2009 Nissan Maxima: airbag warning light

Filed Jun 19, 2023 · Airbags · TN

The airbag light is on and blinking. I did call the local Nissan dealer and they told me there was not a recall for this problem on the 2009 Nissan maxima. This seems very unfair because several recalls have been made on the airbags. Also I was told over 5 years ago that the struts on my car were defective when I had my brakes repaired. I did call the Nissan company and they told me my year was not included in the recall. My car was driving so badly I was having problems controlling it and I had to go ahead and get the front struts replaced and shocks replaced on the back and they had to put a stabilizer bar (sway Bar Link) on it also. I recently had this done. This airbag light had come on 4 years ago but I was thinking it was my seat belt light. When I would remove my purse to the floor it would go off. My brother took my manual out and told me it was the airbag and not the seat belt light. It blinks all the time now. I firmly believe the Nissan company know this 2009 Maxima has defects but they refuse to acknowledge it. Appears they could care less about our safety.

Filed Jan 4, 2022 · Airbags · PA

The airbag warning light on the dash started blinking. The local dealer investigated and advised that the front passenger airbag occupancy sensor was defective. Repair would require complete replacement of the front passenger seat cushion at an estimated cost of about $2,000. The mechanic told me he has seen the exact same issue numerous times for the Maxima of multiple model years. This appears to be a persistent problem with these sensors as reflected in multiple Nissan user forum entries. This is a safety issue that has been detected on multiple Maxima model years over the past several years. It needs to be fully investigated and a safety recall needs issued to hold the manufacturer accountable. The customers should not have to bear the expensive repair.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · MD

Occupancy sensor for airbag light comes on constantly having error waste no airbag comes on

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Airbags · 87,925 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated and flashed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 87,925.

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · SC

I own a 2009 nissan maxima. In the year 2016 the airbag light for the passenger seat began to continuously blink and the indicator light said 'airbag off' whether the seat was occupied or not. Thinking the light needed to be reset as my airbags have never deployed I tried this routes. It ultimately proved not to be the problem and the light continues to blink. The car was diagnosed by nissan as am ocs sensor fail b1018 and the cost for the repair would be $2100. The weight sensor in the passenger seat failed. Without the repair the airbag system will not function for the entire car. Upon speaking to nissan consumer affairs I learned the the part has been discontinued but offered no explanation as to why. Even with the failed part being a major safety concern nissan refuses to offer any kind of assistance to fix the issue. This part is not exposed to elements as it is in the actual seat cushion. The product just failed and nissan needs to be held accountable for faulty manufactured parts. This is a safety concern that could cause someone their life.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Airbags · 111,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger air bag sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2019 · Airbags · 194,000 miles · AL

The airbag light comes on when someone gets into the car on passenger side , then stays on sometimes. As long as the person is in the seat it stays on. When they get out it goes off. I wasn't in any accident. It was like it when I got it

Filed Feb 15, 2019 · Airbags · 174,878 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the passenger seat indicator illuminated on and off. Shortly after, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hudson nissan of north charleston (7331 rivers ave, north charleston, sc 29406) where it was diagnosed that the occupant classification system (ocs) needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 174,878.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Airbags · 116,000 miles · TX

Driver airbag indicator light on dash flashing continuously, and front passenger airbag light on front console remaining on whether seat occupied or not. Indicates possible non-functioning of airbag. Condition is present whether vehicle stationary or moving. Investigated by dealer ( courtesy nissan of richardson, texas) and told that first stage repair ( replacement of front passenger seat cushion) costs ~ $ 2100 with no guarantee of solution, followed by further attempt to solve at additional cost. I believe this is a safety issue to be solved by nissan. Also reported to nissan north america but no response.

Filed Apr 12, 2017 · Airbags · 83,000 miles · FL

The passenger side airbag warning light came on and has stayed on, and the dealer will not repair for less than $2084., nissan north america has refused assistance for the repair.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Airbags · CA

Driver airbag light continues to blink on the dashboard. Dealer states that it is the drivers airbag (diagnosis cost 119 ) which needs to be replaced at a cost of 1100 dollars. They replaced the airbag in 2010.. But now it comes on the car has 87000 miles on it and I have had it since 2009

Filed May 23, 2016 · Airbags, Suspension · GA

Recall 2009 nissan maxima when driving this vehicle the front end of the car is not stable feel like the car is wobbling and the tire is going to come off. And I always hear this loud cracking/popping sound when backing up and when I put the car in drive and go forward, while driving I sometimes can her this cracking/squeaking sound and also the tire indicator constantly stays on. I have take it to the shop to be checked, and they have check the air pressure in each tire on my car and also the spare tire in the trunk of my car several times. And the tire indicator will not go off. God forbid if when I go over a speed bump the entire car makes this loud squeaking sound. When my vehicle engine is on passage airbag indicator keep blanking and will not go off, stays on constantly. Something is wrong with this. I do not feel safe with passage in my car because of this problem. By the grace of god I have not had an accident." god blessed"