Crash Test 2002 - 2006 Nissan Altima (Side Impact) IIHS

Nissan Altima
2002-06 models
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITHOUT OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Poor
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Poor Acceptable Poor Poor Poor
Rear passenger Acceptable Good Good Marginal

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Nissan Altima was redesigned for the 2002 model year. Beginning with 2005 models, door changes were made to improve occupant protection in side-impact crashes. (Nissan reported that these door changes would not significantly affect side-impact performance in models without side airbags; therefore, the overall side impact rating for 2002-05 models without side airbags is the same.)

When side airbags are optional, as in this vehicle, the Institute conducts the test without this option. If a manufacturer offering optional side airbags requests the Institute to conduct an additional test of a vehicle with this option and agrees to reimburse the cost of the vehicle, a second test is conducted. Nissan did not request such a test.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that serious skull fracture and/or brain injuries and neck injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity. A fracture of the pelvis also would be likely. Rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries plus a left femur fracture would be possible.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that serious neck injuries would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was hit by the intruding barrier, producing high head injury measures.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head hit the window sill of the rear passenger door, producing moderately high neck injury measures. Hitting the window areas should be prevented.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2002
• 2006
• Nissan
• Altima
• Side
• Impact
• IIHS

[FishBoneSkeleton]

shit i hope no one hits me from the side or im done

[smartkid1985]

screaming metal death trap(without side airbags)

[Beancent7290]

my se-r altima has side airbags I want to know how the dummy will do with them... :(

[lrossi888]

@ElectroHouseR818 Yes, yes they will. There's a MASSIVE difference in survive-ability with side curtain airbags and not having them.

[the4maniacs]

ahhh shit lol

[LST235]

So if the side airbags are optional in for these altima's, I wonder if it's possible to have them installed aftermarket... I would feel much safer driving in my beloved altima knowing that I have that protection...

[disneyprincess889]

I got hit like this on Saturday i got a lot of stiches...don't buy this car.ONLY buy an Audi or Volvo...! AND MAKE SURE you have FULL insurance NOT! liability!!

[ElectroHouseR818]

06 2.5 SE, no side airbags....the side airbags arent gonna change the chance of getting injured.

[zackz12]

3.5 sl, with side airbags, fuck bitches get money..lol

[alexander1485]

i have a 03 3.5se, id be done, i doubt i have side airbags

[vipeme1]

hopefully your timing chain and transmission will fall out first! thats what happened to my 05 3.5se

[Kia0Rio]

the nissan maximas are even safer and side airbags are standard.