2006 Nissan 350Z air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 15 complaints for the 2006 Nissan 350Z, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 90% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
My son was driving home he had a accident, he hit a tree and was killed. He was only 20yrs old. Patrick's air bags never opened which maybe he would be alive today if they did.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan 350z. The contact stated that the air bag light on the dashboard constantly illuminates. He has taken his vehicle to the dealer on two different occasions and they have failed to repair the vehicle. During several telephone calls, the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable and unable to be acquired. The air bag light continues to illuminate. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 2,500 and failure mileage was 100. Updated 06/08/07.