Air Bag Related Problems of the 1996 Nissan Altima

Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 1996 Nissan Altima. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (nine problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Nissan Altima


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1996 Nissan Altima

The Front Air Bag problem

Vehicle was involved in a right-angled frontal collision while making a left turn. Neither the driver or passenger air bags deployed.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer states while driving the airbag sensor light illuminated. Took to dealer and they stated that the control unit for the airbag had failed. Consumer feels unsafe, airbags may not deploy in an accident. Please provide any further information.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

I have a 1996 Nissan Altima gxe. The air bag system developed a problem, I. E. The indicator light would not go out - it continued to flash. Upon diagnosis by the Nissan service department, they determined the problem to be a malfunctioning control module.   Read details...


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