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1999 Nissan Pathfinder Air bags Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
11%of 104 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder, 11% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 10 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.

“My left wrist was burned badly when the air bags deployed after an accident I was involved in. Is whatever is put in the air bag to burn a person's skin necessary? Is there another way?”

NHTSA complaint #10723543, filed 2015-06, 135,000 miles

“I wrote previously on issues with my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder & recalls safety defects etc..etc.. ? Re airbag switch installation to my vehicle after years of inquiries & being told by Nissan dealers & Nissan north america consumer affairs there were no recalls &/or safety advisory even after receipt of a red urgent recall card from the dealer I purchased my vehicle from stating that I have been notified by my vehicle division of the existing problem ???? …”

NHTSA complaint #10260404, filed 2009-03, 80,000 miles

“Airbag failure 2 deploy x2 1st 2004 head on collision which lead 2 permanent disability & loss of my career of 20+ yrs police report stts airbags should have deployed & im lucky im not dead I filled this form prior I had substantial injuries however it states no injuries again in 2007 my child head on mva & again airbags did not deploy seat belts also failed to restrain help anyone with similar problem call me as I've only been told no complaints by Nissan I also noted 54+ service notifications of which none of I was notified Nissan does not recall their vehicles 1999 mv now recalled what do…”

NHTSA complaint #10219149, filed 2008-02, 80,000 miles

“Airbag failure x2 on front end crash with significant damage & disabling injuries in 2004 & again in 2006 I have made complaints on same & was told no other like complaints on any 99 nissans.”

NHTSA complaint #10219037, filed 2008-02, 80,000 miles

“The air bags did not come out and the front end of the Pathfinder was smashed significantly. The officer at the scene said he believed that the air bags should have come out. The air bags in the other car involved in the accident deployed. I have pictures of my car. Dt”

NHTSA complaint #770624, filed 2002-12

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
202524%
202422%
202322%
202254%
202012%
201945%
201845%
201774%
20161817%
20155517%
20149216%
201317720%
2012417%
20111227%
20101128%
20091130%
20084113%
2007234%
2006142%
2005222%
20041116%
20031413%
200296%
200194%
200044%
19991111%
1998107%
1997136%
1996117%
199511%
199411%

Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder

Suspension
35 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology