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SeatsPart report

2018 Nissan Altima Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 226 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2018 Nissan Altima, 1% of the 226 complaints for this model year.

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.

“My car's airbag light came on and would not go off. I took it to the dealership and was told that the sensor in my passengar seat that detects the weight of some one in the seat is not working. Because of this sensor failing, my air bags will not deploy if the car is involved in an accident. It puts me at a safety risk because air bags will not provide protection to me or passengars riding in my vehicle if I am in a accident. This problem has been confirmed by the dealership. I don't know if the manufacter has inspected the issue or not. …”

NHTSA complaint #11442741, filed 2021-12

“Occupant Sensor for Airbags is not working and airbag light is on, this is a safety issue which can cause loss of life in an accident this needs recalled immediately”

NHTSA complaint #11545182, filed 2023-09

“Air bag dash warning light came on. Brought to dealer. They fixed . Light came back on few days later. brought back to dealer. They said drivers side seat frame with air bag needs to be replaced. they ordered part & said 2 week wait. Called dealer back 2 weeks later & they said part not released by Nissan. Called Nissan consumer affairs. They informed me they have no ETA when parts will be available/shipped. Been about 2 months since first contact with dealer & have no idea if/when will be repaired. See recalls on older Altima & am wondering if this is an issue Nissan is not addressing.”

NHTSA complaint #11602463, filed 2024-07

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025114%
2024410%
202313%
202134%
202021%
201963%
201831%
201751%
2016112%
201540%
2014141%
2013372%
201272%
201131%
201041%
2009141%
2008242%
2007112%
200681%
200561%
200421%
200361%
200230%
200111%
199945%
199822%
199711%
199611%
199521%
199411%

Other parts of the 2018 Nissan Altima

Other or unknown
60 complaints
Brakes
49 complaints
Electrical system
37 complaints
Air bags
36 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

← All problems reported for the 2018 Nissan Altima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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