Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2009 Nissan Quest.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems |
The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, she did not notice that the traffic light had turned red and continued driving. Another oncoming vehicle made a left turn in front of her. The contact stated that she swerved and the front end of the vehicle hit a pole. The contact saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact hit her chest against the steering wheel. Bystanders assisted the contact out of the vehicle. The contact was transported to the local hospital. The contact was then transported to the trauma unit of another hospital. The contact sustained a broken sternum and broken left and rights ribs. The contact stated that she spent 10 days in the trauma unit, and she also received home health assistance. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. A police report was filed. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v067000 (air bags) that she related to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.