CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013 & 2014 Altima, prompting us to give it our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.
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The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger's side front air bag warning light remained off, indicating that the front passenger's air bag system was not activated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer torre Nissan located at 2069 79125, ca-111, la quinta, ca 92253, and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V681000 (air bags) however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated at start-up the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to stone mountain Nissan (4275 us-78, lilburn, ga 30047) where they informed her that the air bag in the driver's side seat needed to be replaced. The contact was provided an estimate for the air bag repair but declined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,024.
My car air bag light came on while I was driving but I didnt think much about it, I drove it like that for a couple months, my husband told me to take it to the dealer to get checked out, first dealer told me the cost was going to be $1600 and they quoted me the part was going to cost $1200, I refused to pay that much and we were able to get the price lowered to $900 but they couldn't fix it because the part was on back order, so they reset the air bag when I left the dealer the airbag light was off, the next day the light came back on, a few days later I took it to another dealer to see what they would say, first day they reset the airbag light I asked if the airbag is activated they said they did not know, I said well its still a safety issue, I asked how can the airbag be deployable then, he said we will need to change out the airbag, so they ordered the airbag and eventually replaced it, I asked what if the light comes on again he said then we will have to see whats next on the list of parts to replace, so in other words it just change out parts by trial and error, I drove off and the following day while I was driving the airbag light came on again and unfortunately I am driving my car with out a activated airbag, I am afraid to take it to the dealer again because of the cost and trial by error them not knowing how to pin point the problem, currently the airbag light stays on and I was told by the dealer that my air bag is not activated while that light is on.
- Westminster, CA, USA
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My passenger air bag light stays on while driving and a passenger is in the seat and this has been going on since I financed my car back in 2015 I'm the only owner of this car and the dealership won't help
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated the failure was like the failure stated in NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 83,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to mike rezi Nissan atlanta (2551 the nalley way, atlanta, ga 30360) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to thoroughbred Nissan located at 5163 E 22nd St, tucson, AZ 85711, (520) 618-6500, where it was diagnosed with needing the air bag sensor to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, 11 months later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the air bag sensor was replaced second time. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer a third time and the contact was informed that the seat back needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,438.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact initially took the vehicle to coggin Nissan at the avenues in jacksonville (10859 philips hwy, jacksonville, fl 32256) where he was informed that the air bags were defective and were inoperable. The contact was informed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced however, they could not guarantee that the repair would fix the defect. The manufacturer had also been notified of the failure where they informed him that they may cover 60% of the cost of the repair. The manufacturer then referred him to Nissan of orange park (7447 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244) where he made an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
I am [xxx]. I live in [xxx]. my phone number is [xxx] with driver's license number [xxx]. I own a 2015 Nissan Altima. On the night of July 27, 2020, while I was driving on highway 83 from san benito, tx to my home in edinburg tx, I just noticed that the red airbag indicator light just popped up from nowhere. I was alarmed about this and I thought my passenger (my wife) just didn't put on her seatbelt. But when I checked she was using her seatbelt. So I went ahead and look again that red indicator light and I noticed that it was the airbag indicator light. So I just went driving very cautiously home because I'm scared that something might happen along the way. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).?
I have been receiving recalls for my car regarding the transmission the extended the warranty, the primary hood latch disengaged which could obscure the drivers vision increasing the risk of a crash.
The supplemental air bag warning light came on multiple times and I have taken it to three Nissan dealerships and they have not been able to fix the issue. The car has never been in an accident neither the airbags have ever deployed. Every time I go to a Nissan dealership they claim a connector was loose or that the circuit was open. Every time I take the car out of the dealership the light is off, but after a day or so the light comes on again. It seems to me that is unacceptable that such a critical system as the airbag is, would not work properly, and that Nissan would not know how to fix it. They keep trying to change different parts on the airbag system to try to get it fixed, but it seems to me that they don't know what to do and are just trying to see what fixes the issue. It also seems that Nissan didn't do a good job with the airbag system since there's already been recalls on something similar for this car.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken on several occasions to dick smith Nissan of columbia located at 9940 two notch rd, columbia, SC 29223, (803) 256-6600, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front driver's side air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
I contacted the clay cooley dealership in dallas found at 39690 lyndon B johnson fwy South, dallas, tx 75237 on May 1st, 20202 via chat for an airbag service recall. After over a month contacting the dealership, I have not received one phone call or email from clay cooley Nissan. During this time, I spoke with four (4) different representatives over the chat about the need to schedule an airbag service recall. After the second representative in a period of two weeks, all representatives apologized for no one contacting me about the issue and assured a specialist would contacted me soon. Today is 5/31 and I'm still waiting on the phone call or email. I'm attaching the copy of all chat with the representatives.
I never received my recall so I can get my car fixed. While driving with a passenger in the front seat my air bag light says off not recognizing the passenger which can result in injury. Also the hood latch has a recall that needs fixing.
I have a 2015 Nissan Altima S and the airbag light has been on for about 6 months. I took it to the dealership and the first time they said it was the module and fix for $1000 - second time they said it was the seat. - I didn't even get a quote for that. I contacted Nissan and they said since my car is not on recall for the airbags I would have to pay for it myself. If I remember correctly, I believe I contacted them twice and got the same response. It passes inspection so I will just live (or die) with the light on. I just hope the airbags deploy if I have an accident.
The contact owned a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated he was coming to a stop to make a left turn, when another vehicle T- boned him on the passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact sustained injuries on his lower back and right knee and had received physical therapy and still seeking medical assistance to see if needing a surgery for a sciatic nerve. The contact stated his son who was sitting on passenger rear side, also sustained injuries on his ribs and back and had received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The vehicle was totaled. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 44,000. Case number (xxx) dob (xxx) tag (xxx) VIN (xxxxxx) driver's license (xxx) insurance policy (xxx) ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')
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