2002 nissan altima s was hit on drivers side (t-boned) while making a left turn onto the hwy, driver door and passenger rear door impact at over 55 MPH. No air bag deployed. *dt photos attached
2002 Nissan Altima: airbags did not deploy in a crash
8 of the 1,047 complaints about the 2002 Nissan Altima describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 58,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 nissan altima equipped with general altimax rt43 (na) tires, size: 215/60/r16 (na). While driving 45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy and a police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was then towed to the contact's insurance company for investigative purposes. The contact stated that the insurance company confirmed that the rear passenger side sidewall had detached from the tire. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 118,000 and the tire failure mileage was 1,000.
I was at a light proceeding to go and a vehicle did not yield to turn and she slammed right into the front of my vehicle at 50 MPH, my air bags didn't deploy and my head hit the windshield .im glad I had my seatbelt .the windshield of the vehicle was broken by my head.
Dt: the contact's wife was involved two accidents in which the air bags did not deploy. There was a safety campaign number 02i001000; air bags. The dealer was not contacted after the first accident. Now, the dealer and manufacturer stated they do not know anything about the campaign. They offered no free remedy.
The consumer's vehicle was hit on the side rear driver's side while driving at 30 MPH. Upon impact, the side air bags did not deploy. *ak the vehicle nosed dived into a ditch and landed on the driver's side. The consumer was pinned in the vehicle for several minutes. None of the air bags deployed. *sc
I had an accident where I was hit going about 35 MPH in the front passenger side corner and the air bag did not deploy.
Consumer states that while driving at 50mph. Vehicle was in a head on collision. Consumer states that both front airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified. There was a recall on the vehicle. *ak
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the air bag not deploying. Was contacted, and stated that the impact was not hard enough , the driver's air bag did not deploy, but the passenger's air bag did.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. If the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
- Risk
- The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. Owner notification began april 21, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 03V061000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Nissan Altima no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Nissan Altima?
8 of 1,047 owner complaints about the 2002 Nissan Altima (1%) 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 2002 Nissan Altima?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Nissan Altima
Check engine light 193Oil consumption 168Engine failure 148Stalling 143Won't start 56Loss of power 51Overheating 50Headlights 43Fire or smoke 38Misfire 34Hesitation 22Jerking 16Knocking 15Fuel pump 12Airbag light 10Grinding brakes 9Fuel smell 9Power steering loss 9Tire blowout 9Brake failure 7Fuel leak 7
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