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2003 Nissan Maxima: airbags did not deploy in a crash

7 of the 206 complaints about the 2003 Nissan Maxima describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
7
of this car's complaints
3%
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

  • 2022
    1
  • 2020
    1
  • 2018
    1
  • 2017
    4
  • 2016
    3
  • 2015
    1
  • 2014
    5
  • 2012
    3
  • 2011
    2
  • 2010
    5
  • 2009
    3
  • 2008
    1
  • 2007
    2
  • 2006
    4
  • 2005
    3
  • 2004
    10
  • 2003
    7
  • 2002
    10
  • 2001
    3
  • 2000
    15
  • 1999
    4
  • 1998
    6
  • 1997
    3
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    3
  • 1994
    1
  • 1993
    2
  • 1992
    4
  • 1991
    1
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle accelerated independently causing the contact to crash into three parked vehicles. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. Also, the contact stated that the after preceding from a stop, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the crank cam position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jul 21, 2011 · Airbags · 145,000 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns 2003 nissan maxima. The contact was in a head on crash where the contact struck the windshiled, becuase the driver's side air bag did not deploy. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag did deploy. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but the contact did not know if the vehicle would be repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage and current mileages were 145,000. Updated 2/21/12

Filed Sep 3, 2009 · Airbags · 49,000 miles · MD · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH a vehicle crashed into her drivers side which caused the vehicle to spin and crash into another vehicle on the passengers side. The side air bags did not deploy. And two occupants were injured. The cause of the non-deployment is currently unknown. She notified the manufacturer of the failure.

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 55 MPH consumer lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement wall. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained major injuries, and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Jun 30, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · CT · crash · 1 injury

While pulling inside of the parking lot vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer applied the brakes, and pedal went to the floor. Consumer placed both feet on the brake pedal and vehicle continued to accelerate. Then, consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided into a building. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. But passenger's side air bag did deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and went to the hospital on his own. Vehicle was towed to a body shop.

Filed May 13, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · MA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 55 MPH consumer applied the brakes and vehicle failed to stop. This caused the driver to crash into a guard rail. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Feb 4, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 10,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 65 MPH driver applied the brakes to slow down t and lost control, causing the vehicle to hit a guard rail, and roll over twice. Vehicle landed upside down. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. However, prior to the accident, when applying the brakes vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported January 9, 2020 · 307,962 vehicles affected
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 bagsReported May 15, 2015 · 1,090,569 vehicles affected
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 2003 Nissan Maxima no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Nissan Maxima?

7 of 206 owner complaints about the 2003 Nissan Maxima (3%) 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 2003 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 2003 Nissan Maxima

Stalling 38Check engine light 34Headlights 25Won't start 10Loss of power 6Airbag light 5

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