1996 Nissan Altima airbags problems
The 1996 Nissan Altima has 38 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 32% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
38
Airbags complaints
32%
Share of year
20
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Airbags complaints by year
What owners report
“AFTER VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND BURSTED FROM THE SEAM, CAUSING CHEMICAL POWDER TO SPILL INTO VEHICLE, ONTO THE FACE OF THE PASSENGER, RESULTING IN DIFFICULTY BREATHING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK”
Common questions
How many airbags complaints does the 1996 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 1996 Nissan Altima airbags — 32% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.