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2003 Nissan Altima Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Nissan Altima has 26 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Nissan Altima

Engine
518
Structure
111
Electrical
62
Other
30
Powertrain
27
Airbags
26
Fuel System
25
Speed Control
17
Suspension
15
Steering
13
Lights
10
Visibility
9
Brakes
9
Seat Belts
3
Seats
3

26

Complaints

0

Recalls

14

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 5, 2017AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTAKATA RECALL - I WAS TRAVELING ON THE LEFT INSIDE LANE OF A 4 LANE ROAD DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65MP...
Nov 1, 2017AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALLS FROM NISSAN AND MOSSY NISSAN EL CAJON REFUSED TO REPAIR: MOST RECENT...
Oct 20, 2017AIR BAGS,WHEELSI WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK ON 412 IN BETWEEN SALEM AR AND VIOLA AR WHEN MY PASSAGES BACK WHEEL WELDS BR...
Sep 26, 2017AIR BAGSNOBODY NOTIFIED ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE.
Feb 18, 2017AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOWNER OF A 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA - ON 2/18/17 WHILE TAKING MY VEHICLE TO A CAR WASH IN LINDEN, NJ, I HA...
Aug 10, 2016AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE SPED THROUGH AN ...
Sep 1, 2015AIR BAGSTHE SEATS HAD BEEN REMOVED IN ORDER TO CLEAN THE CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY IN THE CAR WHEN THE DASH AND ...
Sep 1, 2015AIR BAGSTHE SEATS WERE REMOVED IN ORDER TO CLEAN THE CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY IN THE CAR WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAGS...
Jan 15, 2015AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO TH...
Apr 29, 2014AIR BAGSAIR BAG SENSOR THE LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN A PASSENGER SIT IN THE SEAT. THE SENSOR WAS REPROGRAM...
Apr 16, 2013AIR BAGSMY HUSBAND WAS ON HIS WAY TO WORK WHEN ANOTHER CAR HIT HIM HEAD ON. BOTH AIR BAGS CAME OUT. HIS RI...
Oct 10, 2010AIR BAGSIN OCTOBER 2010 THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING, RESULT: RETRIEVED CODE B1129-RH SIDE AIR BAG MODULE OPEN...
Oct 9, 2009AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDIT...
Aug 6, 2009AIR BAGSTHERE WAS AN INITIAL RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR IMPACT, AND FRONT BUMPER IMPACT BY A HIT AND RUN DRIVER. ...
Mar 26, 2009AIR BAGSAIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON MY 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA SERIOUS BODY DAMAGE SUSTAINED; TO MY NECK, A LA...
Jul 17, 2007AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH UPHILL, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND REAR E...
Sep 14, 2006AIR BAGSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT INCIDENT THE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEA...
Jun 6, 2006AIR BAGS(1) CAR WAS BACKED INTO BY A HEAVY TRUCK, WEIGHING OVER 2 TONS. THE IMPACT WAS AT A SPEED OF APPROXI...
May 22, 2005AIR BAGSJUNE 01, 2005 I PURCHASED A 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA ON APRIL 14,2005 FROM CROWN NISSAN IN BIRMINGHAM...
May 13, 2005AIR BAGSI PURCHASED A 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA ON 5/13/2005. AFTER THE PURCHASE IT WAS SENT FOR DETAILING WHILE I ...

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