1996 Nissan 200SX airbags problems

12 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 32%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frontal
9

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan 200SX airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Nissan 200SX airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Nissan 200SX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 22, 2004 · Airbags · 72,000 miles · WA

Air bag light flashes constantly. Dlr says SRS computer has failed and will cost $600.00 to repair. Dlr should pay for this item as it is safety and has been reported several times by different owners. On some the airbag has deployed for no reason.

Filed Sep 18, 2002 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Rearend collision with 2000 dodge p/u. Injuries include concussion, facial and chest bruises, three broken bones on right foot. Air bags did not deploy.

Filed Jan 27, 2002 · Airbags · IN

Air bag light flashes. Dealer says air bag will not deploy and computer module is bad with a replacement cost to us (the owner) of $600. There is no explanation why this would go bad. Dealer says they sometimes go bad. This is a safety issue and we believe that it should be repaired at no cost to the consumer.

Filed Jan 31, 2000 · Airbags · AZ

While driving at about 45mph, both driver's side and passenger's side airbags deployed without reason or warning. Driver suffered injuries. Dlr has not seen.

Filed Sep 24, 1999 · Airbags · TX

Srs control unit failed without any reason. Car was not in motion, and had not been involved in any accident of any kind at any time. After vehicle was started, the red airbag warning light remained illuminated. Dealer replace the SRS control unit for $595 (installed.) how reliable are these units? Can it be depended upon in the event of an accident?o

Filed Jul 9, 1999 · Airbags · KS

While driving 30mph suddenly air bags deployed for no reason. Prior to deployment, air bag light was flickering on/off.

Filed Nov 3, 1998 · Airbags · MD

While making a turn at approximately 5-10 mp the rear wheel rolled over the curve which caused both air bags to deploy. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that was normal condition.

Filed Sep 17, 1998 · Airbags · LA

While driving about 5-10mph, the back tire hit the curb, resulting in the deployment of the airbags . The driver sustained minor injuries. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Filed Oct 9, 1997 · Airbags · NY · crash

While at a stop vehicle was hit in the rear by a dodge van. This caused vehicle to crash into the rear of vehicle in front, which was also stopped. There was no deployment of air bags. The vehicle was totalled. *ak consumer also struck a deer resulting in $3900 in damage yet neither frontal air bag deployed.

Filed Dec 30, 1996 · Airbags · IL

Driving about 25mph when suddenly air bags on driver's and passenger's sides deployed for unknown reason.

Questions about the 1996 Nissan 200SX airbags

Does the 1996 Nissan 200SX have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Nissan 200SX, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1996 Nissan 200SX airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Nissan 200SX airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan 200SX have bad airbags?

The Nissan 200SX model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (26 complaints) and 1996 (12 complaints).