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
I have had ongoing problem with the passenger airbag since the car was new. The yellow light on the the dash will sometimes stay on, indicating that the passenger airbag is disabled, even with a 150 lb adult sitting properly in the seat. If i pull over and turn off the car and restart, it usually goes out. I have reported this numerous times to the dealer (i also have pictures of the light staying on), but have been…
ODI 10851787
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained illuminated while there was a passenger in the seat. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags), but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to michael jordan nissan ([redacted], durham, nc 27707, [redacted]), but the failure…
ODI 11064880
Air Bags
Last year there was nhtsa recall 15v-681 which relates to the occupant classification system (ocs). This is the control unit that turns the air bag protection on/off based on the size of the passenger... I took my car to the nissan dealer but the issue continues. Some time later when i asked the service man about it, they say the car is out of warranty, and want to charge me to check and fix the ocs. Which is part…
ODI 10852446
Air Bags
My vehicle has been in twice now for the passenger airbag light remaining on when a passenger over 130lbs is seated in that seat. I first had this checked by kayser nissan in madison 1/10/14 and was told no problem found then the recall came out and the vehicle was serviced again at kayser nissan and was told the problem was fixed. Airbag light has been coming on again with person in seat and vehicle has to be…
ODI 10838765
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 50 mph, the front of the vehicle struck an embankment. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained major injuries to the sternum, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10837812
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Car jutter & stalled when came to a stop. Took car to local nissan dealership and they placed car on diagnostic which came back clear and could not duplicate problem for 2 days. Received car back and car did the same thing, took it to a different nissan dealership that said they have heard of same complaints but they have had my car for 5 days and claim to not be able to duplicate the problem. Car warranty is almost…
ODI 10838771
Air Bags · Seats · Unknown Or Other
For 3 years we have been dealing with this particular issue, with no resolution. The dashboard light signaling that the passenger air bag is properly activated for an adult occupant comes on or does not come on when it is supposed to. This occurs whether the car is stationary or on the move. The dealer has told us not to put anything on the passenger seat = ridiculous. The dealer then said that it "reprogrammed the…
ODI 10836252
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving at the rate of 45 miles per hour. My 2013 nissan altima 3.5 sl start surging going faster than the speed limit. I applied on brakes pushing them down to the floor my car hit a 2013 durango suv on the driver side knocking the rear wheel completely off. My car still surging faster on a congested high-way to avoid causing any fatalities my car spend around three times. Before coming to a stop. No air bag…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10875162
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle revved and accelerated without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not respond. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the pelvic, both legs, head, teeth, and. Medical attention was required.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10849860
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 25 mph, the passenger side air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 42,000.
ODI 10874237
Air Bags
After startup with a passenger in the front seat, the passenger side airbag light stays on intermittantly. We have taken it to the dealership for repair 5 times. 4 times they "reprogrammed the pcm according to the recall" and the last time did nothing. I did call nissan and they opened a 'case' prior to the last repair attempt (#25798531) and still no attempt at repair was done because they couldn't duplicate the…
ODI 10978554
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
A/c has not worked properly till it just stoped. The ac blows air intermittent cold and hot. Compressor not working properly. Filled with freon but will not consistently blow cold. Headlights very dim. The lenses are clear
ODI 11119333
Air Bags
Passanger side air bag no longer works, the air bag says its off and malfunctioned. Will not show when someone is sitting inn the seat. Thus never setting the passanger air so if you get into an accident it would not deploy. When the air bag malfunctioned it was sitting in the driveway we turned it on and the light came on and has never went out.
ODI 11151095
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Takata recall - airbag warning light continues to come on while the car is in motion after the altima has previously been to the wallace dealership in stuart, florida for repair.
ODI 10863657
Air Bags
Vehicle was recalled for airbag deactivation light for passenger front seat that would turn on intermittently. After recall work was completed, we still experience this light turning on indicating that the front passenger airbags are deactivated. This has typically occurred when my wife (135lbs) is in the passenger seat but it has also happened when i was in the seat and i weigh 200lbs. This occurs when the vehicle…
ODI 10865548
Air Bags
The passenger airbag light turns off (light switches on) even when a passenger is in the carseat. The problem was consistent around 1.5 years back and there was a nissan recall that resolved the problem after 2 attempts. By consistent, i mean the air bag was definitely switched off regardless of whether a passenger is present or not. Now the problem is back although the light does not turn off consistently.…
ODI 10822810
Air Bags · Seats
Front passenger airbag remains disabled when full sized adult is sitting in front passenger seat. Car was taken to dealer over one year ago for recall on this issue. Still has not been resolved. New recall issued oct 2015, took vehicle to nissan for fix on 11/24/15. Nissan will not fix, say they have no way to fix the issue. Nissan states i will have to continue to drive a vehicle with inoperable passenger air bags.…
ODI 10806647
Air Bags · Seats
Randomly, the airbag sensor for the passenger side indicates as being off even when there is someone seating on it. This issue (supposedly) was already been looked at by the local nissan dealer when a recalled was implemented for this issue. But it is happening again.
ODI 10823119
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the ocs warning light remained illuminated. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The passenger sustained head and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10807841
Air Bags
Passenger air bag light comes on intermittently with an adult passenger in the front seat weighing approximately 140 lbs. The yellow airbag off light comes on intermittently. It usually goes out after about five seconds. Sometimes it stays on. I sometimes pull over and turn off the car and restart and it usually goes out like it is supposed to. Took car to dealership where we bought it. They said they couldn't…
ODI 10807302
Air Bags
The front passenger air bag light remains illuminated when an adult passenger is seated in the front passenger seat. This continues to occur even though the car was serviced for this recurring problem by the nissan dealer last week under the recall campaign. The software update performed by the dealer has not solved the problem.
ODI 10788962
Air Bags · Latch
2013 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag recall and primary hood latch issues. *smd the consumer stated the air bag was not working properly. According to the owner's manual, the light was suppose to come on and then go off, to shoe that it was working properly. The consumer was informed the hood latch had been oiled. *jb
ODI 10806933
Air Bags
Passenger side airbag light does not cycle off when a adult is on board. This occurs aprox 15% of the time and requires the car to be shut down and restarted. This mitigates the problem most of the time. Car has been in for repairs for this problem on 3 occasions to include the spring 14 algorithm recall. If anything, the computer reprogram made it worse. Nissan dealers have no fix and ignore the problem. Dealer…
ODI 10785993
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Suspension
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v244000 (air bags), 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 15v468000 (suspension). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an…
ODI 10892611
Air Bags
The car randomly displays the front passenger airbag deactivation light when the seat is either occupied by someone weighing 130-180 pounds or the seat is empty. All components of the front passenger system have been replaced and recall number 14v138000 has been performed. Since this randomly happens, nissan says "if they can't duplicate the problem, they cannot and will not fix it." this started at approximately…
ODI 10786788