Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2008 Nissan Titan

Four problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2008 Nissan Titan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Nissan Titan based on all problems reported for the 2008 Titan.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2018

The Titan was traveling straight on city street and hit another vehicle making a left turn across intersection. Impact was at approximately 45 mph and both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Driver airbag did not deploy, but there was white smoke and smell of gun powder inside the truck just after collision. No visual signs of any airbags deployed. No other verification, but seems possible a charge ignited but failed to inflate a bag or other failure. Straight front impact at 45 seems like prime parameters to inflate bag. Police report: 2/21/18 plano texas report# 2018-32397 pictures included to show damage from impact.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the contact collided with another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that he required medical attention and was taken to a hospital for injuries. The vehicle was inspected by geico and towed away from the scene. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 96,000. Ddr.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2010

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact was attempting a turn at 50 mph when he crashed into a horse. The air bags did not deploy. The police arrived to assist. A police report was available. The horse was killed upon impact. The contact sustained major injuries to his back, head and rectal bleeding. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop but was deemed as destroyed. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2009

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. He stated that while driving 45 mph he crashed into two vehicles. The contact attempted to engage the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed and caused a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did not latch. The contact sustained major injuries to his head, arms and legs from the front windshield. The police was notified and an incident report is available. The dealer stated that they are not liable and advised the contact to notify the insurance company. The dealer agreed to repair the air bag sensors at the owners expense. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 31,000.


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