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2022 Nissan Altima Air bags Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
10%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
5,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2022 Nissan Altima, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,600 miles. 3 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.

“I was driving along I55 at 65-70 mph when my car had multiple lights come on the dash w d started ringing. My car then shot left into the median wall. It spun at least twice hitting the wall and stopping facing southbound in the northbound lanes. The vehicle is currently at the ins inspection lot. The code was u0100. ECM/PCM ‘A” DTC. I was injured in the accident and concerned about safety of others”

NHTSA complaint #11537805, filed 2023-08

“I was driving to work. As I was doing so multiple lights came on my dashboard and it started dinging. At the same time my car immediately shot left so hard into the concrete median barrier at 70 mph. It all happened so fast I was not able to see what lights came on. My steering wheel would not turn. I did at least two 360’s off of the concrete wall finally stopping facing southbound in the northbound lanes of the interstate. My car is totaled. I’m suffering from a concussion. Waiting MRI results to be referral to the neurosurgeon for my spine. The police have told me I’m lucky I didn’t die. …”

NHTSA complaint #11537298, filed 2023-08

“The contact owned a 2022 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 mph he was distracted answering his cell phone, he lost control and crashed into the bridge rail. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the front driver-side air bag did not fully deploy. The contact sustained leisure on his right knee, his left shin, and his left wrist. The contact did not seek medical attention. A police officer was at the location but he was not aware of any police report being filed. The vehicle was not drivable. …”

NHTSA complaint #11511714, filed 2023-03, 5,600 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 2022 Nissan Altima

Forward collision avoidance
10 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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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