The airbag sensor on the passenger seat stopped working about a year ago. I had to get my car inspected last month to drive in the state of va and to access the naval base for work. I failed the inspection because of it and had to pay $705 for a new seat. I saw a recall for this problem but was told by nissan recall department my car wasn't covered. How can that be possible? I am requesting a full refund from nissan as the issue was a safety recall issued in 2008. I appreciate your assistance in helping me accomplish it.
2008 Nissan Altima airbags complaints
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Dash pad, which also covers the passenger air bag is now cracked, and is sticky. I know that nissan settled with florida residents for this problem, however, other cars are affected. In southeast texas, we have just as much, if not more heat that seems to be causing failure of the dash cover. We are now afraid to drive the car, as since it is cracked and sticky, we do not know if we will be properly protected with the air bag should we have a problem. This is a serious safety issue, not just cosmetic, and all cars should be included, not just florida. Please review this issue, and get all of us covered.
The airbag sensor on the passenger seat stopped working about a year ago. I had to get my car inspected last month to drive in the state of virginia and to access the naval base for work. I failed the inspection because of it and had to pay $705 for a new seat. I saw a recall for this problem but was told by nissan recall department my car wasn't covered. How can that be possible? I am requesting a refund as the issue was a safety recall in 2008.
I have a altima coupe that has an intermittent fault with the passenger side bag airbag sensor. I drive down the road and it comes in and out randomly even with a passenger in the car. The car is at a nissan dealership shop to be inspected and determine cause.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the tire pressure and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the air bag warning indicator issue; however, it was determined that the tires needed air. The tires were inflated to the manufacturer's recommendation, but the tire pressure indicator was still illuminated. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a nissan dealer for proper diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. When the vehicle was started, the TPMS, brake, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,777.
I have 2008 nissan altima. I noticed that my passenger side status light remains off with no passenger in it. I noticed that there was a recall for the same issue as mentioned in the link below. Http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm10619386/rcrit-08v521-7546.pdf please let me know what are my options to fix the issue without charge. I filed a complaint with nissan and their reply was as below: thank you for contacting nissan north america regarding your 2008 nissan altima. A review of our system indicates that the above-referenced vehicle is not currently involved in any recall or service campaigns.case # [xxx] has been created to document your inquiry. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
A passenger sitting causes the airbag light to flash and turns off the airbag? If the seat is equipped with the same ocs control unit, my vehicle should have been included. I am experiencing the same problem as the recall in november 2008 that did not include my VIN? Nissan concluded I should pay the dealer to check it out.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 3 MPH, a second vehicle traveling approximately 30 MPH crashed into the rear driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 127,300.
Melting and sticky dash board & air bag light is on
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who advised him to go to an authorized dealer to get the vehicle repaired per a recall. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in their air bag recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. Updated 09/30/16*lj
The occupant classification system is designed to classify the size and weight of the front seat passenger and, under certain conditions, automatically turn off the passenger air bag. The software is incorrectly classifying the passenger seat as empty when it is occupied by an adult. It happens when in motion and stationary. It happens on a street and also on the highway. It is intermittent when it happens and it cannot be duplicated upon request but it does happen consistently. I have submitted other requests in the past but was told my vehicle was not affected by the other recalls at that time. (july 2011). I also own a 2013 nissan altima and just received a the federal safety agency recall 16v‑244 recall notice for the same thing.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. While driving 30 MPH, another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into the rear passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle rolled over multiple times and crashed into a sign. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact lost consciousness and sustained face, head, neck, shoulder, and knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 191,000.
Have a 2008 nissan altima that the air bag light on the passenger side stays on whether there is an occupant in the passenger seat or not. This could result in the passenger air bag not functioning properly in a crash. Problem is due to faulty sensor system. This has been an on going problem for nissan that has resulted in previous recalls and several customer complaints. Nissan now has a recall of 3.53 million vehicles model years 2013-2017 regarding this very same issue. The federal safety agency please investigate that this recall should expand further to vehicles prior to 2013. In 2008 this problem was detected and recalled. The us the federal safety agency upgraded an investigation into this air bag deployment issue after reviewing complaints whether prior nissan recalls adequatley addressed the problem. There are several complaints on this very website regarding this same air bag issues/sensor system problem with earlier model year nissan vehicles. I do not understand how nissan can only recall 2013-2017 model years when earlier models vehicles are having the exact same issues. Nissan is turning their backs on safety.
