1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2016
  4. Air Bags

2016 Nissan Altima Air Bags Problems

29
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 29 stored complaint records:

  • 7 indicate a crash
  • 5 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • airbag light · 5 records
  • front passenger · 4 records
  • city street · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi9
30–60k mi7
60–100k mi6

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 1, 2016

    Air Bags

    Airbag sensor is according to the nissan dealer only activating the airbag if the passenger is over 120lbs. My wife is under this weight and the airbag off light is on every time we drive somewhere. Nissan has tried to play it off saying it's actually safer for an adult under 120lbs to have the airbag off. This is completely unacceptable and i do not have this problem in my vw or my mazda.

    ODI 10905180

  • May 5, 2016 · 2,000 miles

    Air Bags · Power Train

    The front passenger air bag off light continues to come on with passengers in the seat at various speeds. Nissan has attempted to correct this issue at least four times without success. There is also an noticeable vibration in or near the drive train when ever engine is operating at or near 1750 rpm that also has not been eliminated.

    ODI 10940329

  • April 28, 2016 · 898 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator for the passenger side air bag illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that there was a recall for the air bags and that the air bag module software would have to be updated to repair the sensor issue. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The contact had…

    ODI 10862497

  • February 15, 2015 · 69,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    Takata recall my airbag did notdeflate when i hit a hi curce of ice and damage my bumper the bag did not come out also my hood latch is defective my hood flew up on me when is was driving on the city street when it was supposed to be locked down it damage some parts around my hood and windsheld also a eletric problem with my right bottom park light it will not come on!

    ODI 11046255