26 of the
195 complaints about the 1995 Nissan Maxima are about the
airbag system — 13% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
138,000 miles.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL COVER WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 167,000. UPDATED 01/09/09. *LJ UPDATED 01/09/09.
NHTSA complaint #10251073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesSelma, ALCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH IN THE RAIN CONSUMER SAW A TREE THAT FELL ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER COULD NOT AVOID HITTING THE TREE. IMPACT FLATTENED THE HOOD, AND THE WINDOW SHIELD CAME INTO THE VEHICLE. ALSO, SUN ROOF WAS SMASHED. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
NHTSA complaint #10117485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Roxbury, MACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
WOMAN STOPPED SHORT. MY BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT MY CAR HIT THE REAR OF WOMAN'S CAR. AIRBAG DID NOT OPEN RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND INJURY TO DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #10030554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Prattville, AL
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER STATES, THA T AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASH BOARD DUE TO A FAULTY MODULE SENSOR. DEALER CHANGED MODULE.
NHTSA complaint #10027175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesUniondale, NY
AIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE MECHANIC RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND THE AIR BAG HAD A FAULTY UNIT AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NISSAN OF THE NE REGION WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY STATED AN AIR BAG WAS NOT NEEDED.
NHTSA complaint #10019570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lincoln, NE
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES DEALER SAID AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED---NO ACCIDENT--NO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
NHTSA complaint #9006852 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jersey City, NJ
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG LIGHT WAS BLINKING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT AIRBAG SENSOR NEEDED REPLACING. VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8018668 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hebron, CT
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID MODULE WAS NO GOOD, CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS UNSAFE BECAUSE AIRBAGS MIGHT NOT BE WORKING PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #882443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norfolk, VA
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING. WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT AIRBAG COULD DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING. DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT WAS FAULTY AND WOULD NEED REPLACING.
NHTSA complaint #728196 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakeville, MN
AIR BAGS
AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT, AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY, DEALER SAY CONTROL UNIT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #727859 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Bellmor, NY
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SRS TO BE LIT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG MODULE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #854930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sparks, NV
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THE FUEL INJECTORS FAILED TWICE, ONCE IN 1998, AND AGAIN IN 10/99. THE AIR BAGS HAVE FAILED AS WELL.
NHTSA complaint #716676 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plainfield, IL
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY STAYS ON, INDICTATING A DEFECT IN AIR BAG SYSTEM, CAUSING POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #849115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clearwater, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH HAD COLLISION WITH 3 OTHER VEHICLES HEAD-ON. MAXIMA'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S HANDS, AT 8 & 4 POSITION, WERE SEVERLY INJURED. THE RIGHT FINGERS WENT INTO THE HAND & THE THUMB WENT INTO THE WRIST. OWNER HAD 4 WEEKS OF THERAPY. UNABLE TO USE HAND. NO BURNS TO FACE DUE TO HAVING NYLON AIR BAG. THE SENSORS WERE LOCATED IN BUMPER AT TIME OF ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #842229 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DURING VEHICLE ROLLOVER COLLISION, SAFETY RESTRAINTS DID NOT ADEQUATELY SUPPORT CONSUMER, ACCOMPANIED BY VIOLENT/AGGRESSIVE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURY (QUADRIPLEA). (ATORNEY FOR CONSUMER)( IN THE 239TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS: CAUSE #3697-JG98).
NHTSA complaint #545916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pomona, CACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #604070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Upland, CA
AIR BAGS
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER (HEAD, NECK AND CHEST).
NHTSA complaint #521458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westwood, MA
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #536297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
AIR BAG CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON, IDENTIFYING THE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC UNIT#28556-42U25. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER IF SHE DOESN'T REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #816671 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Leominster, MA
AIR BAGS
OTHER: CONSUMER INQUIRES ABOUT DISABLING AIR BAG WHEN LEASING A VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #517586 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 40MPH, 11:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #810094 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW York, NYCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION, IMPACT 3:00, WHILE TRAVELING 40 TO 45 MPH AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO OCCUPANT.
NHTSA complaint #809534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.