general problems of the 2011 Nissan Xterra

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

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2025

The airbag warning light started flashing. I took the car to valley Nissan in longmont, colorado where I was told that they need to replace the airbag diagnosis sensor and the rh side airbag module. Valley Nissan said that these parts were no longer being produced, so they could not complete this repair. The airbag system is not functioning which puts me and my passengers at risk if there is an accident that should activate the airbags.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2023

Nissan consumer affairs case #48955822 manufacturer recall numberpc948 NHTSA recall number23e-012 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available summary the resin emblem on the driver s airbag module cover in affected vehicles may have reduced durability due to potential supplier production process variation. In this condition, over time the posts of the emblem may develop cracks, and the emblem and retainer components could detach in the event of an airbag deployment. I attempted to reach a buy back agreement with Nissan consumer affairs and the request was denied with no reason given. I have requested a remedy to this recall with no response. I refuse to drive a vehicle that is deemed too unsafe to sell. I demand Nissan to buy this vehicle back.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2023

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Xterra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23e012000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2023

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Xterra. The contact received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 23e012000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that an unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and offered to buy back the vehicle however, the offer was declined. The contact was provided a case number but no further assistance. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2012

While driving on a dirt road in my 2011 Nissan Xterra pro 4x my side curtain airbags deployed and both front seat belts locked as if in an accident. I have driven that same part at least one dozen times before without issue. I have also taken the vehicle in areas that are very rocky without issue. The vehicle has hit bottom on occasion and has dents and scratches to the effect. When the dealer inspected the vehicle, they stated that the vehicle believed that it would roll over without correction in driving and that was the reason for the deployment. There was no impact that took place on the incident day yet they are telling me that it is a factor in the airbags deploying.


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