Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1997 Nissan Nissan Truck

16 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1997 Nissan Nissan Truck. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2003

While driving at 40 mph vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2002

Frontal crash with livestock - airbag did not deploy. Also the passenger seatbelt did not lock into place preventing passenger from going forward into dash and windshield. Ts.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2002

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, which forced the vehicle into another vehicle, and into a retaining wall. Upon impact, the driver's air bag did not deploy. Manufacturer was notified. The consumer states theat the vehicle had three major impacts and was considered a total loss.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2001

Vehicle was involved in an accident while traveling at approximately 45 mph, air bags failed to deploy. One person was injured in accident.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2000

Consumer involved in a collision. Hit another vehicle at 40 mph impact on the right front bumper, taking out headlights, and then ran into a tree head-on, and driver's side airbag did not deploy, causing neck and shoulder injuries.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

Was going about 40-50mph when another vehicle had stopped. Applied brakes quickly. Vehicle slid into other vehicle. Front end pushed towards radiator. The air bags failed to deploy. The abs brakes failed to stop vehicle quickly. The seat belts failed to restrain passenger who hit head on dashboard. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/10/1999

While driving 5 mph and another vehicle going 40mph, had direct frontal impact in which driver's airbag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/16/1998

There was a head-on collision at 55 mph, and air bags did not deploy. Dealer has yet to be contacted.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/24/1997

During frontal impact at 35 to 40 mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Please describe details.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/03/1997

While driving at 55 mph the vehicle hit the barrier, causing the rear axle to fall off, the vehicle kept going and hit an embankment in a frontal collision and the air bag didnot deploy.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/13/1997

While driving struck another vehicle from the back and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/19/1997

While driving hit a tree and the air bag did not deploy. Also the air bag warning light was on after the accident.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While traveling 45 mph and as a result of trying not to hit a dog, consumer ran into poles. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy . Please provide further information.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle rolled over side to side and front to back end; driver's side airbag did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was driving at approximately 35 mph, ran over a sheet of ice ,vehicle began to slide until it hit guardrail head-on. Driver's side airbag did not deploy, resulting in serious injuries.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While traverling at 40-45 mph consumer rearended another vehicle, and air bags did not deploy. Please provide further information.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 1997 Nissan Nissan Truck


Nissan Truck Service Bulletins
Nissan Truck Safety Recalls
Nissan Truck Defect Investigations