Takada recall my airbag light has been blinking continuously for the past 6 months and it won't stop blinking I would like to know what the problem is
2001 Nissan Maxima: airbag warning light
14 of the 172 complaints about the 2001 Nissan Maxima describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 120,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Blinking airbag light. Blinks all the time. Been doing this for 5 months.
Airbag warning light is contuiously blinking
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor indicator illuminated and flashed off and on. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 120,000.*bf the consumer requested information on the complaint. *js consumer stated the airbag light has come on and flashes. Cannot get a sticker for the car until it gets fixed. Updated 8/6/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
The airbag on the driver's side was recalled and the dealer repaired it. Now, the airbag light on the passenger side is blinking. I reported this to the dealer who said it would cost me $495.00 to repair, which I cannot afford. What can I do?
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer advised that a diagnostic needed to be performed to be able to determine if the air bag warning light illumination was due to the federal safety agency campaign number 13v136000 (air bags). The recall repair was not performed due to the air bag light illumination. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 205,000.
2001 nissan maxima. Consumer writes in regards to air bag system issues. *smd the consumer stated an appointment was made, to fix the air bag recall, issue. When he returned to pick up the vehicle, the service advisor informed the consumer the air bag inflator had been replaced. He further advised the air bag would not function correctly even with the new replacement part installed. But, for an out-of-pocket fee of $100, he would have his shop mechanic do a complete inspection of the system and determine why the air bag system continued to be dysfunctional and why the air bag dashboard lights continued to flash. The consumer declined the additional work on the air bag system. When the consumer entered the vehicle, he found 3 wires hanging below the glove box, in plain view and the air bag light still flashing. Recall # 13v136000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v136000 (air bags) however, the air bag light illuminated three times after the recall service. The dealer confirmed that the failure was caused by the recall defect. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the recurring failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. He took the vehicle to sea side auto sales inc. And they informed him that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The repairs were made on november 16, 2006, but the failure recurred on july 5, 2008. He called the nissan dealer and sea side auto sales and both stated that the warranty was only valid for one year or 12,000 miles. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 138,000 and failure mileage was 132,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer stated that the light needed to be reset. Approximately two months later, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The current mileage is 69,000 and failure mileage was 61,000.
Problems with electrical components (airbag light)/o2 sensors/alternator/startups.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q4 Nissan is continuing to ask its dealers to urgently help...
- Dealer Engagement for Takata Awareness Nissan is committed to the safety and security of its customers and...
- Nissan: SRS precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation...
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888‑737‑9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888‑810‑3715.
Recall number 20V008000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed the federal safety agency of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Recall number 15V287000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Nissan Maxima airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2001 Nissan Maxima?
14 of 172 owner complaints about the 2001 Nissan Maxima (8%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Nissan Maxima?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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