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2008 Nissan Altima Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 142 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 14% of all 1,028 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 19 crashes and 18 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 71,700 miles.

Airbags complaints
142
14% of 1,028
Crashes reported
19
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
18
Median mileage
71,700 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Nissan Altima airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 5, 2007, latest Oct 30, 2025.

2008 Nissan Altima airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter62007 Q42010 Q12012 Q42015 Q22017 Q22019 Q22021 Q42025 Q4
142 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q4 to 2025 Q4; peak 2014 Q2 (6).

Airbags recalls for the 2008 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200547 (4%)
  2. 200643 (5%)
  3. 200763 (13%)
  4. 2008142 (14%)
  5. 200991 (6%)
  6. 201061 (16%)
  7. 201121 (9%)
  8. 201257 (13%)
  9. 2013514 (22%)
  10. 2014208 (19%)
  11. 2015177 (19%)
  12. 201670 (13%)
  13. 201773 (19%)
  14. 201836 (16%)
  15. 201911 (5%)
  16. 20208 (5%)
  17. 20212 (3%)
  18. 20223 (10%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Altima have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 142 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 19 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,700 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2013 Nissan Altima has the most airbag complaints (514), compared with 142 for the 2008.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Nissan Altima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Altima is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.