Four problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Traveling 20-30mph, rear-ended the car in front of me. Damage to the interior of the car - side panel where the seat belt disappears into broke apart from the side frame causing me to come within 5 to 6" of the steering wheel and a bruise on the back of my left arm. I normally sit anywhere from 12 to 14 inches from the steering wheel. Damage to the exterior of the car - crushed radiator and bumper and grill assembly demolished; car was totaled. Air bags did not deploy upon impact.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision on driver'sside at approximately 25-30 mph. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.
Air bag failed to deploy after striking a deer.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, impact 12:00, position speed 50mph, passenger's side airbag did not deploy.
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