While driving at 40/45 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
1998 Nissan Altima: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 123 complaints about the 1998 Nissan Altima describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Consumer was in head on collision and the air bags didn't deploy upon collision. Ts
Vehicle was struck at rear tandem axle on driver's side of 30 or more MPH, both air bag did not deploy. Dealer was notified.
A car ran a red light and turned in front of me I tried to stop but the car brakes locked and the car started skidding. I couldn't control the car and it skid into the rear of the car that pulled in front of me. The collision was hard enough to fold my hood in half but the airbag never deployed. I went to the emergency room with chest pain and a numb left arm and hand. The airbag failed to deploy.
Consumer was driving at approximately 45 MPH and rearended another vehicle, but dual airbags did not deploy.a nissan dealer stated the because the sensors are located on the left/right and center of the frame and not on the bumper .the airbags did not deploy even with $5,000 worth of damage to the front end.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Nissan Altima no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1998 Nissan Altima?
5 of 123 owner complaints about the 1998 Nissan Altima (4%) 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 1998 Nissan Altima?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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