Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan frontier. While the contact was at a stop sign and attempting to turn out of a parking lot, another vehicle slammed into the front of his vehicle at approximately 40 MPH. Neither of the frontal air bags deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed and was able to be driven home. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact called two dealers (weakley county motors, 841 n lindell st, martin, tn 38237, 731‑587‑3141) and (premier nissan, 300 highway 77, paris, tn 38242, 731‑642‑0601) and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The front end body damage was repaired at an independent body shop. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
1999 Nissan Frontier airbags problems
17 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal10
- Frontal: sensor/control module2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Frontier airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 Nissan Frontier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1999 nissan frontier pickup following defects are as follows,front airbags continuously flashes,fuel gauge does not indicate amount of fuel after filling.,suspension problem.
Air bag light stays on. Was repaired once but problem has returned.
While driving, the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently. The dealership was aware of the problem. *jb
Vehicle veered off the inter state highway, across the medium, and crashed into the mountain at 60 MPH. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. As a result, driver sustained neck and back injuries.
Both lights and attachments by license plate fell out. Both bulbs and attachments were lost while driving 1 or two weeks apart. Airbag light flashing in past month. Have had mechanic check out and states fuse and everything is okay but the airbag light flashes continuously while vehicle is on. Firestone tires blew out at sidewall x2 tires at 30,000 miles. This was the original tires with vehicle bought brand new. Nissan or firestone stated could not reimburse for loss.
Airbag warning flashes continuously.
Was driving approximately 55 MPH on wet pavement, the vehicle hydroplaned after hitting water in the street. The vehicle spun around, jumped a curb and hit some trees. The front end and the rear end were severely damaged yet the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries from the impact.
Vehicle was struck in the rear by a semi truck, causing a vehicle rollover and the airbag's experienced no deployment, both of the consumers in the vehicle were injured.
No deployment of air bags when the vehicle was rear ended by a semi which caused the vehicle to flip over 3 or 4 times, driver sustained sore muscles and soft tissue damage to his back but no broked bones. Nlm
Questions about the 1999 Nissan Frontier airbags
Does the 1999 Nissan Frontier have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Nissan Frontier, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Nissan Frontier airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Nissan Frontier airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Frontier have bad airbags?
The Nissan Frontier model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (38 complaints), 2006 (26 complaints) and 2012 (23 complaints).
Other 1999 Nissan Frontier problems
Tires 19Fuel system 13Transmission 12Engine 10Brakes 6Suspension 4Body 3Electrical 3Lights 3Acceleration 2Seat belts 2Visibility 2Seats 1
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