2001 Nissan Maxima air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 32 complaints for the 2001 Nissan Maxima, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 118,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 118,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
While traveling at 60 MPH steering wheel locked up and loss of brakes occurred, causing vehicle to hit a tree, both air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was not notified at this time. Manufacturer will not assist consumer with air bag matter. *slc
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer stated that the light needed to be reset. Approximately two months later, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The current mileage is 69,000 and failure mileage was 61,000.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Maxima
- Engine 35 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Exhaust system 15 complaints