Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2003 Nissan Maxima

Nine problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2003 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the 2003 Maxima.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2018

Takata recall. On 10/24/18 I had the passenger side airbag fixed at the oxnard team Nissan shop. I asked about the driver side airbag, and they said the only one to be taken care of was the passenger side for my car model, is this true? my concern is, as far as I know, the injuries and deaths have been caused by the driver side airbag. Can you clarify this for my peace of mind. Thanks a lot!.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2016

Takata recall; according to your website, my driver's side airbag needs to be replaced. (passenger airbag replaced in 2014). When I went to the dealer I was told that it does not need to be replaced. Who is correct? car always registered in georgia.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. While driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver side air bag deployed independently without warning. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2014

Takata recall-received a recall notice in the mail from Nissan about a recall on my 2003 Maxima passenger side air bags (NHTSA recall 14v-361). Scheduled an appointment for sept. 26, 2014 @ 3pm to have work done. Dropped vehicle off on the morning of sept 26, 2014 because I had to leave town before the time of appt. I picked my vehicle up later that day from the dealer. On April 15, 2016, I was at work on lunch break in our parking lot and I noticed a light on my dashboard on. I took my Maxima to the dealer to have light checked to find out it was about my airbag. Received an estimate of what needed to be done, total of work needed $1385 plus $90 I had to pay for the diagnostics done. The estimate was for the exact same work that was suppose to have been completed in sept. 2014. I finally had my mechanic fix the exact same problem that the dealership was suppose had fixed and I have not had an issue since.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2014

Takata recall I have had my passenger side airbag replaced but have not been notified if the driver side is necessary to replace.

6 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2010

Airbag burn/ injury my car hydroplaned and crashed against center divider on freeway during rainy weather. The driver-side airbag deployed upon crash and caused a bruise and 2nd degree burn to my left arm (inner forearm). The bruise injury was from the impact of the airbag deployment. Additionally, the Nissan logo (decal) on the steering wheel impacted my arm and caused a 2nd degree burn - this burn has now left a permanent scar in the shape of the Nissan logo on my left arm. I noticed that this is a design defect on the Nissan cars their Nissan logo decals are not flush with the steering surface (like other car manufacturers) and hence can severely impact the driver in case of airbag deployment.

7 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2009

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph a vehicle crashed into her drivers side which caused the vehicle to spin and crash into another vehicle on the passengers side. The side air bags did not deploy. And two occupants were injured. The cause of the non-deployment is currently unknown. She notified the manufacturer of the failure.

8 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2004

While pulling inside of the parking lot vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer applied the brakes, and pedal went to the floor. Consumer placed both feet on the brake pedal and vehicle continued to accelerate. Then, consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided into a building. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. But passenger's side air bag did deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and went to the hospital on his own. Vehicle was towed to a body shop.

9 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2003

The passenger's side air bag deployed while driving at approximately 70 mph. The vehicle was not involved an accident.


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