CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013 & 2014 Altima, prompting us to give it our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The front passenger side airbag indicator light came on indicating that the front passenger airbag was off. My wife was sitting in the front passenger side seat at the time. She had her seat belt on. I was driving down the road at 70 mph on a highway at the time. I have this on video that shows that this lasted for approximately 12 minutes before the light went off and the airbag system indicated that the airbag would deploy in the event of an emergency. This is 12 minutes where my wife was not protected by an airbag system. The video that I have is from and iphone and is not in a supported file format for uploading. I would be happy to send it to you another way. I contacted the NHTSA about 8 months ago about this issue and have not heard anything. I contacted nisan at the same time and they indicated that without any error codes, there is no proof that this is an issue or is really happening. I have documented video evidence that this in fact did occur. This is a safety issue in which no one seams to care about. You would think that with all of the recent troubles with airbags, someone would take some interest in looking into the root cause of the issue. I am asking the NHTSA to please assist me in getting this safety issue resolved. I contacted nisan again and they have not returned my call.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the passenger seat computer was updated instead of receiving a new air bag. Sheehy Nissan of glen burnie (7232 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, (410) 754-1777) repaired the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 16V911000 (air bags). The contact inquired about the air bag replacement and was informed by the dealer that the recall was for the passenger seat sensor, and not to replace the air bags. The manufacturer was not informed. The failure mileage was 57,000. Consumer stated I have been informed that the noted vehicle does not have "takata air bag" installed, however "Nissan" has not verified this. Updated 10/05/18
- Fort Mead, MD, USA
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I was driving around a little while and when I came to a stop at a stop light I pushed my gas pedal to accelerate forward and my car did not move, as I pushed my gas pedal all the way to the floor my car would very lightly move. Finally after moving barely forward my car would go, I had cars almost hit me and people getting enraged I am not moving, this is an ongoing problem now, it happens often and sometimes causing a very serious and dangerous situation. After doing my research many of owners of this year make and model are having the same issue but yet nothing to come out from Nissan for recall. I read if you turn your car off and back on it will reset and then the car goes just fine till the next time and that does work but that is dangerous as well. I bought this car as I thought it would be a safe car for my children and myself. This has been a dangerous issue. When we drive it in the heat it happens worst and then will be on the freeway and it will rev the engine really high and not switch down. Please Nissan tell me you are going to do something for your loyal customers this is the third Nissan I have owned. And I have the airbag issue. It wont pick up my son sitting there and he is 160 lbs
Issues with the hood latch not wanting to properly latch and setting off alarm and signal inside the car dash also this vehicle keeps saying that there is no one in the passenger seat when they're indeed is someone in the passenger seat and the airbag will not deploy if in a car crash I don't know why my car wasn't included in this recall that was for both of these issues but it has both of these issues coming through a carmax dealership
Takata recall - airbag failed to deploy. I was completely stopped at a red light when another vehicle, traveling at approximately 45 - 50 mph, rear-ended me.
2015 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to continuing problem with airbag warning light. The consumer stated after the airbag was repaired, the passenger seat airbag warning light illuminated.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced severe hesitations while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Nissan of bowie, 2200 crain hwy, bowie, md) where the transmission computer module was reprogrammed, but the failures continued. No further information was available. In addition, the air bag sensor flashed off and on while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 15,000. Consumer stated Nissan of bowie sold consumer a brand new Altima 2015 that was a lemon. Updated 10/1/18
Since original purchase (new) 11/30/14, the passenger airbag indicator system has not worked correctly. 3 complaints ( on site, in writing) thru Nissan dealer have not corrected problem. Question is, will passenger side airbag work if in a collision? malfunction may result in major injury or death. Dealers only explanation is to wait 15 seconds before driving with a passenger. Indicator system works and fails indiscriminately.
The front passenger side airbag indicator light intermittently indicates that the passenger airbag is off when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. This generally happens when I first turn the vehicle on and there is someone already sitting in the front passenger seat. If I shut the vehicle off and turn it back on then the airbag light will go off indicating that the airbag is on. I took it to the Nissan dealer and they said that the computer does not show a problem and that there is nothing that they can do about it. They told me that the airbag system was under warranty through 99,999 miles or 2030 if there is an incident it would be covered. That is not very reassuring to hear that if the airbag fails it will be cover under warranty.
The contact owned a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving 35 mph and making a left turn, a vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The driver's side air bag deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the knee, neck, back, and right hand, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed a total loss. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Takata recall: Both my previous Nissan Altima 2007 and my current Altima has sporadic signals of the airbag being off when driving down the road. Since it is inconsistent I have been unable to take to dealer to pinpoint this issue. I feel that it may be a safety issue. I am the passenger and heavy enough to activate airbag. This form does not allow me to show how many times or dates this happens.
Takata recall - is this vehicle subject to recall" also, the passenger side airbags will only deploy when the passenger weighs over ~110 lbs. My wife is 5'2" & weighs 106 lbs. Which is the proper weight for someone her size. When she sits in the seat the airbag light remains on, telling us she is not protected by airbags. If 40,000+ people lives have been saved by airbags, why does the industry allow lighter weight passengers to not be protected? is this a recall issue"
Takata recall passenger side airbag sensor is functioning abnormally. It will show the airbag off when there is no one and nothing in the seat at times and then will show the airbag to be functioning at others. It will also be erratic when I am sitting in the passenger side. I weight 120 lbs. Most times the airbag will show it is off and only register on for brief periods.
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- Santa Margarita, CA, USA