Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. While stationary, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 270,000.
2000 Nissan Xterra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
8 of the 214 complaints about the 2000 Nissan Xterra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 92,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Upon having an accident at an intersection causing several thousands of dollars in front end damage, the air bags failed to deploy.
Involved in vehicle accident. Xterra was stopped, and hit from behind at 40 MPH. It then hit the vehicle in front of it. Airbag did not deploy. Vehicle wsa totalled, I was injured.
While driving 65 MPH driver applied the brakes to slow down the speed and consumer lost control, causing the vehicle to hit a guard rail and role three times. Vehicle landed upside down. Upon impact, the airbag did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries.
2000 nissan xterra involved in a frontal crash. Airbags did not deploy. Firemen at the scene could not even make either bag deploy manually.
I was the driver of my 2000 nissan xterrain - involved in a vehicle accident in january 2003. I was completely stopped, and hit from behind by a vehicle going 40 MPH. I then hit the vehicle in front of me. The airbag did not deploy. The nissan was totalled and I was injured.
I am concerned that the air bag did not deploy upon impact of the other vehicle. This was a frontal collision for me and a side impact for the other vehicle. My front bumper and front end was badly damaged to a point where my air bags should have deployed, this also what the office on the scene had indicated.
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on a rual route and vehicle ran off the road. Then, he came back on the road, and vehicle started slipping. Right wheel came completely off, and vehicle started rolling three to four times. The passengers were ejected from vehicle. Consumer sustained head injuries. Also, dual airbags didn't deploy. Vehicle was totaled and towed to repair shop.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Nissan: SRS precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation...
- On some vehicles, the air bag indicator light remains illuminated during normal driving conditions and the...
- Some vehicles including crew cabs may exhibit an air bag indicator light illuminated during normal driving...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Nissan Xterra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2000 Nissan Xterra?
8 of 214 owner complaints about the 2000 Nissan Xterra (4%) 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 2000 Nissan Xterra?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Nissan Xterra
Fuel pump 29Fuel gauge 28Stalling 27Loss of power 9ABS 6Adaptive cruise 5Engine failure 5Fuel smell 5Slipping 5Sudden acceleration 5Won't start 5
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