2013 Nissan Maxima: Air Bags complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Maxima that list the air bags component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11071660 (filed 02/07/2018): “No 'takata recall' at this moment but i was injured because airbag failed in my chest…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11051122 (filed 11/28/2017): “When an adult sits in the passenger seat (some over 200lbs) the "airbag off" light remains on. this is from starting the car, driving, until the end of the trip.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11043908 (filed 11/06/2017): “When transporting some adult passengers in the front passenger seat, the "passenger airbag off" light remains on throughout the trip. this would seem to me to indicate that in the event of a front-end collision, the airbag would fail to deploy because it is off. i brought my car in to the dealer, wh…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Airbag and seat-belt restraint systems are safety-critical and need a scan tool and manufacturer procedures; do not DIY. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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