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2000 Nissan Frontier airbags problems
12 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal5
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 2000 Nissan Frontier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the moment the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem. Update 11/21/2006 - the consumer was told that when the light is illuminated that means that the air bag will not deploy in the event of an accident.
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier crew cab. The contact's wife was involved in an accident. Driver's side front seat belt did not lock holding the passenger in the seatbelt restraint. The seatbel was locked in the fully extended position. The driver's side airbag deployed so hard tha contac't wife sustained an eye injur and , almost becake completely blind. There was a 90% chance that she will lose her left eye, and about 15% that she may lose her right eye. The contact statesd there were visible blood spots on the air bag where the driver' s eyes were injured. The vehicle will be picked up by the insurance company. The contact stated there was a minor accident about 3 months ago, but it wasn't serious enough to cause the air bags to deploy. The contact has not contacted the manufacturer.
While driving 50 MPH vehicle slid on a pile of gravel. Consumer lost control of vehicle, slipped off a guard rail, flipped over twice, and collided into an opposing guard rail. Consumer was wearing seat belts, but the air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor scrapes and bruises to arms, hands, and face. Manufacturer and the dealer were informed of the problem.
When coming to a stop light and applying brakes, they failed to stop the truck. The truck had continuous motion into the intersection and hit another vehicle on the drivers rear tire area. The pedal was half way down to the floor upon impact and the air bags failed to deploy. Please describe details.
While braking for a red light ABS failed allowing vehicle to go through intersection and causing accident. Airbags did not deploy in front end collision. Mr
Consumer states vehicle's anti-lock brake system failed when vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Prior to accident consumer complained that the anti-lock brake light was on. Dealership inspected vehicle and found nothing wrong. Dealership will not supply consumer with a copy of their report. Photos attached.
While driving 55-60 MPH vehicle flipped, and air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle is pulling to right when driving at any speed. Dealer cannot remedy problem. Consumer contacted a firestone dealer to have wheel alignment done, thinking tires were at fault. Mechanic stated front right caster cannot be adjusted.*ak consumer stated seat rattled. Window molding was replaced. Passenger side air bag warped, dealer replaced air bag module.
The passenger side air bag was lifted out of its compartment, a new cover was installed but this did not alleviate the problem. Nlm
Questions about the 2000 Nissan Frontier airbags
Does the 2000 Nissan Frontier have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the airbags of the 2000 Nissan Frontier, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Nissan Frontier airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2000 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 2000 Nissan Frontier problems
Tires 30Fuel system 28Transmission 26Suspension 22Brakes 19Electrical 14Acceleration 11Engine 11Visibility 11Body 7Lights 7Seat belts 4Seats 2Steering 2Locks 1Wheels 1
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