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2004 Nissan Altima Air bags Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
4%of 276 total for the year
Median mileage
107,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Nissan Altima, 4% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.

“I was in an accident on october 20, 2014 and my insurance considered car as total loss after appraisal but air bag did not open even though it was severe damage as I rear ended car in front. I did suffer muscle ache for couple of days but no medical attention was needed even my prescription glasses for distance broke with impact prior to this event. For the past four years I was taking my car to Nissan dealership for sensor issues even though there was no mechanical problem with car and I had to bear the expenses every time the sensor light came on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10654686, filed 2014-11, 110,000 miles

“During a recent accident where my 2004 Nissan Altima hit the back of a 2002 chevy blazer, my passenger side airbag deployed but my driver side airbag did not deploy. There was not a passenger in the passenger seat. There was more damage on the driver side than the passenger side.”

NHTSA complaint #10080396, filed 2004-07, 8,600 miles

“My vehicle was in a front collision at 35mph. The driver was the only occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident. The passenger airbag deployed there was no one sitting in that seat. The driver airbag did not deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #11099500, filed 2018-06, 120,000 miles

“- the air bag cover on the dashboard is open and airbag can deploy at any time. Dealer told her it isn't covered under the extended warranty. The dealer advised the contact to have the car towed due to a safety issues. The engine light has turned on as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10176512, filed 2006-12, 60,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Altima. The contact was driving approximately 20 MPH making a u turn, and suddenly another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the vehicle. The front driver's side shoulder seat belt webbing failed to tightly secure the contact's body during the impact and also the air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered a concussion. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a salvage facility and declared as destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate mileage was 115,000. Updated 01/10/12”

NHTSA complaint #10436369, filed 2011-11, 115,000 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 2004 Nissan Altima

Engine cooling
109 complaints
Body and structure
42 complaints
Electrical system
32 complaints
Engine
30 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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.

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