Tl*the contact owns a 1999 nissan altima. While driving 15 MPH, the contact was unable to stop her vehicle and crashed into the preceding vehicle. Her airbags failed to deploy. The weather was clear. A police report was filed and the contact suffered a head injury. The purchase date and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 153,875 and failure mileage was 153,855.
1999 Nissan Altima: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 86 complaints about the 1999 Nissan Altima describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- 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
Dt*: the contact stated that both of the vehicle's front airbags did not deploy in a crash. The vehicle was struck head on by another vehicle who crossed an intersection at 35 MPH. There was pre-impact braking prior to the frontal impact. The occupants were wearing seat belts, and the airbag warning light was illuminated prior to the crash. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard who determined that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was contacted on 07/26/06 and a complaint was filed. The vehicle will be inspected by the contact's insurance agency on 07/28/06. There are pictures and a police report available.
The vehicle was hit on the passenger side and the air bags did not deploy, also the seat belt failed to retract, which resulted in injuries.
Air bags failed to deploy in a 45 MPH front collision. Nissan came and took the air bags from the vehicle for testing. Prior to testing, nissan was friendly and helpful. After testing was completed, they will not return our calls or let us known what they found out. Communication has ceased from their end. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760744
Vehicle was in a collision where it was rear ended at 50 MPH. Vehicle was pushed into another vehicle, causing the driver's seatback to collapse and fall back into a reclining position. Also, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.
While driving about 25 MPH, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy. The dealer has been notified.
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Questions about the 1999 Nissan Altima no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1999 Nissan Altima?
6 of 86 owner complaints about the 1999 Nissan Altima (7%) 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 1999 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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