The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she heard a knocking sound coming from the vehicle and the air bag warning light was blinking. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and the spiral cable and horn were replaced. The mechanic also stated that the fuel tank and fuel sensor needed to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 144,000.
2008 Nissan Armada: airbag warning light
5 of the 161 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Armada describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The airbag light is staying on. No codes read this problem. If the vehicle is running the airbag dash light remains on. The check engine light is not on.
Takata recall I am thinking my truck may be part of the reecall. For no reaon at all my airbag light came on. We have not had any accidents to trigger this. This is on all the time.
Multiple occurrences - while driving, the brakes begin to grind, stutter, and stop working. I had to downshift in order to slow the vehicle, and pull over. The brake light will illuminate as this occurs. After stopping the vehicle, it must be completely turned off for a few moments, and then it will go back to "normal." this has also occurred while exiting the freeway - not safe! Airbag light is constantly on. Many of the electrical parts are not working. We thought nissan would be the best vehicle to buy. But have had nothing but major problems. Please send recall for brakes and airbags
9/22/09 - airbag light staying on - dealer found code b1034 "crash zone unit fail", found short circuit inside crash zone sensor, replaced crash zone sensor, cleared code. 9/29/09 - airbag light on again - dealer found code b1034 again - crash zone sensor failed. Found short circuit in air bag diagnostic unit - removed center console and replaced air bag diagnosis control unit, cleared codes. 10/23/09 - airbag light on again - dealer once again found code b1034 - called nissan tech support, spoke with someone named mike. Was advised to replace both the engine harness and the main harness, removed steering wheel and steering shaft, removed center console, removed glove box, removed dash, and removed crossbar, installed new main harness, installed new engine harness, performed front end alignment because steering wheel and column were removed. Found open circuit in wire of the main harness, cleared code. Not sure if related but at the same time the sunroof switches starting working backwards and not opening automatically so reinitialized sunroof. 1/23/10 - airbag light on again - replaced bulb sept 2014 - airbag light on again - dealer found code b1034 again!!! Short in crash zone sensor - replaced sensor - cost $487.72 at what point does nissan accept responsibility for the defect??? In addition to above, have had issues with the battery not lasting more than 2.5 years. I just replaced it for the 3rd or 4th time in 2012 and am told that it is drained and I need another one?? Related? I think so. Brakes - I've seen numerous complaints about people pressing down the brakes and having them not work and they make a grinding sound and vibrate. I've experienced this twice but the dealer says they can't find anything wrong??
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
- Risk
- A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Recall number 23V067000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling model year 2008 nissan armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from february 7, 2007 through february 14, 2007. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "protection in interior impact." an out-of-specification a-pillar finisher might impede the correct inflation of the side curtain air bag near the upper portion of the b-pillar.
- Risk
- Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash requiring deployment of that air bag.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 10V349000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Nissan Armada airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2008 Nissan Armada?
5 of 161 owner complaints about the 2008 Nissan Armada (3%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Nissan Armada?
There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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