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Problems with 2009 Nissan Versa AIR BAGS

On average, the 2009 Nissan Versa starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 82 186 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 166 complaints from 2009 Nissan Versa about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 1

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2009 Nissan Versa

Tl* the contact called on behalf of her daughter who was the driver. contact is the owner of a 2009 nissan versa. the contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 65 mph went air borne and struck an embankment wall on the passenger side the drivers side and the front driver side. the contact stated that the driver's front or side air bags failed to deploy however, the passenger side air bags deployed. the contact's daughter suffered a concussion and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. a police report was filed with case number: [xxx]. the vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 101,000. *dt consumer did see the recall and had it fixed at nissan north. ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')*jb *ln*jb

2009 nissan versa. consumer writes in regards to illuminated airbag lights after takata airbag safety recall repair. *ld *tr

2009 nissan versa. dot i- inquiry on behalf of the constituent regarding nissan not replacing his airbag due to recall. *as *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 nissan versa. while driving 50 mph over ice, the vehicle slid and crashed into a wall. only the driver's air bag deployed. the contact sustained eye, head, and rib injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed destroyed by the insurance company. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 85,000.

2009 nissan versa s/sl. consumer writes with regard to safety recall for defective airbag and payment charge issues. *as *tr

Handle on door came off recall on air bags

Takata recall took in for service/repair and now warning light is on. have received several notices to bring car into a dealer to have the recall fixed regarding the takata airbags. i have had no warning lights or any issues up until bringing the car in for repair for the recall on the takata airbags. upon taking car to stevens creek nissan workorder 170159 july 11, 2018, my car was returned to me after what was noted on the work order as remove and replace air bag inflator, campaign pm685 versa hatchback. my car is a 4 door sedan, not a hatchback. upon driving off with my car the warning light "airbag" is no flashing and will not go off. this indicates something was not done correctly and now nissan refuses to correct their error unless i pay out of pocket for a dieanostic plus repair fees and labor. i have never had any issues whatsoever with my car until taking it into stevens creek nissan to have a recall for the takata airbags addressed. before i seek any legal ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan versa. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated after the vehicle was serviced per an unknown recall campaign at baytown nissan (5445 i-10 east, baytown, tx 77521, (281) 394-1995). the contact was concerned for his safety and took the vehicle back to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repair due to the diagnostic and repair fees. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the recall information was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 42,757.

Between notice for the passenger side air bag recall and then the recall for the driver's side air bag, this process has been unreasonably long and required far too much effort on my part to resolve. at every step this has required far too much of my personal attention and time. the only way i've been able to make this recall process work for me is by setting up a google alert about nissan recalls to remind me to call them periodically. otherwise they would never inform me about any developments with this recall. when i finally called them again they required far too much information from me just to give me information about the recall. it's like they just want to put so many roadblocks on this process to make sure that most people just give up and drive unsafe cars instead of getting them fixed. and that's at each step. i give all this information when i talk to one person then i talk to someone else and have to give them the same information and then the next and so on. i can't believe how much time this process wastes. and finally the dealership is ready to ...

Takata recall ~ i traded this car in for a newer one. because of this recall, no fix existing, not knowing when a fix might come in, i had to take a $500 loss. will i get reimbursed for this? thanks

I have been waiting for an airbag replacement in driver's side of my nissan versa 2009 hatchback. it is taking too long and it is very dangerous. my daughter drives this car and i don't want her to get hurt in any way for form. please contact me asap to get this done please. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 nissan versa. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v044000 (air bags); however, the contact was unable to get the remedy completed because the dealer was unable to accommodate the contact's schedule. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. rockaway nissan (600 burnside ave, inwood, ny) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Nissan versa. consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the front becomes unattached and drags the ground. *js

Tl* takata recall. the contact owned a 2009 nissan versa. the contact stated that while her daughter was proceeding from a stop sign at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle was struck on the front drivers side by another vehicle. the contact stated the airbags deployed with metal shrapnel. the contact stated that there was an unknown warning light illuminated prior to the collision. a police report was filed. the contact was taken to urgent care where they were diagnosed with chemical burns on both right and left hands. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic which deemed the vehicle a total loss. the manufacturer or the local dealer were not contacted. the contact received a notice from the kentucky cabinet alerting her of a recall on her vehicle vin approximately one year after the collision. the vehicle mileage was unknown.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 nissan versa. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer (banister nissan of chesapeake, 930 n battlefield blvd, chesapeake, va 23320, (757) 217-9022) to be serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 17v449000 (air bags). after the recall repairs, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the air bag indicator did not illuminate prior to the recall repair. the dealer provided a loaner vehicle for several months because the part was not available. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified that the recall repair failed to provide a remedy and provided no solution other than having the dealer repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was not available.