The air bag light on dash just started flashing intermittently then I just see that there is a recall. However my car is 1996. I am a nervous wreck trying to drive.
1996 Nissan Maxima airbags problems
16 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal9
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
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150k-175k
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200k+
Nissan Maxima airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Nissan Maxima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the air bag indicator constantly flashed on the instrument panel. She took the vehicle to the dealer and paid $125 for an estimate. The dealer stated that the failure was incapable of being repaired. In the summer of 2007, the manufacturer stated that they would not assist in repairing the failure. The current mileage was approximately 84,000 and failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 11/28/08 *bf the vehicle was loosing power steering fluid. The dealer stated the pump had a leak. Updated 12/02/08.
Tl*the contact owns 1996 nissan maxima. She stated that the air bag light flashed at all times. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new air bag system. The contact also stated that there was a leak on the power steering pump. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage wa 75,900. Updated 02/01/08 *lj. The consumer also stated the radio did not work
While driving at 25 MPH, the consumer crashed the vehicle and both air bags deployed. Affects from the air bag deployment caused 60% loss of hearing. Dealer notified.*ak *ts
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer was rearended by a SUV traveling at approximately 50 to 60 MPH, and forced into a vehicle ahead of it. Airbags failed to deploy. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
During vehicle front end collision there was no deployment of the air bags which resulted in injury to the consumer (attorney for consumer).
Consumer was sitting at a light & was hit from behind. Rear bumper was pushed in the back seat. Airbags didn't deploy & the seatbelt didn't lock. Consumer sustained facial & dental injuries. Manufacturer had an inspector to look at vehicle & found seatbelt & airbag in good working order.
No deployment of air bags during frontal collision resulting in injuries to drivers neck and shoulder. Nlm
While driving over a bump the airbags deployed. The driver sustained minor injuries. The manufacturer has been notified.
Questions about the 1996 Nissan Maxima airbags
Does the 1996 Nissan Maxima have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Nissan Maxima, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Nissan Maxima airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 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 1996 Nissan Maxima problems
Engine 19Transmission 12Electrical 8Suspension 8Steering 7Tires 7Brakes 6Acceleration 5Body 5Visibility 4Fuel system 3Seats 3Lights 1Locks 1Seat belts 1
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