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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 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 2004 Nissan Altima
109 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVisibility (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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