Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan altima. When the contact started the vehicle, released the emergency brake, and depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated backwards from the driveway, crossed the street, and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated prior to the failure. The contact sustained a sore back, which did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged and towed out of the ditch to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who duplicated the failure and kept the vehicle at the shop, attempting to diagnose the failure. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v150000 (air bags). The contact called baytown nissan at 844‑498‑4477 (located at 5445 I-10 east, baytown, tx 77521) and was informed that the part was no longer available. The contact called the manufacturer and was later called back from the finance department with a blue book offer of $150 in lieu of air bag repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the engine was replaced in 2018. The failure mileage was unknown.
1994 Nissan Altima airbags problems
40 complaints (38% of all complaints for this car). 28 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 38%
- crashes
- 28
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal27
- Side/window4
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Altima airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Nissan Altima airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling my 1994 and early 1995 altima vehicles following reports that passenger air bag deployments in these vehicles had caused a number of moderate-to-severe eye injuries. Nissan has developed a new passenger air bag that is less powerful when it inflates in a crash to reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
- Risk
- Nissan expects that this new air bag can help reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
- Remedy
- Nissan will replace the passenger air bag at no charge to the consumer. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began april 28, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 03V150000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Passenger air bag-related facial/eye inj
By letter datedapril 11, 2003, nissan notified agencyit will conduct a campaign to replace the passenger air bag module with a depowered air bag module in model year 1994 - early 1995 (built prior to march 2, 1995) nissan altima vehicles. The replacement module will be provided at no charge to owners.the depowered air bag should reduce the overall risk of air bag deployment-related injuries. The air bag replacement campaign to be conducted by nissan, which will enhance safety and be monitored by the federal safety agency, sufficiently addresses the safety concerns raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached report
EA01015
Passenger air bag-related eye injuries
PE01008
What 1994 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The air bag light came on and won,t go off!
I had recall repairs done for my 1994 nissan, altima. The recall was for the passenger side air bag. After the air bag was replaced the air bag light began to flash. I took the car back to the nissan dealer that did the work. They checked the car and said that it was probably the switch, and it would cost $1500.00. I told them that this happened after they did the recall. But, they did not want to do anything for me. This has been several months ago. I will get the exact date. The date below is a guesstimate. But, the work was done at passport nissan in alexandria, va.
The passenger side airbag has malfunctioned. A recall was issued for this problem. The dealer states the "box was miss marked" and refused to honor the recall. Please provide additional information.
Foia request cys of all documentation, recall ltrs pertaining to the defective nature of the airbags in the 1994 nissan altima (search attached), att represent fernando ramos santos. (nar) *ph *cb
The dealer will not do recall repairs for air bags unless the consumer pays cash. Dealer was informed of the recall, made an appointment, and spoke to the consumer about the recall before hand.
Consumer received recall notice 03v150000 concerning the passenger air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer by appointment and the dealer did not have the parts available to perform the recall repairs.*ak the consumer was very unsatisfied with nissan quality of service after having traveled 2 hours. *cb
Consumer states vehicle was involved in a head on collision and airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified.
Consumer was a passenger and the vehicle went into the ditch and passenger air bag deploy, injured eye and face. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.. Ts
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the air bag light stays on. And distracted her while she was driving. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Questions about the 1994 Nissan Altima airbags
Does the 1994 Nissan Altima have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the airbags of the 1994 Nissan Altima, 38% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Nissan Altima airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Nissan Altima airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V150000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Altima have bad airbags?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most airbags complaints are 2013 (514 complaints), 2014 (208 complaints) and 2015 (177 complaints).
Other 1994 Nissan Altima problems
Electrical 14Engine 13Acceleration 11Suspension 7Fuel system 5Brakes 4Lights 3Tires 3Transmission 3Visibility 3Body 2Seat belts 2Wheels 2Seats 1Steering 1
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