Air Bag Light On problems of the 2008 Nissan Xterra

Eight problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2008 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2008 Xterra.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2019

Airbag light is blinking. I've reset the alert and then after driving for a few minutes, it returned. Dealership was unsure if there was a recall or if Nissan would replace the airbags. I found this site as I was looking for information. The airbag light blinks when the vehicle is in park or is running.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2019

Airbag light flashes-dealer said needs new airbag module.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2015

Airbag blinking, Nissan dealer check but blinking came back. Tire pressure indicator on even after tire pressure is check and corrected.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2015

Airbag light constantly blinking after turn on the vehicle and does not go off. Not sure if airbags installed are from takata. At least, I review if there is any recall based on VIN # and there is no apparently recall in this unit. Very concerned due to the fact last years a main cable that connect the horn and other components was installed.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2015

Airbag light constantly blinking after turn on the vehicle and does not go off. Not sure if airbags installed are from takata. At least, I review if there is any recall based on VIN # and there is no apparently recall in this unit. Very concerned due to the fact last years a main cable that connect the horn and other related components was installed.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2015

Airbag light constantly blinking and will not go off. Dealership tried and to no avail. Not sure if it will go off on own or in accident. Very concerned.

7 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2015

The air bag light blinks and horn does not work. I contacts Nissan America case # 21920897. Because vehicle out of warranty Nissan does not ant to cover any cost including the diagonist test that is a minimum charge of 300 dollars. The repair can only be made by nisan.

8 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2010

The vdc and slip light are constantly on when the battery has either died, or has been disconnected. Once the battery is disconnected the vdc is off and the slip system is off as well. After the battery was disconnected once again the vdc, slip system, and now my air bag light is now constantly flashing and illuminated. I've researched this problem and there are hundreds or thousands that have this same problem. In the owners manual it gives you a very vague description of how to reset this light. I've taken it to the manufacture to be reset, they say it's the vehicle's steering angle sensor that has to be reset, everytime you disconnect the battery, battery dies, alternator goes out, etc. It's $100+ everytime you have to have it reset. Surely this malfunction in their electrical system is not safe, especially if it means now my airbags won't deploy.


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