the switch under passenger seat had become disconnected - fixed by nissan dealership within two days, airbag light back on - took in and they were getting codes for driver seat airbag - nissan recommended replacing air bag diagnostic unit. Within another two days of this repair, the air bag diagnostic unit giving same code. Now,…
ODI 11242876
Air Bags
Airbag light stays on. Does not register that driver or passenger are seating in the seats to engage the airbags. No matter how heavy the occupants are the air bag light does not go off.
ODI 11244625
Air Bags
The passenger airbag light came on a few months ago. I brought it to the nissan dealership and was told it was a loose wire. Paid $100 on my deductible for the extended warranty. The light came back on a few weeks ago. Now when i take it in they tell me they have to replace one or two sensors each costing $1000 that is not covered up the extended warranty. There seems to be dozens of people with this same car having…
ODI 11278043
Air Bags · Engine · Seat Belts
Passenger light airbag is never detected. (been on going for a couple of years) engine light stays on (for about 3 months) seatbelt airbag (3 months) will not go out. There is never a recall and a problem is never found by mechanic. Can get the engine light off for a little while, but comes back on usually within a week.
ODI 11257892
Air Bags
Airbag light has been coming on for almost a year. Reported to dealership 3 times. First visit to dealership it was a code issue. Second time serviced it was unplugged under the seat, cost $142.00. A week later it came on again and dealership reports the entire driver's seat airbag needs to be replace at the tune of $1900. Extended warranty doesn't cover it
ODI 11222624
Air Bags
The air bag light will not go off and i cant get an inspection sticker.
ODI 11258707
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
No accident or any work, driver side airbag light remained on. Reset not working. Ac compressor also gives up. 150k.
ODI 11220294
Air Bags
I took my car to the dealer to have them see why the airbag lights stay on. The seat belts were on and they just stayed on. The driver side would sometimes go off but the passenger side stayed on even when driving the vehicle. I was told that they cleared an error code but no guarantee that it will not reoccur and that this has nothing to do with the recall on the vehicle and if it happens again i will have to come…
ODI 11207733
Air Bags
DRIVER AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON.
ODI 11207548
Air Bags
My supplemental air bag light came on 7 - 10 days ago and has remained on. Visited nissan service on 05/17 and was told diagnostic tests revealed 3 codes indicated further work was needed. The first was to replace the diagnostic unit. Second replace ocs modules 7 both sensors. I have an extended warranty which supposedly does not include air bags. My concern is tis actually is or should be a recall. My quoted price…
ODI 11208314
Air Bags
Vehicle air bag system fault light is illuminated and the dealer determined the driver side air bag module to be shorted out and therefore requires replacement. The dealer advised that the air bag system is now deactivated due to the fault. Module was not currently in stock and unable to be replaced at time of service.
ODI 11196034
Air Bags · Power Train
Their has been many complains on this cvt transmission breaking down between 62,000 miles and 99000 miles it is defective nissan will do nothing and will not acknowledge defective transmission or powertrain and will not pay to replace any it's a major problem and safety, i am a disabled veteran and was stranded many other consumers have experienced the same and also problems with airbags modules
ODI 11192731
Air Bags · Power Train
Air bag lite keeps going off was rekey by nissan dealer want me to pay for airbag module $3700 nissan states they would pay half month ago, this is a defective part this is not acceptable, i am a disabled veteran now power as of 3/29/19 is going out after 98,000 cvt trans many consumer complains filed for defective transmissions
ODI 11192730
Air Bags
The airbag light for the passenger side remains off regardless of the weight of the passenger in the seat, this has been an ongoing issue for 3 years.. Multiple trips to the dealer (at at $155.00 per diagonstic) without a resolution. The prior the dealer stated was due to a low battery. A new battery was installed with the same results. Research on the internet shows multiple complaints with this issue. The car will…
ODI 11192075
Air Bags
We have received several recall notices involving our nissan altima 2013 involving the takata airbags. The recalls have not consisted of anything significant. Throughout the process of these recalls (i believe 2 or 3) our airbag light on dashboard as well as on the center console has intermittently come on and off. We have taken our nissan to a local nissan approved dealer for all of our reviews/repairs.…
ODI 11183094
Air Bags
THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME
ODI 11206449
Air Bags
My air bag light is always off and warning light is on in the dash
ODI 11183547
Air Bags
My airbag light the one that says my airbags are not on keeps coming on. Have taken it to nissian dealership to get it reset for $70 but it came back on again. I am not paying $70 again. There has to to be a reason it keeps coming on.
ODI 11265905