Nissan Altima Seats Problems
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about seats problems on the Nissan Altima across 29 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (37). The words owners use most often: “passenger seat” (27% of reports).
- 187seats complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 18mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 51 of 187 complaints (27%)
- Air bag off: mentioned in 11 of 187 complaints (6%)
- Airbag sensor: mentioned in 10 of 187 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do seats problems happen?
Based on 116 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 187 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 18 an injury.
Nissan Altima seats complaints by model year
| Model year | Seats complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Altima | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2024 Altima | 4 | 10% | 15,073 |
| 2023 Altima | 1 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2021 Altima | 3 | 4% | 41,000 |
| 2020 Altima | 2 | 1% | 15,000 |
| 2019 Altima | 5 | 2% | 51,075 |
| 2018 Altima | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2017 Altima | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Altima | 10 | 2% | 55,000 |
| 2015 Altima | 4 | 0% | 1,688 |
| 2014 Altima | 14 | 1% | 27,500 |
| 2013 Altima | 37 | 2% | 7,500 |
| 2012 Altima | 7 | 2% | 2,000 |
| 2011 Altima | 3 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2010 Altima | 4 | 1% | 52,000 |
| 2009 Altima | 14 | 1% | 59,500 |
| 2008 Altima | 24 | 2% | 10,000 |
| 2007 Altima | 11 | 2% | 76,625 |
| 2006 Altima | 8 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 2005 Altima | 6 | 1% | 56,750 |
| 2004 Altima | 2 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2003 Altima | 6 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 2002 Altima | 3 | 0% | 20,344 |
| 2001 Altima | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1999 Altima | 4 | 5% | 33,500 |
| 1998 Altima | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1997 Altima | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1996 Altima | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Altima | 2 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists seats for the Nissan Altima. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving with my heated seat on when I felt pain and realized my lower back was burnt. When I got home and looked in the mirror, my whole bottom back was red and part of my skin peeling. My heated seat got extremely hot and burnt me.
Component/System Failure: Front driver's seatback cover assembly (Nissan Part Number: 87650-9HB2B). The factory structural stitching on the center backrest panel is actively unraveling and separating. The component is available for inspection upon request. â Safety Risk: The seatback cover serves…
The passenger airbag system failed, specifically the occupant sensor and the pad beneath the passenger seat. These components are responsible for detecting whether a passenger is present and ensuring the airbag deploys correctly in a crash. I've also been told that I may be at risk of not having my…
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact received third-degree burns to the buttocks from the driverâs side seat warmer. The contact was in a wheelchair due to the burns, and medical attention was required. A dealer was contacted and…
On [XXX] I purchased a brand-new 2024 Nissan Altima SR from Vaden Nissan located at 10421 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419, Phone [redacted]; with approximately 25 miles on the odometer. On the day of purchase, the vehicle emitted a noticeable mold odor inside the cabin. The vehicle was returned…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Altimas have seats problems?
No. NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about seats for the Nissan Altima. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Altima seats?
No recall currently lists seats for this vehicle.
What do owners say about seats problems on the Nissan Altima?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger seat”, in 51 of 187 complaints, followed by “air bag off” (11).
Other Nissan Altima problems
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- Air Bags problems (1,894)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,890)
- Electrical System problems (1,749)
- Structure problems (1,742)
- Engine problems (1,449)
- Steering problems (1,338)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,221)
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