Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 1997 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |
With extensive front-end damage the air bags did not deploy. While driving our vehicle on the interstate, my son rear-ended a Ford winstar van. He believes that he was going approximately 60 mph and was able to brake to some extent before hitting her rear bumper. Fortunately no one was injured. Read details...
While making a left turn consumer was hit in front of vehicle, and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer. Read details...
Passenger's side air bag went off inadvertently while traveling 20 mph. Consumer was not injured, and was able to drive the vehicle home. Consumer will contact the dealer the next day. Read details...