2012 Nissan Altima air bags problems
57 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2012 Nissan Altima, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 16 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 crashes, 16 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 nissan altima. While making a left turn and braking at approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact, causing her to sustain a laceration that required medical attention. The front passenger sustained a fractured sternum and internal injuries that required medical attention.
Pressure sensor in passenger seat connected to passenger side air bag became defective, affecting (shutting off) the entire air bag system. Started off with 'passenger air bag off' sign being illuminated at all times, even when an adult was sitting in the passenger seat. Then airbag warning light on the dashboard started flashing the entire time car was running.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Altima
- Drivetrain & axles 146 complaints
- Engine 72 complaints
- Cruise control 49 complaints
- Electrical system 44 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints