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2000 Nissan Altima Air bags Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
9%of 160 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Nissan Altima, 9% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 14 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.

“Traveling w/ flow of traffic when turn head for split second not realizing the vehicle ahead of me stalled, so she had no brake lights or flashers, nevertheless I slammed into the that vehicle in front of me. I hit wrapped myself around the steering wheel and my head flew over the steering wheel and back unto the seat. But never did the airbag deploy to hold me in place. My injuries where shortness of breath, since my chest and neck were bruised. My arms were difficult to move. My head was pounding along with my jaws in pain.”

NHTSA complaint #10659288, filed 2014-11, 30 miles

“Detail: on febraury 2, 2007 vehicle was traveling at a high rate of 45-55 MPH when it hit another vehicle that pulled out in front of it head on. Neither the driver's side nor the passenger's side airbags deployed. Driver substained minor bruises and hip pain. Car was totalled out by insurance company.”

NHTSA complaint #10187839, filed 2007-04, 163,000 miles

“The consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving at 45 MPH. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor the passenger's side air bags deployed. The consumer sustained bruises. The bumper had fallen off the vehicle, destroyed the radiator and the battery was pushed into the engine area.”

NHTSA complaint #10053481, filed 2004-02, 60,000 miles

“Dt: the consumer owns a Nissan Altima year 2000. On august 29 , 2005 the consumer was involved in an accident. A 1989 buick hit it the back bumper while waiting in traffic for the light to change. There were 3 to 4 cars in front of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, the front air bags did not deploy. Was it possible for air bags not to deploy during a collision? The consumer was wearing his seat belt. The rear of car sustained minor damage. However, the front of the car sustained major damage. The hood was dented, and the bumper cracked in half and fell off.”

NHTSA complaint #10134804, filed 2005-08, 91,726 miles

“During a 40 MPH frontal collision front air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries, and vehicle was towed. Dealership will be notified.”

NHTSA complaint #10101934, filed 2004-12, 110,000 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025114%
202425%
2022310%
202123%
202095%
2019115%
20183616%
20177419%
20167213%
201517719%
201420819%
201351422%
20125713%
2011229%
20106116%
2009916%
200814214%
20076313%
2006435%
2005474%
2004114%
2003283%
2002343%
2001159%
2000149%
19991315%
19981512%
19973532%
19963740%
19956134%
19944038%
19931916%

Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Altima

Engine cooling
49 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 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