2012 Nissan Maxima air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 27 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Maxima, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 31,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 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 22 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 31,000 miles, and 82% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
The airbags failed to open in a car accident. The front bumper was smashed and my daughter could have prevented injuries if the airbags had open. I have lost trust in nissan and this crushed my faith in their products! !!!
There is a new recall for airbag senser misinterpreting the weight in the front passenger seat in many nissan models. According to the dealership where I bought my car, my car is not included in the recall - but I have had the same issue. When my wife, who is around 130 lbs, sits in the seat, about half of the time the airbag light indicates that the airbag is disabled. She always sits all the way back in the seat. Speed or driving environment do not appear to have any effect on the issue.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Maxima
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints