2016 Nissan Pathfinder: Air Bags complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder that list the air bags component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11582778 (filed 04/13/2024): “Occupant air bag sensor is on constantly and air bag light on dashboard. my vehicle has never been in an accident. there was a recall issued for my vehicle in 2016. i purchased my car in 2017 new and it was overstock vehicle. the recall was cleared in august 2016 by dealer and i just found this out …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11511363 (filed 03/11/2023): “Passenger airbag sensor not showing that airbag is on for front passenger seat even though passenger sitting there. recall issued in 2016 and nissan still does not have a fix for this yet.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11501521 (filed 01/12/2023): “The passenger airbag doesn’t activate at all. the ocs sensor is faulty. when someone sits in the front passenger seat, the airbag remains off. this is a known defect with nissan pathfinders. we were told ours will not be fixed as our vin is not included in the recall. however, this exact defect is k…”
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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