1998 Nissan Maxima: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jan 17, 2013 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan maxima. The contact was traveling 45 MPH and traveled over a patch of ice. The vehicle then spun around and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact attempted to apply the brakes but the vehicle did not respond. The contact crashed head first into an unknown object and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a fractured knee and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed. The police were present on scene and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and was not inspected for the air bag failure. In addition, the contact stated that the brakes were serviced two months prior to the crash. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2010 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · IL · crash · 3 injuries

Was driving a (bought new) 1998 nissan maxima with optional side air bags on leather seats in apr 2003. The side air bags did not deploy after a side impact from left to right on front bumper and left front wheel. The car was totaled by accident. I suffer from neck injury from hitting the driver door pillar (by seat belt adjuster). Had cervical fusion of c4 & c5 in the neck. Now suffer a lifetime of pain and numbness.

Filed Jan 6, 2009 · Airbags · 40,278 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the air bag sensor warning indicator continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. The air bag module assembly was replaced under warranty. On a separate occasion, the air bag warning indicator flashed on the instrument panel. The dealer performed a diagnostic and recommended replacing the passenger side air bag module again at an estimated cost of $709. In the event of a crash, the air bags would not deploy. The failure mileage was 40,278 and current mileage was 82,000. Updated 2/17/09 *cn updated 02/19/09.

Filed Dec 15, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · AZ · crash

After putting the car in reverse the transmission fluid drained from the back end and the the car accelerated forward I hit a building. There is over $8000.00 damages to the car and the dealer refuses to total the vehicle and replace the vehicle for me. This vehicle is a leased vehicle and because the car accelerated on its own and am afraid to drive it again. Also the airbag did not deploy and the car was going 35 miles per hour with it hit the building. I am trying to just get the dealer to take the car back and replace it with another but they are not cooperating. I have contacted an attorney and he says I have every right to require the dealer to take the car back. The dealer is not admitting there is a defect in this car. I have pictures of the transmission fluid puddle and the damages to the car and building. The insurance company is also failing to respond to my request to total the vehicle and replace the car. I don't know what to do from here?

Filed Apr 26, 2000 · Airbags · TX · crash

Consumer was involved in a 50 MPH frontal collision in which driver's and passenger'sair bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Apr 14, 2000 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Struck another car at 35 MPH with front bumper and air bags did not deploy / major front end damage / car was in dealer for repair of air bag 6 weeks ago for the third time.