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1997 Nissan Pathfinder: airbags did not deploy in a crash

5 of the 217 complaints about the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

  • 2026
    1
  • 2025
    2
  • 2022
    1
  • 2019
    1
  • 2018
    1
  • 2017
    3
  • 2015
    3
  • 2014
    5
  • 2013
    4
  • 2012
    2
  • 2011
    1
  • 2010
    2
  • 2008
    3
  • 2007
    2
  • 2006
    3
  • 2005
    3
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    4
  • 2001
    4
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    5
  • 1998
    4
  • 1997
    5
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    1

What owners say

Filed Jun 29, 2004 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

Traveling 20-30mph, rear-ended the car in front of me. Damage to the interior of the car - side panel where the seat belt disappears into broke apart from the side frame causing me to come within 5 to 6" of the steering wheel and a bruise on the back of my left arm. I normally sit anywhere from 12 to 14 inches from the steering wheel. Damage to the exterior of the car - crushed radiator and bumper and grill assembly demolished; car was totaled. Air bags did not deploy upon impact.

Filed Mar 22, 2001 · Airbags · VA · crash

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision on driver'sside at approximately 25-30 MPH. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.

Filed Aug 6, 1999 · Airbags · GA · crash

While driving at 50 MPH hit another vehicle in front, and air bag didn't deploy.

Filed Jan 30, 1998 · Airbags · KY · crash · 1 injury

Air bag failed to deploy after striking a deer.

Filed Mar 3, 1997 · Airbags · TN · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, impact 12:00, position speed 50mph, passenger's side airbag did not deploy.

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder?

5 of 217 owner complaints about the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder?

There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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