2010 Nissan Altima: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed May 19, 2016 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · TX · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 nissan altima. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, a second vehicle crashed into its rear bumper while traveling approximately 55 MPH. The contact's vehicle was pushed into the rear of a third vehicle. The front end was damaged, but the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained back, neck, knee, and hand injuries. The front passenger sustained a concussion, neck, and back injuries. The rear driver side passenger sustained head and knee injuries. Medical attention was required. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 64,000. Updated 09/08/16*lj

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Airbags · 79,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. While driving approximately 30 MPH on a damp road, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle began to spin out of control without warning. The vehicle crashed into a concrete overpass. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a parking lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Airbags · 58,133 miles · OH

On august 17, 2015 I noticed that my air bag light was flashing in my 2010 nissan altima coupe 3.5.. The next day I went to my dealership to have it looked at. They informed me that there was a "short' in the steering wheel airbag meaning that the airbag would not deploy if needed. I contacted nissan with my concern about the short being a defect with only 58,133 miles on the car. Airbags should not have "shorts" in them for deployment!!! After 2 weeks they offered to pay for 1/2 of the cost of the replacement of the airbag. This indicated to me that they realized there was a defect with the airbag. I felt that they were responsible for more that just 1/2 half of the cost. They felt different. I was left with no choice but to accept their offer or drive with a defective airbag or pay the full cost of the replacement. This was the 2nd problem I had with an airbag with the car. They covered the cost the 1st airbag. Considering the problems with airbags in nissan cars, I feel this might be another problem for nissan that they do not fully acknowledge. I am curious if there are any other nissan altima owners who have experienced the same problem with the steering wheel airbag.

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Airbags · 28,503 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

On 02/25 I was t-boned by someone that ran a red light who was going approximately 30 MPH and hit the front passenger side door/quarter panel and I was wondering why it is that my side curtain airbag did not deploy? From my understanding, in a collision with that kind of speed and the placement of the impact, the airbag should have deployed but it did not. While the car was being repaired, I asked the body shop to check into why it did not, and they told me that the firing pin for the airbag, was smashed to pieces. Which further tells me that something is wrong with my car to make the airbag not deploy. I am just grateful that my passenger and myself were both uninjured from the incident besides a slight case of whiplash. Everyone including the police officers that arrived on scene and the body shop were amazed that no one was injured especially since there was no airbag deployment to help protect her.

Filed Aug 24, 2012 · Airbags · 56,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash. The vehicle was destroyed however, the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and the driver was reported injured. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and was not inspected by a dealer. A contractor inspected the vehicle and was unable to determine an air bag failure. The failure mileage was 56,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 8, 2010 · Airbags · 8,336 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

I own a 2010 nissan altima, bought in january of this year. I was rear-ended today by a large pickup truck which forced me to hit the car in front of me as well and my air bag never deployed. My face actually just touched my steering wheel! I called my dealership and the service department told me that unless the car is hit in precisely the right point near a sensor the airbag will not deploy!! I have never heard such a stupid excuse and am seriously considering if my car gets "totaled" of going with a different make - not nissan! I can only imagine if one of my grandchildren had been in the car. I went to the hospital to be checked out and thankfully I am "ok" although my back is in pain as well as my neck! They said I may have to return for an mri if it gets worse.

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Airbags, Steering · 2,800 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. While traveling at speeds of 60 MPH, the vehicle began abruptly veering to the right without driver intent. The contact attempted to maintain control of the vehicle; however; the steering wheel became hard and resistant to driver input. The contact was unable to move the steering in either direction. The vehicle then spun out of control and proceeded to crash into a cement wall. The air bags did not deploy on impact. The police arrived and a report was filed at the scene accordingly. The driver suffered from minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. She was advised that the front suspension and tires were damaged. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The contact inquired about a recall campaign on the suspension but upon contacting the manufacturer, was informed that his VIN was not included in the campaign (the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v358000: suspension). The approximate failure and current mileages were 2,800.