2007 Nissan Pathfinder Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 4%of 561 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, 4% of the 561 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2007 Nissan Pathfinder with 112,000 miles was driven to fred anderson Nissan in asheville for service regarding issues with the transmission shifting improperly. After waiting 4 hours, I was delivered a quote for over $7,000 regarding replacement of my radiator, transmission, thermostat, and airbag system. I purchased this vehicle 6 months ago with an extended warranty from flow honda of winston-salem.”
NHTSA complaint #11184033, filed 2019-03, 112,000 miles“Airbag - my airbag light is on. I saw that there is a recall. However, the Nissan dealer says there is no recall. Seatbelts - I have to insert into the fastener several times before clicking in place. Other is my main horn. Does not work and has not worked for over a year.”
NHTSA complaint #11217548, filed 2019-06, 180,000 miles“My wife was in a head on crash, a man turned left in front of her she hit him. The wreak was head on for her truck and side impact for him. Thank god she was wearing her seat belt because no air bags were deployed. The speed limit in that area is 45 MPH. How does a head on crash at 45 MPH not deploy on the driver side? We bought the car used from an independent dealer in dallas tx in 2010.”
NHTSA complaint #10886024, filed 2016-07, 117,000 miles“My airbag warning light continue to blink, got it check by a Nissan dealer, they inform me its a airbag cable and I feel its a defect in the air bar. The dealer want me to pay the cost. Please inform”
NHTSA complaint #10717469, filed 2015-05, 135,678 miles“My husband was driving to work on the m1 doing 70 MPH when the passenger side impact air bags deployed and exploded for no reason. Luckily my husband froze and slowly moved over to the slow lane. The vehicle was recovered and taken back to the dealer were they said they could not find why it had gone off. So they called Nissan for advice who then came out and took the air bag sensor system out to be tested. …”
NHTSA complaint #10277948, filed 2009-07, 17,400 milesRelated recalls
- 08V690000Dec 29, 2008Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2005–2009, Frontier 2005–2009, Xterra 2005–2009
Related service bulletins
- 11007001Jul 8, 2024VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2005-2013 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC945 and PC948 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2005-2013 Frontier (D40)…
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192506Jan 8, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM: Squeal/Squeak noise from the front brakes: While moving forward or reverse, with very light brake application (pedal pressure), after the vehicle has been…
- 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…
- 10047580Oct 11, 2012Nissan: consumer alert issued, regarding counterfeit air bags and danger of using, installing or replacing, in vehicles and air bags fails to meet standards of reliability…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 18 | 17% |
| 2015 | 55 | 17% |
| 2014 | 92 | 16% |
| 2013 | 177 | 20% |
| 2012 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 | 12 | 27% |
| 2010 | 11 | 28% |
| 2009 | 11 | 30% |
| 2008 | 41 | 13% |
| 2007 | 23 | 4% |
| 2006 | 14 | 2% |
| 2005 | 22 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 16% |
| 2003 | 14 | 13% |
| 2002 | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 11 | 11% |
| 1998 | 10 | 7% |
| 1997 | 13 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 7% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
337 complaintsEngine cooling
128 complaintsFuel system
119 complaintsEngine
114 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
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