Airbag complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 12% | 4,000 miles |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% | 35,000 miles |
| 2017 | 7 | 7% | 28,000 miles |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% | 11,000 miles |
| 2015 | 36 | 18% | 12,000 miles |
| 2014 | 11 | 8% | 30,000 miles |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% | 95,000 miles |
| 2012 | 26 | 19% | 66,000 miles |
| 2011 | 13 | 9% | 85,000 miles |
| 2010 | 13 | 7% | 63,000 miles |
| 2009 | 91 | 14% | 75,000 miles |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% | 65,000 miles |
| 2007 | 28 | 4% | 122,000 miles |
| 2006 | 19 | 2% | 80,000 miles |
| 2005 | 52 | 5% | 78,000 miles |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% | 75,000 miles |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% | 89,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owned a 2019 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH downhill around a bend, a deer was on the road and the vehicle struck the deer. The driver's side air bag and knee air bag deployed; however, the front passenger's side air bag had not deployed. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact attempted to reconnect the driver's side seat belt; however, the seat belt failed to connect. A Police report was not filed. The contact was taken to Urgent Care by his wife. The contact had sustained a concussion. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The Insurance provider was contacted and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The Insurance provider towed the vehicle to a storage yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
While traveling experiences slight vibration in which passenger side tire PULLED oncming lane, nonemergency brakes were applied not notification of crossing outside of lane, passenger side tire blew out, causing to hit a Culvert and all airbags deployed with passenger air bag off. The vehicle would not start.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, while the brake pedal was depressed, it floored, and the vehicle failed to stop. Additionally, another vehicle hit the contact's vehicle on the driver's side; however, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact and her son were injured and received medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a repair center. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 19V807000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,738.
I was in a broadside collision. The front end of my car collided with the side of another car. I was going approximately 30-35 mph at time of impact. I had my seat belt on. The airbags failed to deploy and seat belt did not lock resulting in being thrown forward and impacting the steering wheel. The car sustained severe frontal damage and is a total loss from the insurance company. The car has been well maintained and was serviced by Nissan exclusively. I had no warning lights on prior to the accident occurring.
Passenger airbags didn't deploy during a head on collision. Passenger also was hit in her breast by something that came out of driver airbag. No prior airbag warnings. ThP and insurance have inspected the car.
Both driver and passenger airbag lights have been on for about a year. This vehicle has never been involved in a car accident. I recently had the service dept at the dealership take a look as my mechanic was unable to troubleshoot the issue. The code the dealer found was B00A0-00, occupant sensor unit, abnormal voltage. The dealer is stating that the occupant sensor unit needs to be replaced as well as both sensors.
This car has had electrical issues from 2016 it's all in the carfax and it's caused me 2 accidents in less than 6 months and 1st was the car wouldn't stop like it's supposed to and it seemed like the assisted braking sometimes would kick in and out...then 2nd one air bag deployed with airbag turned off
My vehicle stop on the highway. Jut cut off out of nowhere. And has been cutting off and losing power. I replaced the battery which I thought was the problem. Then I thought it was the alternator so I took it to nissan to have a diagnostic and they said it was not and that no codes came up that a positive battery cable had to be replaced. I was charged 342 for a diagnostic and to change a cable. They told me to pick up my vehicle and got home it was still cutting off. I took it to O'Reilly they said it was the alternator. Nissan just took my money. Also they printed out a list of other problems that were not addressed or need be repair on this vehicle that i purchased at 118,000 miles. I dont even drive this vehicle to have all these part to have yo be replaced. The powers steering is leaking and the air bag and seat belt light appears to stay on.
Related recalls (2)
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City…
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano,…
Air bags
Nissan is recalling 16,365 my 2008 Infiniti ex35 and my 2009 Nissan murano vehicles. Due to incorrect software programming, the air bag control unit (acu) May cause the passenger air bag not to operate as designed if the vehicle battery becomes significantly discharged.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the acu in affected vehicles. The recall began on February 19, 2008. Owners May contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200 or Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Murano years have airbag problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2009 (91), 2005 (52), 2015 (36), 2007 (28) and 2012 (26) model years. Airbag complaints make up 14% of all complaints for the 2009.
Is there a recall for Nissan Murano airbag problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 16V-244 (occupant classification, Apr 26, 2016); 08V-066 (air bags, Feb 12, 2008). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Nissan Murano airbag problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 69,000 miles; 37% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the frontal (10 mentions), followed by the frontal › sensor/control module (5).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.