The system improperly classifies an adult front seat passenger as a child or as an empty seat, illuminating the passenger air bag is off on the dash. The dealership has stated that when this is illuminated the air bag would not deploy in a crash. They have failed to diagnose this concern stating that there would need to be an error showing up on the driver dash in order for testing to be done. I have noticed that nissan has a recall for this exact problem with vehicles in the model years of 2013-2017. I believe that this problem extends well beyond the years stated in the recall and should be examined further. Nissan consumer affairs has refused to acknowledge this concern without supporting documentation from a diagnostic testing.
I have taken my altima to a nissan dealership on a few occasions and everytime I go they say my car is not on the recall list. Atm I have no airbags and I do a lot of driving which is very dangerous.
When an adult is setting in the passenger seat the air bag indicator light will periodically go on. This has been an ongoing issue for years. St. Charles nissan tech found occupant sensor failure to be causing the issue. There is a recall involving this issue, the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v521000. My car's VIN is not part of the open recall, however, since it is the same problem in the same year vehicle, I wondered if the recall should be expanded. I have not been informed at what VIN they stopped in the recall.
Passenger air bag: light stays on when person in the seat. Nissan voluntary recall:pb090/p8242-dealer will check each vehicle falling between 07-08 altima; fault in seat cushion, dealer instructed to replace each vehicle falling within that range. Nissan refuses to replace or check problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing an air bag replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag off warning light illuminated sporadically. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag and tire pressure warning lights were constantly illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,271.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. While making a right turn at 10 MPH, the glare from the sun obstructed the contact's vision. As a result, the contact crashed into a cinder block. As the contact was exiting the vehicle, the air bags deployed and caused head and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/10/16*lj; updated 05/10/18*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the contact stated that the front passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle dropped down to the sidewalk on to the curb causing the air bags to deploy. The contact mentioned that the side curtain and the seat air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and caused the air bags to become exposed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,760.
Was driving down major highway in nj and car began to slow down rapidly. Was able to get to side of road before completely dying. Car was towed to transmission repair place and cost 2000 to repair. Now in 2015 I have the very same problem. Car needed another transmission at the tune of 2000 more dollars. These transmissions are known for trouble. If someone's going down street in fast lane and this happens they can be killed. It gives no warning at all when it's about to fail. I do believe nissan should repair/replace this issue before someone is killed. Could be me or my family. There are numerous posts about this I hope something is done fast. The passenger airbag light comes on saying off when an adult passenger is in car.
When adult is riding in the passenger seat warning light on dash says the passenger side air bag is off. Then the light goes off, after a while it will come back on and go off again. It does not matter the length of the trip it happens during every trip. This has been happening since the car was still under warranty and the dealer claims they check all the "codes" and could not find any problems. I had it back to the dealer at least 6 to 8 times for this problem with no solution.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. When the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 09/25/15
The dashboard of my card its melting , I called nissan they say there its no recall but I see a lot of complaits just like mine , whats going to happen when accident start happening when airbags deploy thats my concern
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the ocs warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system), but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat cushion ocs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
I t-boned another car that had run a red light. The drivers side front air bag did deploy. I was transported to the hospital. The hospital found multipule contusions, sprains and strains to my chest wall, lower back, neck, hands and wrists. My primary care doctor ran additional tests, which found no additional injuries except, both hands had a fracture of the 3rd metacarpal (the bone located in the middle of the hand) and a tear of the tfcc (triangular fibrocartilage complex) in both wrists. Which is located on the outside of the wrists. Since the injuries to both hands and wrists are identical and no other broken bones or soft tissue tears were found on my body, I strongly believe that the air bag deployed to forcefully causing these injuries to my hands and wrists. If the injuries to my hands and wrists had been caused by them hitting parts of the inside of the car, the injuries to my hands and wrists would have been different from each other.
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