CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2016 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013-2015 Altima, prompting us to give it our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.
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Air bag lights stays on and has been sense the car had 60,000 miles i spoke to the dealer and would not take care of it back then saying the warranty was out and im at 70,000 light still on dash and ive seen multiple recalls on the lass air bad module. I believe my call is a recall for that as well air bag light stays off when front passenger are in the car or out the car
I recently purchased this vehicle in February of this year. Upon driving a few times, the air bag sensor light appears and stays on my dash along with when I have a passenger in the car, the passenger air bag sensor does not turn off. It is now March and I still have the same issue. According to the carfax report I received when purchasing the vehicle, a maintenance check was conducted by the local Nissan dealer close to me in January, it only shows the current recall of a hood latch (20V315 - that apparently no part is available for). I was advised by a service repair representative that the air bag sensors under the passenger seat are broken and were not repaired during that maintenance check. I questioned as to why with no explanation given. I advised that this is a safety concern and should fall back under the recall from 2016 (16V244) with the service representative stating that it doesn't!! is it possible for this to be fixed under that recall or does a new recall have to be in effect?? looking out for the safety of myself and fellow passengers. Thank you from a very concerned vehicle owner.
I was recently informed by two Nissan dealerships that the front passenger side air bag is not designed to deploy for passengers weighing less than 140 pounds. I understand that this is designed to protect children; however, there are many, many adults weighing less than 140 pounds and this would put them at significant risk for injury in an accident. Thank you. Andrea olivera
I have a 2016 Nissan Altima. First: I was involved in an accident in which a regular truck hauling an enclosed trailer drove over a large piece of plywood on the interstate at 70mph in front of me (also going about 70 mph) causing the piece of plywood to raise off of the road after he cleared it and it flew into the front of my vehicle and bounced up onto the hood and then hit the roof before flying off of my car. During this process, pieces of the plywood became stuck in the grill area of my car. There were no injuries, thankfully, but I am concerned the airbags did not deploy. Second: I've had this car since July of 2019. Over the past 6 months I have noticed that when I press the gas, the rpms rise but the transmission takes a bit to shift into gear causing a lag in acceleration. I have also noticed that if I am at a light or a stop and shift into drive sport, it doesn't do this. I have gotten in the habit of shifting into the sport mode when accelerating from a stop sign or red light. Third: My daughter was hit today by a truck crossing lanes to turn in front of her. She was traveling at appx 35 mph. The truck hit my passenger side front area, destroying my headlight, bumper, and grill. It was hit hard and the airbags did not deploy. The seatbelt did not lock, causing her to bounce forward and smack her head on the steering wheel. I am concerned now about the seatbelts and airbags and am more worried that they are defective after reading other complaints about these same issues. I love my car, but it doesn't seem to be very safe at all.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to groppetti automotive (830 S ben maddox way, visalia, ca 93292) where he was informed that the vehicle was not under recall nor covered under warranty. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the information provided by the dealer. The manufacturer offered to cover a partial cost of the repair however, the contact declined the offer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Visalia, CA, USA
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The front seat passenger occupant classification system (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to robbins Nissan (281-446-3181, located at 18711 highway 59 N, humble, tx 77338) where the air bag system was updated. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. The VIN was not provided.
I bought this car as an used vehicle. The carfax report showed a minor incident on the front, but air bags did not deploy. There is an air bag warning light on the dashboard which continues to glow when I run the vehicle. I asked my service advisor in "Nissan of omaha" to look into the issue. He replied the airbag module has to be replaced completely and it would cost me $2300. I doubt if this is something to do with the manufacturing defect and the service dealer is trying to charge me for the defective part.
Within I month prior to my accident I had tire problems. I replaced the 4 tires.approx. 3 prior to the accident I had fuel and electrical problems. The parts were replaced. Approx. 1 week prior to the accident I had front brakes replaced.esurance has my vehicle policy # [xxx]claim#[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I was told the vehicle has not been in a crash, yet discovered the airbag light was on upon further inspection (after purchase). I know similar model years had airbag recalls. I have been told that if I were to crash the SRS system and the airbags would not deploy. How can a dealer sell you a vehicle that isn't safe to operate? I just want to ensure there isn't a known problem before I spend hundreds of dollars just to ensure the safety of operating my vehicle; even though it should have came that way. Also, intermittently the seatbelt light will come on even when I am buckled up.
2016 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to defective passenger side airbag and defective keyless push button. The consumer stated other failures included rear doors opening independently, engine was loud, tire pressure sensors were inoperable, and the emergency communication lights were constantly lit. The consumer stated all the repairs were to be repaired under recall. The consumer was unsure that the dealer actually completed the recalls as it only took an hour to be completed.
My vehicle hasn't been in any accidents and the airbag lights will come on and go solid and stay on then sometimes go off and then come back on"?? I've been reading that the OCS system could be faulty!! the passenger one will sometimes stay on when people are sitting in the seats or it will go off when no one is there?"
Not sure if it includes takata recall. My 2016 Nissan Altima was in a accident on June 19th 2019 the car went to a fence a palm tree and a structure of the house inside of the house and no airbags deployed. And the first time buyer I am married with a child and thank god my child was not in the car because no airbags deployed car seat is deemed unusable and the stroller as well that was in the trunk due to the accident the car was totaled. The insurance the tow companies the police deemed it a total loss and we're shocked that we were alive and walking due to no deployment of airbags car swerved and went into a house. I suffer from headaches and neck and neck injury and at the massage parlors getting massage out three to four times a week. I'm just add an oz because the airbags none of the airbags deployed none and it went through a house again this was my first car I only had it two months so buying it from a dealership you would think that there would be no recalls on this vehicle or they would have took care of the recalls now I'm out on vehicle not because of the airbags but due to the accident and also I'm in pain which is do I believe to the airbags not deploying
The passenger airbag indicator light keeps popping up on my dashboard. I have gotten the problem fixed three(3) times, once with a Nissan dealership, and it still keeps coming on after 2 months of driving.
Brought my car to lia Nissan of saratoga NY June 29th 2018. The did a recall replacement of my passenger side airbag occupant sensor, since then, and before the year was out, the part has gone bad again. Brought to dealer, the service manager states that because I didn't bring it in before the year warrantied date, they need to charge me a $119 diagnostic fee. The part to replace the occupant sensor costs $45 retail. I do not feel I should be responsible to pay a fee for a part that is known to have multiple failures.
Rear door would not close properly, and would never lock. With either manuel lock or alarm key lock. Also censor lights would go offon dashboard of airbag being off when no one was sitting there.
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- Houston, TX, USA