1995 Nissan Maxima Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 16%of 152 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Nissan Maxima, 16% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While traveling at 50 MPH in the rain consumer saw a tree that fell on the road. Consumer could not avoid hitting the tree. Impact flattened the hood, and the window shield came into the vehicle. Also, sun roof was smashed. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer struck her head on the steering wheel. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10117485, filed 2005-04, 138,000 miles“The air bag light came on and remained on, after the vehicle was started. The mechanic ran a diagnostic and found the air bag had a faulty unit and it needed to be replaced. Nissan of the ne region was contacted, and they stated an air bag was not needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10019570, filed 2003-05, 75,000 miles“Woman stopped short. My brakes were applied but my car hit the rear of woman's car. Airbag did not open resulting in extensive damage to my car and injury to driver.”
NHTSA complaint #10030554, filed 2003-07“The contact owns a 1995 Nissan Maxima. During the summer months, the contact noticed smoke coming out of the steering wheel cover where the air bag was located. He will take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. The failure mileage was 144,000 and current mileage was 167,000. Updated 01/09/09. Updated 01/09/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10251073, filed 2008-12, 144,000 miles“While traveling approximately 20mph had collision with 3 other vehicles head-on. Maxima's air bag deployed. Driver's hands, at 8 & 4 position, were severly injured. The right fingers went into the hand & the thumb went into the wrist. Owner had 4 weeks of therapy. Unable to use hand. No burns to face due to having nylon air bag. The sensors were located in bumper at time of accident.”
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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 1995 Nissan Maxima
22 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Nissan Maxima
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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