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2006 Nissan Altima airbags problems

43 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 93,000. 27 crashes reported.

owner complaints
43
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
93,000
crashes
27
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    4
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    2
  • Frontal: driver side: inflator module
    2
  • Side/window
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Altima airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Nissan Altima airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 17Airbag light 11

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 5, 2025 · Airbags · GA · 2 injuries

Me and my fiancé had just picked the kids up from my mom’s. Got about 2 miles down the road and all of a sudden i heard a loud boom and a flash of light like a shot gun had went off in my ear. When I heard the boom my left side from my face to my hip felt like I had been hit. At the same time it happen with me it happen on the passenger side where my fiancé was sitting. I was able To pull to the side of the rd. I got out call law enforcement and looked around my car and it had not been hit so I open my door to get my kids out and that’s when I seen it was the airbags . They exploded and the reason I didn’t notice them when I got out of the car is because they was not inflated they had exploded. There is a huge hole in the top of each side air bag, it busted the inside of my passenger side door and threw shrapnel over to my driver side dash. He and I both are hurting on the side the airbags went off and he has a artificial hip on the side it hit him so I’m hoping it didn’t do anything to his hip

Filed Jul 7, 2023 · Airbags · 210,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while exiting the highway, the contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree, causing several damages to the front of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy, causing several injuries to the contact's right eye, cuts, and bruises to the left side of the contact's body. The contact sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2021 · Airbags · VA · crash

Hydroplaned while entering a toll Plaza on 9/22/2021. Crashed into the cement jersey wall and guardrail. Car was totaled with front end, driver's side, and driver's side rear-end damage. Airbags did not deploy. The vehicle is being housed at a tow lot and will be available for inspection until I receive a duplicate copy of my title from DMV. My safety was put at risk due to the fact the airbags did not deploy upon front-end impact. The vehicle was towed directly to the tow lot from the crash scene and the issue has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or service center. The vehicle has only been inspected on scene by highway patrol, police, and tow company representatives. There were no prior warnings, messages, or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.  The only warning lamp illuminated at the time of incident was the service engine soon light.Â

Filed Oct 1, 2020 · Airbags · 122,649 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 45 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, when another vehicle crashed the front driver side bumper. Air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained facial laceration, fractured right shoulder and bruises on both thighs and the contact was the front passenger side sustained injuries on his right knee and but his head and left leg was also cut with broken window glass. The contact stated they were taken to the hospital to seek medical attention and his wife had surgery at a later time on her face and right shoulder. The vehicle was not driveable. The insurance adjuster deemed the vehicle was a total loss. A police report was filed. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with manufacturer communication number: ntb-08-055-a, however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,649.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Airbags · NC

"takata recall" my nissan altima 2006 airbag dashboard light is permanently lit up, clearly indicating airbag icon malfunction as per the nissan altima car manual, currently as per nissan corporation my vehicle is not under any recall, however indications point to the air bag, I have reach out to them to confirm whether if this specific year model was manufacture with a takata airbag, they have dodge the question. With that being said, under the circumstances, are they under any obligation to confirm the information requested. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 160,000 miles · NC · crash · 3 injuries

Takata when the airbag deploy which almost caused my life. I have 20 some fractured ribs and spine fractures as well. Also my footpedal speed up without my knowledge and was stuck. I don't know if the lights had anything to do with it but traffic was stopped on the highway. *dt 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' updated 12/06/18

Filed May 11, 2018 · Airbags · 131,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. Approximately one week ago, the contact noticed that the passenger side air bag indicator was illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lithia nissan of fresno, 5580 n blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710) where it was determined that the contact would have to pay for diagnostic testing. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was over a decade old; therefore, they would not be able to assist with the repair. There were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 131,500.

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · Airbags · AL

The airbag light stay on

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · LA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. While driving 60 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a semi-truck during inclement weather after depressing the brake pedal which failed to respond. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a yard and destroyed from the impact. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by a repair facility or dealer. The driver sustained neck pains and whiplash, which required medical treatment. The manufacturer was notified of the crash. The failure mileage was not available. *tt

Filed Jan 12, 2018 · Airbags · 6 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

I was involved in an accident on december 2,2017 and the air bags never inflate. It was a big collision and they didn't function like they were supposed to. I was on a city street when the accident occurred making a left turn.

Questions about the 2006 Nissan Altima airbags

Does the 2006 Nissan Altima have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 Nissan Altima, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Nissan Altima airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 93,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Altima airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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 2006 Nissan Altima problems

Engine 352Body 221Transmission 79Electrical 72Acceleration 38Fuel system 32Brakes 26Driver assistance 21Suspension 18Steering 15Lights 9Tires 9Seats 8Wheels 7Visibility 6Seat belts 4Locks 3

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