Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2011 Nissan Versa

11 problems related to front driver side air bag inflator have been reported for the 2011 Nissan Versa. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Nissan Versa based on all problems reported for the 2011 Versa.

1 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2018

Owner notification the front driver and passenger air bag inflator can explode in a crash which could result in metal shrapnel striking or other occupants in the vehicle, wich could cause serious injury or death, and the dealer falls or is unable to make the necesary repairs free.

2 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2018

The driver side air bag inflator light flashed and took it to the dealership to get that recall fixed and was told that the clock spring was the defect which made the air bag light come on which the air bag was defected and the horn did not work. What started out as a free service turned into a cost of $311 which I did not have. If the air bag inflator light comes on because of the defected clock spring then why isnt the clock spring the recall item. Seems to me that inorder for it all to work it is the clock spring that needs the recall.

3 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2018

Takata inflators: I verified with Nissan consumer affairs that the passenger side airbag inflator was also under recall as of January 2018 and I was told to advise the dealer. I went Jan 26 to get the drivers side inflator fixed and advised the service guy that the passenger side had also been recalled, so I would like them both fixed. When I picked up my car he had only requested the driver side to be repaired. I was late to work so I left but I was very upset because I have to take my mother to her appointments and do not have time to keep going back and forth to the dealer.

4 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2017

Takata inflators. I have received notice, that my Nissan dealership cannot repair my at risk airbags, until the spring. They also have run out of loaner cars available. I just find this worrisome, that I have to drive a car, that could have a defect, for this long of a time.

5 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2017

2011 Nissan Versa hatchback. Consumer writes in regards to air bag inflator safety recall.

6 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2017

Takata recall and spring coil recall I purchased/financed my Nissan Versa car this year 2017 around February. Sometime in July 2017 I received a letter informing me of the takata recall for the air bag inflator hazard and to contact the nearest Nissan dealer for further instructions. I contacted them here in monroe michigan gave them my VIN number and they then informed me that they were aware of the recall & also informed me of a second recall of a spring coal recall was a recall before I purchased the car and was not informed of it also, they then proceeded to tell me that at that time they did not have any loaner vehicles available & that they can place me on a waitlist or that I could call around to different dealerships to see if they had any available. They stated that they only had 4 loaner vehicles on there lot & that they were using them only for their customers & they would come first before anyone else. I called three other dealerships they all put me on the waiting list with no response back & several attempts inquiring about the loaner vehicle. I have not driven the car since July up until the date, while I had been driving prior to July I had had several problems with the suspension on the car, had the car services twice at the dealership I purchased the vehicle from with no solution to the problem when I'm driving the car you can smell a tire burning smell & they said it was ok to drive. I thought otherwise so I completely stop driving the car still payed the carnote monthly & car insurance waiting on the loaner vehicle. Because of this I have almost lost my job, missed worked & had to car pool my kid's & I back & forth to school & work. I talked to the Nissan corporation they investigated it & informd me that they would not be able to reimburse me & still proceeded to keep me on the waitlist I have recently given the car back requesting for a refund.

7 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2017

Takata recall both air bag lites went on in car first recall passenger side air bag dealer fixed lite still on for drivers side another recal dealer fixed inflator lite still on drivers air bag and no horn this is still happening dealer says ok I am still afraid to drive the car might explode this is constant.

8 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2016

2011 Nissan Versa. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair front passenger airbag inflator recall notice.

9 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2016

2011 Nissan Versa. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair front passenger airbag inflator recall. Consumer has previous complaint with another vehicle in artemis.

10 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall in July 2016, I received a letter from Nissan advising me of the takata passenger airbag recall. Continued exposure to areas with high levels of absolute humidity may cause the front passenger air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally. I called in sept - they told me I would get another letter in oct for the fix. I called in Nov - they told me I would get another letter in Dec for the fix. I called in Jan - they told me I would get another letter in Mar for the fix. It's now April 2017, still no fix. I live in south florida with high levels of humidity at times. I can't have anyone in my car, and risk driving my car everyday. It's been 10 months. What is their obligation here?.

11 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v34900 (air bags) for the front passenger side inflator. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.


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