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2011 Nissan Altima Seat Belts Problems

3 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data

3
Complaints
1
Fires
Mar 2017Jun 2023
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (3)

mediumSEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2023

Water is leaking into your car from the bottom of the front driver's and passenger doors, and your seat belt warning light stays on even when the belt is fastened. These issues appeared around 125,000 miles and haven't been diagnosed or repaired. Fixing this will likely involve inspecting the door seals for damage, checking the seat belt sensor connection, and resealing or replacing damaged weatherstripping.

NHTSA #: 11526682
mediumSEAT BELTS,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FireFiled: Mar 2017

MULTIPLE MECHANICAL ISSUES INCLUDING THE HEAT. THE HOOD WAS ON FIRE AND I WAS STUCK DUE TO MECHANICAL ISSUES. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT AFTER IT GOT TOO BAD.

NHTSA #: 10960171
mediumSEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
Filed: Apr 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE OWNER'S MANUAL DISPLAYED A MESSAGE INFORMING HIM OF A CHIME ALERT THAT WOULD SOUND WHENEVER THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WAS NOT SECURELY FASTENED. WITH THE SEAT BELT UNFASTENED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHIME ALERT DID NOT SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A CHIME SYSTEM, CONTRARY TO WHAT THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700. UPDATED 06/01/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE OWNERS MANUAL STATED A CHIME WOULD SOUND FOR ABOUT 6 SECONDS IF THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT IS NOT FASTENED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A CHIME ALERT. THE CONSUMER STATED IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. UPDATED 07/08/11

NHTSA #: 10397310

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