Front Air Bag problems of the 1996 Nissan Maxima

Eight problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2003

While driving at 25 mph, the consumer crashed the vehicle and both air bags deployed. Affects from the air bag deployment caused 60% loss of hearing. Dealer notified.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2000

Consumer was sitting at a light & was hit from behind. Rear bumper was pushed in the back seat. Airbags didn't deploy & the seatbelt didn't lock. Consumer sustained facial & dental injuries. Manufacturer had an inspector to look at vehicle & found seatbelt & airbag in good working order.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2000

No deployment of air bags during frontal collision resulting in injuries to drivers neck and shoulder. Nlm.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/22/1999

While driving over a bump the airbags deployed. The driver sustained minor injuries. The manufacturer has been notified.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/28/1998

Consumer was driving approx. 5mph when another vehicle pulled out in front. Consumer hit brakes and the steering wheel pulled to the left, resulting in crashing into gaurdrail. Neither air bag deployed.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/05/1998

Had a direct frontal impact in which the driver's and passenger's air bags malfunctioned and did not deploy. Did not protect the occupant in this accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details.

7 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/10/1996

Consumer states that when vehicle was involved in a rearend accident and there was no deployment of the air bags.

8 Front Air Bag problem

During vehicle front end collision there was no deployment of the air bags which resulted in injury to the consumer (attorney for consumer).


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