Nissan Quest Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Nissan Quest across 19 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (44% of reports).
- 133air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 36mention a crash
- 28mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 58 of 133 complaints (44%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 16 of 133 complaints (12%)
- Bags deployed: mentioned in 12 of 133 complaints (9%)
- Airbag sensor: mentioned in 7 of 133 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 133 complaints, 36 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 28 an injury.
Nissan Quest air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Quest | 1 | 17% | — |
| 2016 Quest | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2015 Quest | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2012 Quest | 4 | 4% | 92,075 |
| 2011 Quest | 2 | 3% | 104,500 |
| 2009 Quest | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2008 Quest | 8 | 16% | 92,000 |
| 2007 Quest | 5 | 2% | 130,106 |
| 2006 Quest | 6 | 8% | 36,000 |
| 2005 Quest | 5 | 6% | 17,300 |
| 2004 Quest | 42 | 9% | 44,079 |
| 2002 Quest | 2 | 7% | 72,500 |
| 2001 Quest | 4 | 10% | 15,000 |
| 2000 Quest | 7 | 8% | 31,000 |
| 1999 Quest | 3 | 3% | 99,335 |
| 1998 Quest | 5 | 12% | 103,000 |
| 1997 Quest | 10 | 11% | 70,380 |
| 1996 Quest | 18 | 13% | 97,200 |
| 1995 Quest | 8 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2008, 2009
Problem: 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.
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driverÂs 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
Model years: 2004
Problem: 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.
Risk: This reduces the risk of such occupants being unjured by an inflating air bag in a collision.
Fix: 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. Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Air bag light went off beginning of Nov 2023. Took to the dealership, they diagnosed the air bag module and harness as bad. Paid $2k to replace that, took 2 days for part to arrive. Fast forward, mid December 2023, air bag light on again. Take back to dealership and now the passenger side air bag…
The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she did not notice that the traffic light had turned red and continued driving. Another oncoming vehicle made a left turn in front of her. The contact stated that she swerved and the front end of the vehicle hit a pole…
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact drove over a pothole and the air bags were inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The…
The passenger side curtain airbag spontaneously stopped working. The airbag warning light started flashing on the dashboard, and we took it in to the dealership. They reset the code warning, but the light came on again. They said they needed to replace the airbag after trying to replace the sensor…
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the driver and passenger side front overhead airbags deployed without impact. The contact sustained headaches and sought medical treatment 2 days later with his doctor. The contact stated no warning lights were…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Quests have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 133 owner complaints about air bags for the Nissan Quest. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Quest air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Nissan Quest?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 58 of 133 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (16).
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