1996 Nissan 200SX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 32%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Nissan 200SX, 32% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air bag light flashes constantly. Dlr says srs computer has failed and will cost $600.00 to repair. Dlr should pay for this item as it is safety and has been reported several times by different owners. On some the airbag has deployed for no reason.”
NHTSA complaint #10058723, filed 2004-02, 72,000 miles“Air bag light flashes. Dealer says air bag will not deploy and computer module is bad with a replacement cost to us (the owner) of $600. There is no explanation why this would go bad. Dealer says they sometimes go bad. This is a safety issue and we believe that it should be repaired at no cost to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #757407, filed 2002-01“Srs control unit failed without any reason. Car was not in motion, and had not been involved in any accident of any kind at any time. After vehicle was started, the red airbag warning light remained illuminated. Dealer replace the srs control unit for $595 (installed.) how reliable are these units? Can it be depended upon in the event of an accident?o”
NHTSA complaint #712016, filed 1999-09“While at a stop vehicle was hit in the rear by a dodge van. This caused vehicle to crash into the rear of vehicle in front, which was also stopped. There was no deployment of air bags. The vehicle was totalled. Consumer also struck a deer resulting in $3900 in damage yet neither frontal air bag deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #817008, filed 1997-10“Rearend collision with 2000 dodge p/u. Injuries include concussion, facial and chest bruises, three broken bones on right foot. Air bags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #767355, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10025522Jan 27, 2014Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Nissan 200SX
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Nissan 200SX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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