Five problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1996 Nissan Quest. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Airbag light flashing/system inoperable. Warranty expired 5 months ago. Dealer will inspect for $75. ///doors lock/unlock by themselves. Dealer replaced locks at cost of $393. ///sliding door doesn't close properly and sometimes will not open. Suspect lock failure. ///power steering fails intermittently at speeds of less than 10mph.
I have had many problems with this ouest. I have replaced the heater control,both side exhaust manifolds,replace acc c/v boot,replace antenna motor,replace air bag control unit,replace back windshield wiper motor,replace both front lower ball joints and the vent hose. This are just the major things. I have spend around 7000. 00 on this Quest for repairs and up keep. I brought it new in may of 1996. Never again.
The srs airbag system module located under the drivers side dash is defective. This is a problem which is well known on the 1996 Quest. The vehicle owner becomes aware of the problem by the red dash indictor light blinking on and off. Nissan is aware of the srs system failure but will not cover replacement for this part unless vehicle is under warranty. This is a chronic failure of the airbag system and Nissan should be held accountable for it.
Other: air bags not safe for small children/women/aged.
No deployment of air bag in accident, causing head injury to driver.