Airbag complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% | — |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% | 106,000 miles |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% | 119,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% | 92,000 miles |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% | 144,000 miles |
| 2006 | 6 | 8% | 36,000 miles |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% | 17,000 miles |
| 2004 | 42 | 9% | 44,000 miles |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% | 139,000 miles |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% | 15,000 miles |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% | 31,000 miles |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% | 99,000 miles |
| 1998 | 5 | 12% | 103,000 miles |
| 1997 | 10 | 11% | 70,000 miles |
| 1996 | 18 | 13% | 97,000 miles |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Quest. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact struck a utility vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was uninjured and drove herself to the hospital for examination. The vehicle was towed to an impound facility. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Airbag light comes on as soon as car is in ignition and stay when car is static. The light stays on even in motion. The dealer fixed this issue and another light came on. I am been told to pay another 3000 dollars to fix the seat.
Takata recall on 11/ 23/20015 my air bag moduel was replaced do to a defect something loose and rattling in the sterring whell airbag module clip/spring came off needed replacement I was told my warrananty was expired by one month so it cost me $821.79 to have it replaced if this was a safty issue I should have not been charge to replace the air bag module if there are recalls pertaining to the Takata recall even if was back in 2015 I had it replaced due to a safty issue I didnt want the air bag to deploy and a piece of clip or spring to come out if nit was deployed due to a accident ibelieve I should be reimbursed for my expence of $821.79 if this was a manufacture defect and just now there is a recall thank god I didnt get into a accident and have the airbag deployed before I had it replaced I might of been killed or serios ly injured as I see has happened to other vehicle owners who …
Tl contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, she attempted to slow down to avoid black ice on the highway when the vehicle began swerving. It eventually rolled over two times and ended up in a ravine. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed and the contact and passenger sustained injuries. There was a police report filed. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint; the manufacturer stated that an investigator would inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Quest. While driving 30 MPH, the fuel gauge moved up and down erratically and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to all pro Nissan of dearborn (24501 michigan ave, dearborn, mi 48124, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the fuel level sensor was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the symptoms recurred, but the vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 151,457. * the consumer stated he was charged for a recall that was supposed to be free of charge. There are other problems with the vehicle vibrating front end, air bag light keeps flashing, but the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 2/24/15 updated 9/13/2017
In a frontal crash, which rear ended another vehicle, at 35 mpg, on a city street, none of the airbags deployed, driver or side airbags. The airbag light had been flashing since I purchased the used 2006 Nissan Quest, having approx. 235,000 miles.
The SRS airbag warning light was flashing when I purchased my 2006 Nissan Quest special edition (April 1, 2006), the dealer never indicated that it was a problem at the time of sale. When I read the manual at home, it indicated that a flashing SRS airbag warning light is a problem and that the vehicle should be serviced by a dealer to avoid serious injury. I have brought it to the dealer (north texas Nissan) for repairs twice and once for diagnostics (bankston Nissan of dallas) but the problem still persist. I have called Nissan north America numerous times requesting them to send a specialist but never received a call back which I was told would be within 24 hours of my calls. …
Related recalls (2)
Air bags › Frontal
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the advanced air bag requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the air bag for the front passenger seat is to be turned off (so that it does not inflate) when certain occupants, such as small children, are in the front seat.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat cushion/sensor assembly. If the seat cushion/sensor is found to be operating improperly, the seat will be removed and recalibrated.
NHTSA investigations
Side air bag non-deployment
The subject vehicles are equipped with optional seat-mounted side air bags.all vehicles are equipped with standard frontal air bags and side air curtains.installation of the incorrect SRS diagnosis sensor unit does not impair deployment of the frontal air bag and side air curtain in the event of a crash.no reports of non-deployment of the subject seat-mounted side air bags have been received by the manufacturer or…
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Quest years have airbag problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2004 (42), 1996 (18), 1997 (10), 1995 (8) and 2008 (8) model years. Airbag complaints make up 9% of all complaints for the 2004.
Is there a recall for Nissan Quest airbag problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 23V-067 (frontal, Feb 10, 2023); 04V-103 (sensor/control module-inactive, Mar 1, 2004). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Nissan Quest airbag problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles; 38% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the frontal (33 mentions), followed by the frontal › sensor/control module (25).
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.