Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2016 Nissan Versa Note.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems |
The contact owned a 2016 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph in a parking lot, the vehicle failed to stop as needed while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure caused the vehicle to crash into a nearby wall, which was not damaged. The driver’s side steering wheel air bag deployed, and the front windshield fractured on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed away to a local tow yard and deemed a total loss by the insurance provider. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The air bag deployed and struck the contact in the face, causing her front teeth to become loose and her mouth to bleed. A passenger was seated in the front seat when the windshield partially shattered, causing lacerations to the lips and the upper right eye. Medical attention was sought. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
After arriving home, I stopped in my driveway and waited for the front passenger to exit. The vehicle was still running and may not have been in park. Immediately after the passenger exited and closed the door, the passenger curtain airbag and passenger seat airbag deployed unexpectedly. The vehicle was stationary and had not been involved in any collision. This sudden deployment posed a serious safety risk — anyone still inside or near the vehicle could have been injured. I brought the vehicle to a Nissan dealership, where technicians scanned the airbag system. I am awaiting additional diagnostic results or a written report. The manufacturer has indicated the situation is considered “out of warranty,” though I believe it represents a safety defect. The issue has not been reproduced or confirmed as a known defect by the dealer or manufacturer. There were no warning lights, error messages, or other symptoms prior to the deployment. The failure occurred immediately after the passenger closed the door, with no prior indication of any malfunction. The airbags and related components remain available for inspection.
The car was parked over night and it was raining that night. The next day I went to move the car, started & warning lights went on. The windshield wiper water trough got clogged due to tree leafs falling in & the water overflow & entered the car by the air vent in to the car floor the 360-deg. Camera system module under the carpet, under the front passenger seat. It drowned in rain water. Causing the car computers to mel function. Drove it to a mechanic & that is when he told me that I need to replace the camera module & the air bag module. I was not able to go faster then 15 or 20 mph in the hway & lost my left & right signal flashers. 1) car mfg should put a leaf filter screen in the trough. 2) never put electronic computer under a carping. Mfg are aware that water can go there. And it’s a water trap.
Have been to classic Nissan in statesville nc 4 times for air bags, have changed 1 on left side. Has now come back on and the deals says they have to see light on. Nissan says they are not responsible and they did not know the car airbags was under recall when they sold car, even though I ask the sales women. Moving in parking it does not matter the light blinks on and off, have video of it. Have paper from getting fix.
On 7/13/2016----- my passenger and I were traveling on clemson road where the posted speed limit is 45 mph, its a four lane highway with no median. A truck did a u turn in front of a lot of traffic my vehicle struck his at about 40-43 mph though me and my passenger had seat belts on my passenger still managed to hit his head on the windshield through the airbag. My passenger was 5'2 135 pounds so the seat belt did fit properly and was also being worn properly, with the lap band snug against hip one and shoulder strap fully across chest and latch buckled. My passenger was took to the hospital and was examined for injuries that may have occurred from the head trauma of hitting the wind shield. . Why didn't the passenger seat belt keep my passenger from hitting the windshield??? I believe that the seat belt didn't lock in place like it should have once the breaks were pressed- my passenger kept traveling forward as the vehicle slowed down. Note that my passenger was holding his head once we exited the vehicle!.