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
Nhtsa recall 16v-244 (r1609) was performed by dealer capitol nissan in wilmington nc on 2/220/17 and only made the problem worse. This was the third time that the dealer had attempted to reprogram/address the problem.
ODI 10956029
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag indicator randomly flashed and then remained illuminated. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa action numbers: ea15004 (air bags) and (rq15001) air bags along with four unknown air bag recall campaigns. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Darcars nissan college park ([redacted], college park, md 20740, [redacted]) was notified, but an…
ODI 11181167
Air Bags
Airbag light stays on, on dashboard. Acquired car in that condition from carmax southwest freeway houston, tx 77074
ODI 11100537
Air Bags
Passenger air bag not recognizing when someone is in the seat. Airbag remains off even with a passenger in the seat. The dealer has looked at the car multiple times and they state they can not find the problem. They have worked on the sensors and recalibrated them but the light continues to go on and off and airbag appears to be nonfunctional. Dealer says they can not duplicate the issue and system is operating as…
ODI 10944571
Air Bags
The ocs passenger side airbag sensor is no longer working. Nissan has refused to make any necessary repairs to ensure the safety of the vehicle. Nissan rep.quinn, first claim it was due to mileage. The second call, from yesterday, she stranded it was a warranty issue. Given the continuing issues with the sensor, the interest of public safety and the lack of assistance with repairs, it is necessary to report this…
ODI 10944628
Air Bags · Seat Belts
2013 nissan altima s - safety system defect / malfunction problem:2 aspects (1)the ocs airbag and seatbelt system warning light "incorrectly indicates" a passenger is not in the seat when in fact the seat is occupied! This condition "turns off the air bag protection for an adult passenger!" (2)the seatbelt light 'incorrectly indicates' that a passenger is unbelted. Erroneous test results: nissan 'tests' this safety…
ODI 10943926
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator was constantly illuminated. The failure appeared after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,900.
ODI 10939509
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact's vehicle was repaired per an unknown air bag recall. After the recall repair, the dealer (d-patrick nissan, 4200 e division st, evansville, in 47715) stated that due to the recall being repaired, the sensor for the air bag on the passenger side would no longer work properly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the same information as the…
ODI 11074075
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags). While the engine was running and the passenger seat was occupied, a warning indicator illuminated, which meant that the air bag was deactivated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10947794
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10936279
Air Bags
When an adult passenger sits in the front passenger seat the airbag dash light does not go off to indicate that air bag is functional! This is while in motion, stationary, and can sporadically work as it should but i am still concerned that the system is malfunctioning! !
ODI 10929826
Air Bags
Vehicle was moving on a city street when it was hit on the driver side door by another vehicle. Side air bags did not deploy after recent recall work regarding srs was performed. Please see attached documentation. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10930211
Air Bags
The passenger side airbag activation mechanism in some of 2013 nissan altima doesn't work properly. Nissan already had two recalls on it but they never able to fix it. Even if someone is sitting on passenger side, the airbag light on the dashboard is activated randomly, that means airbag will not open in case of crash. It is a very serious flaw. In the recent recall they simply made a s/w update to flip the airbag…
ODI 10927533
Air Bags
The amber passenger airbag disabled light stays on with the red airbag system warning light flashing continuously flashing.all of the recall notices i have read don't include my car but the criteria seem to fit the recall notices.
ODI 11119490
Air Bags · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Brakes make squeaky noise all the time. Passanger airbag sign does not show even if someone is sitting
ODI 10917236
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. Even when the vehicle was in park, the air bag indicator illuminated even when the front passenger seat was unoccupied. The indicator displayed air bag off once the seat was occupied. The dealer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 49,000.
ODI 10915280
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
I was in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. My children and i were injured. I serviced my car at nissan for the airbag recall twice. I received a recall from nhtsa and nissan wouldn't comply. Every time i've taken my car for the brake pads to be serviced i only need rotors never brake pads! The driver side door handle broke for no reason what so ever this car is a clunker!
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10909726
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under a manufacturers recall on the air bags but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the air bag sensor was reprogrammed. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the technician stated that the manufacturer would be made aware…
ODI 10923987
Air Bags
Fixed twice through previous recalls but still does not detect a passenger in the front passenger seat and automatically turns off the airbag.
ODI 10905143
Air Bags
The orange passenger airbag light came on right after i purchased the car in 96/97/2015,with the number 1 underneath. This light would go away every once in a while based on usage. In the last 3months or more august 2016 is when the red airbag warning light starting flashing when car is turned on moving, with a passenger or without. *tr
ODI 10928943
Air Bags · Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was in a accident where i hyroplanned and the back end hit a ditch and my car went onto the median on the freeway and i totaled my car and the airbags did not deploy
Crash reported
ODI 10898114
Air Bags
Passenger air bag recall was completed by nissan dealer as a "software" fix. End result leaves passenger air bag light in illuminated position when passenger seat empty. At night, this creates a serious distraction and causes driver to take eyes off road. Distraction could cause injury/death. Nissan factory rep refuses to remedy problem and will make no further repairs.
ODI 10895987
Air Bags
Airbag off light will remain on for 5-10 minutes with an adult passenger seated in the passenger seat and car in drive. Issue is intermittent and continues to occur after fix recommended in the spring 2016 nissan recall. Nissan reports they cannot address it unless they witness it and being an intermittent issue, have not been able to do so. Video proof of this has been documented.
ODI 10893532
Air Bags
Takata recall : airbag light turned on dash all of a sudden. Airbag light was noticed when vehicle was turned on and stationary. Vehicle hasn't been in any accident.
ODI 11024121
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Airbag light has been going off n on w no passenger...scared somethings not gonna work in the event of an accident. Car jerking on hghwy not accelerating ..n loss of power mid drive or turn..i have kids n this is becoming a death trap..w no ck engine light .
ODI 10896165