1994 Nissan Altima Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 38%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Nissan Altima, 38% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,500 miles. 27 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The passenger side airbag has malfunctioned. A recall was issued for this problem. The dealer states the box was miss marked and refused to honor the recall. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10075648, filed 2004-06, 139,000 miles“The dealer will not do recall repairs for air bags unless the consumer pays cash. Dealer was informed of the recall, made an appointment, and spoke to the consumer about the recall before hand.”
NHTSA complaint #10054057, filed 2004-01, 160,000 miles“Another vehicle ran stop light, hit my wife head on. My wife suffered injuries to her face and mouth when she hit the steering wheel. Police estimate that other vehicle was going over 50 MPH, my wife was stopped. Neither driver's or passenger's side airbags deployed. Airbags in the other vehicle deployed (also a Nissan). I wish to formally report the failure of the airbag system in my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #736267, filed 2000-11“After oil change the airbag light started blinking/flashing. Had not done so prior. Does this mean I need to pay out of pocket for it to be tested and then repaired even though I didn't do anything? My previous name was willa janine adams, now it's kohl.”
NHTSA complaint #748045, filed 2001-07“I was traveling at 50mph when I hit the back of a truck and had to replace my hood, front bumper, headlight mounts, A/C condensor, grill, and other parts. My airbags on both sides did not come out. I'd like to know why.”
NHTSA complaint #741330, filed 2001-02Related recalls
- 03V150000Apr 25, 2003Nissan is recalling my 1994 and early 1995 altima vehicles following reports that passenger air bag deployments in these vehicles had caused a number of…Covers: Nissan Altima 1994–1995
Related service bulletins
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10025522Jan 27, 2014Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 10% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 9 | 5% |
| 2019 | 11 | 5% |
| 2018 | 36 | 16% |
| 2017 | 74 | 19% |
| 2016 | 72 | 13% |
| 2015 | 177 | 19% |
| 2014 | 208 | 19% |
| 2013 | 514 | 22% |
| 2012 | 57 | 13% |
| 2011 | 22 | 9% |
| 2010 | 61 | 16% |
| 2009 | 91 | 6% |
| 2008 | 142 | 14% |
| 2007 | 63 | 13% |
| 2006 | 43 | 5% |
| 2005 | 47 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 28 | 3% |
| 2002 | 34 | 3% |
| 2001 | 15 | 9% |
| 2000 | 14 | 9% |
| 1999 | 13 | 15% |
| 1998 | 15 | 12% |
| 1997 | 35 | 32% |
| 1996 | 37 | 40% |
| 1995 | 61 | 34% |
| 1994 | 40 | 38% |
| 1993 | 19 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1994 Nissan Altima
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Nissan Altima
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology