My 2002 nissan xterra's airbags failed to deploy in a collision with a telephone pole at apx. 45 MPH. The accident was on a badly maintained city street, the steering has been problematic even though I had an alignment done apx. 6 mo.s ago.
2002 Nissan Xterra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 157 complaints about the 2002 Nissan Xterra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Vehicle was wrecked on a dirt road. The vehicle rolled four times and was totaled; the airbags did not deploy. Driver was the only person in the car so passenger side airbags not deploying is not a surprise. Driver was severely injured from accident, incurring significant medical costs as well as job loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. While driving 30 MPH, another driver crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The front driver's air bag failed to deploy. The driver suffered injuries to the head that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle became unstable and the driver lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the driver crashed into a guard rail causing the vehicle to roll over twice. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained fatal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 02/05/15*lj updated 9/20/2017
I had a crash falling a sleep behind the wheel hitting a tree and a wall the air bags failed to deploy on my 2002 nissan exterra.
Dt: the contact stated the driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. This was a rear impact. There were no indicator lights on before the crash to indicate air bag failure. *ak the consumer stated she also hit a fire hydrant. Updated 01/11/06.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Nissan: SRS precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation...
- Subject regarding air bag warning lamp is flashing and driver air bag module [short] code stored. jg
- Subject regarding air bag warning lamp flashing and driver airbag module (SHORT) code stored
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. If the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
- Risk
- The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. Owner notification began april 21, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 03V061000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Nissan Xterra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Nissan Xterra?
6 of 157 owner complaints about the 2002 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 2002 Nissan Xterra?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Nissan Xterra
Stalling 19ABS 11Airbag light 9Pulling 9Check engine light 8Fuel gauge 7Jerking 5Loss of power 5Won't start 5
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