Three problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2006 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2006 Xterra.
Tl the contact owned a 2006 Nissan Xterra. While driving approximately 65 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The vehicle rolled over several times and was destroyed; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained broken ribs and abdominal/torso contusions. The driver was pregnant and the unborn child was fatally injured due to the injuries. The driver received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. After making a left turn at approximately 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle flipped and the front driver side seat belt unfastened without warning. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v690000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact was driving into an intersection when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The front end of the vehicle was severely damaged. There was one reported injury. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to a local body repair facility for repairs. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 7,500.