Saw that there was an airbag item recall (the federal safety agency I.D.: 08V69000) for my vehicle. Airbag warning light is on. However, dealer says, "No open campaigns" and vehicle is out of the warranty period.
2008 Nissan Frontier: airbag warning light
10 of the 136 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Frontier describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 82,000
- recalls
- 2
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated, and the horn was inoperable. The dealer was not made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,667. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,481. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Air bag light comes on when ignition no and begins to flash after a few seconds, and continues to flash while driving
Passenger side airbag light on, vehicle 2008 nissan frontier with 82000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate. In addition, the vehicle started smoking. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the radiator and the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 167,514.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan frontier. While starting the vehicle, the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that both the seat belt and the air bag seat cushion sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
One day, all of the sudden, the flashing red airbag indicator light started flashing on the dash. I noticed there is major safety recall on my vehicle model and year for this exact problem, I've called the dealer where I bought this truck new, bill rapp nissan, syracuse, ny and another local dealer , burdick nissan, north syracuse, ny and they both indicated that my vehicle is not on their vehicle recall list. My understanding of this recall is that their is very serious safety concerns that, if in an accident, potentially my airbags would not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH during inclement weather, he noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the front passenger side air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 59,708. The current mileage was approximately 59,750. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan frontier. While driving 50 MPH, the air bags deployed without a crash. The air bag indicator illuminated immediately after all the air bags (front, rear, and the ones near the sunroof) deployed. The manufacturer stated that an air bag technician would call him. The contact feels that the dealer was giving him the run around. The vehicle never lost power when the failure occurred and the vehicle was still at his residence. The contact sustained minor neck and back pains, in addition to facial burns from the air bags. The failure and current mileages were 22,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2005-2013 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN...
- Air bag warning light flashing indicating system diagnostic mode if you confirm
- Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE January 5, 2018 The announcement from...
- Voluntary service campaign 2004-2011 titan, and 2005-2011 frontier and xterra; air bag diagnosis sensor unit
- Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign Temporary suspension of this campaign on all...
- Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign Campaign Summary Nissan is committed to customer...
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR...
- Nissan: SRS precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation...
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: frontal
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (czs) housing. If this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.
- Risk
- This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. The recall began on january 26, 2009. Owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 08V690000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Nissan Frontier airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2008 Nissan Frontier?
10 of 136 owner complaints about the 2008 Nissan Frontier (7%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Nissan Frontier?
There are 2 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Nissan Frontier
Transmission failure 13Check engine light 11Fuel gauge 9Whining noise 6Slipping 5
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