Tl*the contact owns a 1995 nissan maxima. During the summer months, the contact noticed smoke coming out of the steering wheel cover where the air bag was located. He will take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. The failure mileage was 144,000 and current mileage was 167,000. Updated 01/09/09. *lj updated 01/09/09.
1995 Nissan Maxima airbags problems
25 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal13
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Nissan Maxima airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Nissan Maxima airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1995 Nissan Maxima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While traveling at 50 MPH in the rain consumer saw a tree that fell on the road. Consumer could not avoid hitting the tree. Impact flattened the hood, and the window shield came into the vehicle. Also, sun roof was smashed. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer struck her head on the steering wheel. Vehicle was totaled.
Woman stopped short. My brakes were applied but my car hit the rear of woman's car. Airbag did not open resulting in extensive damage to my car and injury to driver.
Consumer states, tha t air bag light appears on the dash board due to a faulty module sensor. Dealer changed module.
The air bag light came on and remained on, after the vehicle was started. The mechanic ran a diagnostic and found the air bag had a faulty unit and it needed to be replaced. Nissan of the ne region was contacted, and they stated an air bag was not needed.
Airbag light was blinking, took vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated that airbag sensor needed replacing. Vehicle was not included in manufacturer's recall due to VIN. Please provide any further information.
Air bag light came on at about 80,000 miles dealer said air bag module was defective and needed to be replaced---no accident--no electrical problems
Airbag light is on, took to dealer, and they said module was no good, consumer felt this was unsafe because airbags might not be working properly.
Air bag light flashing. Was told by dealership that airbag could deploy without warning. Diagnostic test indicated airbag control unit was faulty and would need replacing.
After battery replacement, airbag light flashes constantly, dealer say control unit failed.
Questions about the 1995 Nissan Maxima airbags
Does the 1995 Nissan Maxima have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the airbags of the 1995 Nissan Maxima, 16% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1995 Nissan Maxima airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Nissan Maxima airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Maxima have bad airbags?
The Nissan Maxima model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (43 complaints), 2003 (35 complaints) and 2001 (29 complaints).
Other 1995 Nissan Maxima problems
Engine 23Seats 20Electrical 19Body 15Transmission 12Suspension 9Visibility 9Steering 8Brakes 7Fuel system 7Tires 6Acceleration 4Lights 4Seat belts 3Locks 1Wheels 1
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