Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2008 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the 2008 Maxima.
Airbag.
I started noticing a crack in the dashboard - passenger side front seat in the summer. The crack continues to grow and it looks like the airbag is about to burst out. You can see a definite line where the crack is going to continue to grow. The outline of the airbag is obvious, which I have never seen before. I have asked if my vehicle has a takata airbag, which no one will answer.
I noticed a small crack on the passenger side dash. The small crack has grown to 4 inches. There is a clear "line" that the crack is following - and it appears to be exactly where the air bag would deploy. The dealership suggested that someone used a knife or scissors on the dash?? no vinyl repair shop will attempt a repair as it is near the airbag. There is one other complaint registered for this same issue. Clearly it is a manufacturer's issue that Nissan will not take care of.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at least 15mph, the vehicle was involved in a minor accident, and the passenger air bag deployed prematurely without warning. The vehicle the vehicle was deemed destroyed by an insurance company. The contact repaired the vehicle, however did not repair where the air bag. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was included under recall notification 13v136000(air bag). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Kh.