1997 NISSAN ALTIMA Seats Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Seats Issues in the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
1 seats complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR BY A CAR TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH. UPON IMPACT THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED AND CAME OFF TRACK. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY OF THE DAMAGE, I CONTACTED NISSAN TO FIND OUT WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE TO PREVENT TTHIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN BECAUSE IF MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE BACK SEAT, ANY CHILD BEHIND ME WOULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED TO DEATH. NISSAN SAID THAT THE SEAT WAS SUPPOSED TO COLLAPSE AS A SAFTEY MECAHANISM. I AM STILL UNDERGOING THERAPY FOR INJURY TO MY LOW BACK, WHICH HURT UPON IMPACT, AND MY NECK AND SHOULDERS. I WANT THIS SEAT FIXED. I WOULD RATHER HAVE WHIPLASH, WHICH I SUSTAINED ANYWAY, THAN CRUSH ONE OF MY CHILDREN TO DEATH.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/60R15 )
Other 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA Problem Areas
Air Bags
18 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
16 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstorage
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelsmulti Piece
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint