Airbags didn't deploy after front end collision. (june 2017) pictures after accident available.
2002 Nissan Maxima: airbags did not deploy in a crash
10 of the 205 complaints about the 2002 Nissan Maxima describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 138,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Takata recall our 17 yr old daughter was in a accident on the interstate, her car rolled multiple times....the air bag never deployed-her neck (c7) was fractured. If the air bag would have deployed maybe her neck wouldn't have fractured...updated 10/19/17 *bf updated 7/24/18*jb
Air bag recall was fixed as soon as we were notified (a few months ago). My son had a bad accident today and neither he nor the first responders can understand why the air bags did not deploy. Were they fixed correctly? Were they just turned off? How can we go about getting answers before the car is taken off to the junk yard? It was my car that I gave to him so I writing this as he is no shape right now.
While parking car it spontaneously accelerated across the parking lot, the bordering street and into another parking lot before stopping. The cars left side, right side, front bumper, tires and suspension were damaged. Though no other cars were hit, commercial garbage cans, stop sign, telephone pole and a series 4 curbs inflicted damage. The air bags did not deploy despite having them checked by the dealer as required by a recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the passenger suffered injuries to the neck and back. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact also mentioned that a recall notice was received after the failure for the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number 13v136000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 141,000.
I have a 2002 nissan maxima se that I purchased new from a nissan dealership. The vehicle is very well taken care of and has always been serviced by nissan. Last week I was involved in an accident involving both the front and rear end. I was stopped behind a ford minivan in traffic on us 78 in bremen, georgia. While stopped I was struck in the rear by a ford taurus traveling approximately 40 miles per hour. That estimate is based on statements by the driver who also said he never saw me and did not apply the brakes. There were no skids present which substantiated his claim. The front of his vehicle collapsed the trunk of my vehicle and sent me into the minivan in front of me. My vehicle had substantial damage to the front and rear(I have pictures) and it was totaled. The airbag on the passenger side deployed protecting the passenger, however, the driver side airbag did not deploy. Also, the seatbelt did not catch and my face struck the steering wheel causing immediate bruising and swelling. I was taken to the er for x-rays which were negative thankfully, however, I've had severe headaches for the last week and I was told by my doctor that I will have to undergo a ct scan tomorrow. My complaint is regarding the failure of both the airbag and the seatbelt leading to my injuries. This complaint does not involve a lawsuit of any kind and I have no plans for any such action, however, there are many of these cars on the road and someone could be severely injured or killed should their safety systems fail. The vehicle is currently at the tow yard should you need to see it.
Airbag failed to deploy.
Vehicle was moving about 25 to 30 MPH when it was hit in the front and the air bags failed to deploy. Provide further details.
Consumer states that was hit on the driver's side door by a vehicle travelling approximately 25-35mph. The side impact air bag did not deploy. Ts
At a 75mph vehicle crashed, and airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Dealer not contacted.
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 2002 Nissan Maxima no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Nissan Maxima?
10 of 205 owner complaints about the 2002 Nissan Maxima (5%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Nissan Maxima?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Nissan Maxima
Headlights 20Stalling 19Check engine light 16ABS 13Loss of power 10Won't start 8Ball joint 7Knocking 6Brake failure 5
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