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2018 Nissan Altima Air bags Problems

Complaints
36about this part
Share
16%of 226 total for the year
Median mileage
46,478miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Nissan Altima, 16% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,478 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“We were driving and the air bag light illuminated. We were not in any kind of accident. Pulled over and turned the car off, had passenger get out of car and back in then restarted the car. Light went off like normal. Shortly after driving it came back on and now no longer turns off, disabling my air bags. Have tried to not have passengers, have passengers, not have seat belt, have seat belt and nothing fixes it. Checked the airbag fuse and fuse is intact. Checked that front bumper sensor was clean and had no damage. Disconnected battery, waited 15 minutes and reconnected. …”

NHTSA complaint #11319186, filed 2020-03, 55,000 miles

“I purchased this vehicle last month from Anderson in cockeysville, Md. last week the airbag light came on. I was able to take it to them today 9-15-25 where they at first told me I was over the 1,000miles warranty so I’d have to deal with it on my own. After speaking with a manager, he agreed to take it to Nissan to get a determination.”

NHTSA complaint #11687411, filed 2025-09

“The warning light on the dash is indicating that there is a problem with the airbag. I took it to a Nissan Dealership and was told that the side airbag needed to be replaced. I was quoted $3,241.41labor only. I was told there was no recall. I certainly don't want there to be a collision and it doesn't deploy as it should. So I would like to report this issue in the event this has happened to others.”

NHTSA complaint #11735400, filed 2026-05

“The passenger side air bag light is on took it to the dealership they saying they check everything with the wires and sensors and did find anything wrong there so I paid for a test to be done. Was told they erase the code but if the light come back on need to replace the panel so I'm not under why I'm responsible for a defect in a vehicle that is not my fault.”

NHTSA complaint #11404790, filed 2021-03

“i can be driving down the road and pass a guard rail or some other thing on the side of the road but usually a guard rail near my house and it knocks out the emergency braking system. sometimes, it may work my whole trip, other days, i may only go a mile or two before it goes out.”

NHTSA complaint #11453039, filed 2022-02

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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 2018 Nissan Altima

Other or unknown
60 complaints
Brakes
49 complaints
Electrical system
37 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
15 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
13 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
12 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Electronic stability control
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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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