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2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Air bags Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
30%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage
12,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, 30% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On 6/2/2008, I reported to the Nissan dealer that the passenger side airbag alert light was illuminated on several intermittent occasions when an adult was fully seated in the front passenger seat. The dealer checked the vehicle and reported: inspected everything working as designed . On 10/2/2008, NHTSA campaign id number: 08v521000 reported a recall for the same problem. I returned to the dealer on 12/4/2008 and the dealer performed Nissan's test for the problem under the recall. The dealer reported that no problem was found. …”

NHTSA complaint #10254053, filed 2009-01, 12,500 miles

“Air bag failure Nissan hybrid-- the front passenger air bag automatically deactivated itself even when adult (eg. 110 pounds and 5feet 2 inches tall) sits upright. It also deactivates or activates frequently when the passenger is not adjusting his/her position and there is no noticeable change in road condition. The behavior is erratic and happens 75% of the time. I am afraid for the lack of protection by the air bag systems in the case of disaster. Nothing has been done by Nissan so far. 2 dealership service department aren't able to explain the symptoms. …”

NHTSA complaint #10247303, filed 2008-10, 1 miles

“2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid. Passenger airbag sensor light illuminates,indicating airbag is off, whenever my wife (5ft 3in , 118lbs) is in the front passenger seat. Have taken it to dealer who tell me that sensor is functioning according to Nissan's specifications. Would like some direction on what to do next.”

NHTSA complaint #10292816, filed 2009-11

“The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10643795, filed 2014-10, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, she applied the brakes and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle drove over a curb, through a fence, and crashed into a wall. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an insurance approved body shop. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 88,109 updated 07/19/12 updated 07/23/12”

NHTSA complaint #10462169, filed 2012-06, 88,109 miles

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201018%
200947%
200816%
2007830%

Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid

Electrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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