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 did not deploy in a crash
15 of the 106 complaints about the 1994 Nissan Altima describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Vehicle: 1994 nissan altima gxe. Problem: seat belt retractor does not operate, retract, or even lock up. In order to avoid an 18 wheeler from running over me on the freeway, I swerved to the right, lost control, and ended up in a ditch. Although there was no physical damage to the vehicle, the air bag did not deploy, nor, did the seat belt lock up as designed. I have contacted the dealer, and was told that they could replace both items, but, I would have to pay for them. I explained that with both safety items not working, this could result in serious injury or even death. They stated that even though it is a safety item, it is only covered for the new car warranty period. The car currently has 105,490 miles on it, and has had only one owner since new. I have since found out that there are many 1994 - 1997 altima's with the same problem. This is a serious safety issue, and although we currently have seat belt laws in texas, I am seriously considering taking the risk of not utilizing this system. Please investigate. Vin can be provided if needed.. Thanks.
Consumer states vehicle was involved in a head on collision and airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified.
While driving 50 MPH, consumer hit a car from behind and air bags did not deploy causing injuries.
While making a right turn was rearended by another vehicle, and airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries.
Consumer was involved in an accident, in which the passenger side air bag failed to deploy, but with delayed excessive force on the drivers side, consumer suffered injuried while trying to free herself from the seat belt is when the injuries occured from the driver side air bag.
While driving about 35-40 MPH had a frontal impact with a telephone pole in which driver's airbag did not deploy, and did not protect the occupant in this crash. Please provide further information.
While driving on a busy street travelling about 20mph, pulled into the left hand turning lane as proceeding to make the turn, a vehicle in the fast lane hit consumer's vehicle and totalled it. Upon impact, driver's airbag didn't deploy. Airbag deployed later after the crash as driver unbuckled seatbelt, resulted in injury. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ak
Consumer was involved in a 35 MPH frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.
Air bags failed to deploy properly in a front end crash, injury to the driver and his passenger was more severe than if the air bag had deployed properly, the driver hit the steering wheel and the passenger sustained whiplash. *ak
While in crash frontal airbags didnt deploy.
Consumer was involved in an 35 MPH frontal crash in which the airbags did not deploy.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Nissan: SRS precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation...
- Voluntary service campaign to replace the passenger air bag
- Voluntary service campaign to replace the passenger air bag
- Information regarding instrument panel inspection after passenger air bag activation
- Replacement brackets for the 1994-97 altima passenger side airbag module are now available through the...
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
Questions about the 1994 Nissan Altima no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1994 Nissan Altima?
15 of 106 owner complaints about the 1994 Nissan Altima (14%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Nissan Altima?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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