2017 Nissan Altima: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Apr 22, 2026 · Airbags · NE · crash · 1 injury

I was hit by a school bus on the interstate and my air bags didn't deploy. My car is throwing a code that all 4 did.

Filed May 27, 2025 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 25-30 MPH she crashed into a parked 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 that was parked illegally on the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There were no reported fires. A police report. The driver hit her head on the steering wheel, sustaining a concussion, and medical attention was provided at the emergency room. The fire department was on the scene. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Apr 29, 2024 · Airbags · IL

Airbag light came on randomly. Dealership says the unit needs to be replaced. 2900 dollar cost. No reason light came on, airbag was never deployed. Clear safety risk driving the vehicle if the airbag would not deploy.

Filed Feb 14, 2024 · Airbags, Transmission · 73,501 miles · MT · crash · 1 injury

The contact's mom owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while his mom was at a stop light, a one-ton truck crashed into the vehicle. The driver attempted to reverse from the intersection. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had previously reported an incident for acceleration and throttle issues. While his sister was driving and reversing, the vehicle was slow to accelerate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The driver sustained facial injuries, and her forehead and eye were bruised. The patient was taken to the hospital for an MRI and ocular examination. The contact called the same local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The insurance company informed him the vehicle would be towed to a salvage yard. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 73,501.

Filed Jun 5, 2018 · Airbags · 5,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

I was involved in a 8 car collision on the interstate. The car in front of me hit the car in front of them, I hit their car and was then hit from behind followed by 2 more vehicles. My airbag never deployed.

Filed May 16, 2018 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 nissan altima. While the contact was stopped at a red light, it was struck by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. A police report was filed. The contact was thrown forward six inches into the dashboard, and sustained minor bruises and moderate pain. Medical attention was required. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the crash. The failure mileage was 30,000.