The Center for Auto Safety
NHTSAs investigation (EA01-015) of the 1994 through the early 1995 Nissan Altima contains documented crash reports and medical records showing at least 75 cases of face and eye injuries from deploying passenger airbags. At least 33 of these are eye injuries. More injuries have occurred since then. The latest known case occurred in Washington DC on April 28, 2002 in which a 1994 Altima passenger was permanently blinded in both eyes. NHTSA required 11 other manufacturers to provide crash reports on 15 similar models.
Consumer complaints about Nissan Altima Stalling
Vehicle in question is a 2003 Nissan Altima that was purchased in Sept. 02 at Pinnacle Nissan of Scottsdale, Az. On July 11, 2003 the car after being driven a short period of time and then parked would not restart. It would turn over and the only way you could keep the engine running was to keep the RPM's up at a very high level.
Motor Vehicle Recalls
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 2002 Nissan Altima model vehicles manufactured prior to March 16, 2002.