2010 Nissan Pathfinder: Air Bags complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder that list the air bags component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11671137 (filed 07/03/2025): “On 01/20/25, i brought my vehicle to nissan of downtown l.a , to fix a manufacturer recall of drivers side airbag. the invoice indicates "inspect driver bag module and replace driver air bag cover." "upon inspection performed recall, inspect driver air bag and replace driver air bag cover and ch…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11509721 (filed 03/01/2023): “The contact owns a 2010 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the failure persisted. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 23v067000…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11317083 (filed 03/09/2020): “Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving on a bumpy road, the side curtain air bag deployed without warning. the seat belt activated as designed. the driver and passenger frontal air bags did not deploy. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the cont…”
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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Sources
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