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1998 Nissan Pathfinder airbags problems

10 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 86,231. 8 crashes reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
86,231
crashes
8
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    6

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Pathfinder airbags problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Nissan Pathfinder owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Airbags · 3,500 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 1998 nissan pathfinder. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned during a rainstorm, flipped over, and crashed into a median on the highway. Upon impact, the contact and her daughter struck the windshield and glass was inserted into the passenger's head. The air bags deployed partially, in a balloon-like fashion, and the powder from the air bag entered the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact was temporarily blinded and suffered neck pain from the impact of the windshield. Medical attention was required for both occupants. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location in altadena, california. A dealer was not contacted about the crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 2, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 176,548 miles · NJ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan pathfinder. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was able to be driven away from the scene. In addition, the power steering malfunctioned on several occasions. The contact stated that the steering wheel became very difficult to steer left or right. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash or the power steering failure. The failure mileage was 176,548.

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Airbags · 114,000 miles · WY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 1998 nissan pathfinder. While driving 30 MPH, the contact blacked out and crashed the vehicle. The contact sustained minor facial injuries due to the air bag deployment. The contact also sustained left eye injuries, which required ongoing medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Airbags · 86,231 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 nissan pathfinder. While the dealer was servicing the vehicle on january 8, 2005, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer stated that the vehicle was safe to drive. While at the dealer on february 22, 2008 for a recall repair, the contact asked to have the vehicle checked. The dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to a prior air bag light malfunction. The repair would cost $958.94. The failure mileage was 86,231 and current mileage was 140,642.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Airbags · 35,200 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

I know this happened a while ago, but I never knew of this web site. Or thought of filing a complaint. Driving at night, hit ice on the road - pathfinder was totaled (I have pictures), lots of damage including personal injury to the person driving. Given extensive front end (and overall) damage - neither air bag deployed.

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · KY · crash · 2 injuries

On april 7, 2004, my son and I were invlolved in an accident where the vehicle rolled front to back and side to side landing in the upright position and the air bags never deployed.

Filed Jan 23, 2001 · Airbags · IL · crash · 1 injury

Coming from a stop driver was about to make left hand turn when a heavy truck going approximately 60 MPH hit front portion of vehicle, causing about $10,000 worth of damage. Also, upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries.

Filed Jul 12, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · NY

Brakes failed while driving 35mph and approaching an exit ramp. Also, airbags deployed.consumer contacted dealer.

Filed Feb 17, 1999 · Airbags · NY · crash

Air bags did not deploy on direct front end impact at 55 MPH.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Brakes failed. Yh

Questions about the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder airbags

Does the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Nissan Pathfinder airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 86,231 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Pathfinder have bad airbags?

The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most airbags complaints are 2013 (177 complaints), 2014 (92 complaints) and 2015 (55 complaints).

Other 1998 Nissan Pathfinder problems

Suspension 47Transmission 20Acceleration 16Brakes 15Body 14Fuel system 12Steering 11Tires 9Engine 6Electrical 5Seat belts 3Visibility 2Wheels 2

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