Two problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2009 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2009 Altima.
Passenger airbag (disabled) light turns on even when a passenger is seated (over 150 pounds).
Passenger air bag disabled light comes on intermittently with an adult in the passenger seat exposing the passenger to the possibility of no air bag deployment in a collision. Dealer refuses to repair the problem as he cannot recreate the problem. I have advised him that I have video of the problem and he won't look at it. On 7/28/2010 I notified Nissan, cert. Mail return receipt and gotten an case number [xxx]. The auto has 11,200 miles and this problem was originally reported to Nissan 7/28/2010. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).