1997 Nissan D21 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 37%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Nissan D21, 37% of the 57 complaints for this model year. 19 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, which forced the vehicle into another vehicle, and into a retaining wall. Upon impact, the driver's air bag did not deploy. Manufacturer was notified. The consumer states theat the vehicle had three major impacts and was considered a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #8014540, filed 2002-07“Was going about 40-50mph when another vehicle had stopped. Applied brakes quickly. Vehicle slid into other vehicle. Front end pushed towards radiator. The air bags failed to deploy. The ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle quickly. The seat belts failed to restrain passenger who hit head on dashboard. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #849663, filed 1999-10“Consumer involved in a collision. Hit another vehicle at 40 MPH impact on the right front bumper, taking out headlights, and then ran into a tree head-on, and driver's side airbag did not deploy, causing neck and shoulder injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #860372, filed 2000-04“Frontal crash with livestock - airbag did not deploy. Also the passenger seatbelt did not lock into place preventing passenger from going forward into dash and windshield. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #767985, filed 2002-10“Consume rwas traveling about 40mph on highway and a animal ran across the street. Consumer was trying to avoid the animal and swerved into a tree. Upon impact, frontal airbag didn't deploy at all.”
NHTSA complaint #874155, filed 2000-10Related 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 1997 Nissan D21
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Nissan D21
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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