2014 Nissan Altima Air Bags Problems
- 150
- 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 150 stored complaint records:
- 26 indicate a crash
- 24 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- passenger seat · 28 records
- front passenger · 22 records
- passenger side · 20 records
- airbag light · 19 records
- failure mileage · 16 records
- warning light · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 80 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag failed. The air bag light indicated that the air bag was off while the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the front passenger seat frame, and the air bag sensor was replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was notified.…
ODI 10781901
Air Bags
Tl-the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at a unknown speed, another vehicle was driving at approximately 50 mph, past a red light and crashed into the front driver's side of the contacts vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and the contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10670740
Air Bags
There is a recall on the 2.5l 2014 nissan altimas and i have a 3.5l 2014 nissan altima, my passenger side airbag light shows no occupancy person sits in the passenger sit, as well as intermittenly when an object is placed in the seat. There is a recall with the same problems of the indicator light on the passenger airbag not showing proper indication, the same should be extended to the 3.5l models as well. *js
ODI 10669282
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger side air bag light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,800.
ODI 10664514
Air Bags
Pass air bag light stays on when wife is in pass seat. Her weight is 165lbs. It has come on a few times but could not get it to the dealer until 10/30/14. I was told no dtc's found. This is an intermittent problem and it lights up when it wants to. It is not safe. The dealer tech confirmed operation of light tsb#ntb14-027. I have no doubt the light works it's just on at the wrong time. Not safe!!! Once again the…
ODI 10705487
Air Bags
The passenger air bag light came on with my wife sitting in the passenger seat. She has set there many times before with no problems. So when the light came on with here in the seat i called the service department. Now my wife weighs 130 lb. I was told she is at the border of what the sensors in the seat is supposed to activate. I'm not going to tell her to gain weight. *tr
ODI 10654500
Air Bags
While driving on a section of a us highway that was under construction, a bump was encountered where the pavement blended with old pavement. At that time i noticed that the warning light for no passenger in the passenger seat came on. The problem was that my wife was sitting in the seat and had been for approximately 8 miles at the time the light came on. I pulled over as soon as possible, shut the ignition off and…
ODI 10639473
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. While the front passenger seat was occupied, the indicator displayed that the air bag system was deactivated. The contact mentioned that the air bag system resumed normal operation after fifteen minutes. The dealer stated that there was not a remedy for the front passenger side air bag deactivation failure. The failure mileage was 8,300. Updated 1/7/15*cn the consumer…
ODI 10649772
Air Bags
Takata recall airbag threw metal scraps injuring left wrist permanent scar state farm totaled vehicle in 2014. Furthermore tramatic brain injury. Still seeing nurologist have problems with short term memory and balance problems. Please take airbag off market. Please recall drivers side airbag as soon as possible before someone dies or has head injury. Thank you left permanent scar when i put hand up in air, should…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11097236
Air Bags
Airbag exploded with metal scraps , when i put my hand up over my face , airbag spued out metal scraps that gave me permanent scar inch in diameter on left wrist. And tramatic brain injury from airbag hit. Airbag needs to be recalled! See also odi 11083508. *dsy
1 injury
ODI 11092321
Air Bags
Front airbag deploys mental scraps when deployed permanent scar on left wrist when i put my hand up to protect face. See also odi 11097236. *dsy *tr
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11098616
Air Bags
Airbag explosion spewed out metal scraps. Driver received a tramatic brain injury in addition permanent scar on left wrist size , one inch in diameter. State farm , claim no# 03-5b01-095 date of loss : 09/15/2014 vin no# 1n4al3ap2ec[xxx]. See also odi 11092321. *dsy parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11083508
Air Bags
This issue is regarding the passenger air bag light that turns on even when there is an adult passenger occupying the seat. The weight of the adult passenger (150lbs - 180lbs) is much higher than the threshold for activating the air bags. Have taken to the nissan dealership and complained about this issue during my 3 service visits, but every time i get a response that there are no issues with the sensors and there…
ODI 10704988
Air Bags
While driving my 2014 nissan altima, the passenger side airbag light stayed on although an adult passenger was sitting in the seat. I pulled over, turned the car off and re-started it, the light went off. This has happened twice within a month. *tr
ODI 10630928
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
The front passenger air bag lite stays on while the passenger is seated.indicating the air bag is in-operative. The dealer performed updates, both software and hardware. The problem was never fixed ! After demanding a factory engineer to inspect the car, the result was: some of these cars , this failure will happen, and there is nothing that can be done" his recommendation was , drive to the side of the road, turn…
ODI 10702030
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 nissan altima. While traveling 50 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle spun around and crashed into a barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The driver and passenger sustained bruises and abrasions and received medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10622304
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 nissan altima. While driving through an intersection, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained undisclosed injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10639987
Air Bags
Vehicle was traveling at approx 30mph when struck in the front knocking it out of its intended path into a fixed object. None of the air bags deployed. This vehicle had prior to accident been returned to dealership for a recall on soft wear for passenger side air bag. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10618450
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred three times. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The…
ODI 10617340
Air Bags
I was traveling east on highway 70 in nc in a 2014 white nissan altima on a four lane highway under rainy conditions. A hyundai was traveling west on hwy 70, hydroplaned, crossed the median and hit me head on causing her car to spin and her passenger side then struck my driver's side. My steering wheel airbag deployed but the driver's side airbags did not deploy. The second impact damaged my nissan's driver side…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10641692
Air Bags · Electrical System · Structure
On wednesday, july 15th 2014 i was leaving my community and there was a section on the way where water accumulates after it rains. During my drive out the community i needed to go through the puddle of water to continue my exit. As i passed through the puddle,the water rushed inside the car, on the driver's side under the steering wheel. It appears that the water rushed into the cabin through the steering column. *tr
ODI 10615121
Air Bags
Takata recall whenever i turn on my car the yellow airbag light flashes for the passenger seat
ODI 11048758
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated the front passenger air bag sensor failed to detect when the seat was occupied. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags , electrical system). However, the failure persisted. Both the dealer and the manufacturer have been made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 10628355
Air Bags · Seat Belts
My son lost control of his vehicle due to a seizure , he hit a on coming [redacted] truck partly head on , then another truck t-bone him in the passenger side. During the wreck none of the airbags deployed are the seat belt restrain him . His head went thru the windshield partly and the back of his neck broke off the head rest. He has no related issues of seizures of any kind in the past, no one ticketed for the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10611201
Air Bags
Since the day i got the vehicle the passenger air bag was malfunctioning. They repaired 5 times but failed.finally they proposed a settlement agreement but it is unfair. My request is for a replacement vehicle.
ODI 10670538