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2009 Nissan 370Z Air bags Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 153 total for the year
Median mileage
37,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Nissan 370Z, 4% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 miles. 1 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.

“The passenger side air bag light stayed on and I took it to the dealer. They said the seat cushion had to be replaced because it was the air bag sensor that was faulty. It cost me over $2100 dollars out of pocket. That was after Nissan corp. Agreed to pay $500 towards the cost. I might add that the passenger seat was still in like new condition.”

NHTSA complaint #10816531, filed 2015-12, 41,000 miles

“I have two issues, first my passenger seat air bag indicator light is occassionally turned off even though the seat is occupied. I am told by the dealership to have the passenger move around to have the seat belt appropriately set. I am unsure if this will truely resolve the issue. I noted many of the same issues on the internet. My second issues relates to the driver side air bag that did not activate when I was severly rear ended. My car also hit the car in front of me. It was a major hit as I incurred in excess of $10,000.00 in damages.”

NHTSA complaint #10702100, filed 2015-03, 35,000 miles

“Passenger airbags fail to recognize me (5'6 118lbs) the sensors have been unreliable since purchase but now never see me. Nissan claims 120lb cut off is government standard. Refuses to acknowledge issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10422747, filed 2011-08, 30,000 miles

“Passenger airbag sensor came on and shows the passenger air bag is off. The airbag light is flashing as well with no warning at all. Just starting the car, the passenger airbag light came on and said air bag off and flashing light on dash. Passenger airbag won't turn back on and doesn't work putting passengers in great danger.”

NHTSA complaint #11064429, filed 2018-01, 40,000 miles

“My vehicle has only 12,400 miles, and the passenger air bag light will not go off and the airbag light in the dash keeps blinking. Millions of Nissan vehicles have had the same problem. I want my Nissan dealership, where I purchased this vehicle ( M’Lady in Crystal Lake, IL ), to fix this at no cost to me.”

NHTSA complaint #11424973, filed 2021-07

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017240%
2014110%
201316%
2012319%
201065%
200964%

Other parts of the 2009 Nissan 370Z

Steering
88 complaintsElectrical system
67 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan 370Z

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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