I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MILES/PER HOUR THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AND A DRIVER DRIVES TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN I FRONT OF ME. MY CAR WAS STRUCK MOSTLY IN THE FRONT TOWARDS THE DRIVER SIDE. MY AIRBAG (DRIVER SIDE) DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT THE OTHER DRIVER'S DID. AFTER THE ACCIDENT MY CAR WAS IN-DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. *TR
2005 Nissan Altima airbags problems
severe 40 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
40
Recalls
0
Crashes
18
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
"TAKATA AIR BAG" - NISSAN'S VIN SERVER HAS BEEN "DOWN" FOR OVER 2 WEEKS, AND DO NOT ANSWER THEIR PHONE TO CHECK IF OUR VEHICLE IS EFFECTED BY THE TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. ALSO, THIS SITES NHTSA VIN SEARCH ALSO CRASHES WHEN SEARCHING FOR NISSAN VIN NUMBERS. NISSAN SHOULD BE ANSWERING THEIR PHONE, AND FIX THEIR WEBSITE SO VIN CAN BE RESEARCHED ON THIS SERIOUS - LIFE THREATENING ISSUE!
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 Nissan Altima?
It's a meaningful issue. 40 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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