1993 Nissan Maxima Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 15%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Nissan Maxima, 15% of the 78 complaints for this model year. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“This was a front end collision that occured at a high rate of speed in which the drivers side air bag did not deploy. We contacted Nissan they didn't seem interested and sent some literature to us. We have a statement from the auto shop it was towed to in which the ower stated the air bag should have went off. The car was totalled and this was our 3rd Maxima. Needless to say this will sadly be our last. I'm very disappointed that Nissan didn't seem to care about the air bag not deploying. I hope to warn anymore Maxima drivers out there.”
NHTSA complaint #746371, filed 2001-06“While travleing 35 MPH consumer was involved in a head-on collision , and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #851955, filed 1999-10“While driving 35 MPH the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. The drivers air bag deployed and as a result the driver sustained second degree burns to the face.”
NHTSA complaint #10018185, filed 2003-05“While driving undercarriage of vehicle hit the road and driver's airbag deployed, causing a crash and injuries. Manufacturer said airbag was suppose to deploy in undercarriage impact. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #838764, filed 1999-06Related recalls
- 94V007000Jan 12, 1994In some underbody impacts the airbag sensor activates and sends a signal to the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel, causing the driver's side…Covers: Nissan Maxima 1992–1993
Related 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)…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 18 | 17% |
| 2016 | 14 | 10% |
| 2014 | 24 | 25% |
| 2013 | 16 | 26% |
| 2012 | 27 | 25% |
| 2011 | 23 | 22% |
| 2010 | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 | 43 | 13% |
| 2008 | 23 | 29% |
| 2007 | 18 | 14% |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2003 | 35 | 17% |
| 2002 | 29 | 14% |
| 2001 | 29 | 17% |
| 2000 | 23 | 6% |
| 1999 | 18 | 11% |
| 1998 | 24 | 21% |
| 1997 | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 | 16 | 17% |
| 1995 | 25 | 16% |
| 1994 | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 | 12 | 15% |
| 1992 | 11 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1993 Nissan Maxima
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology