2008 Nissan Pathfinder Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 13%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, 13% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was involved in a wreck. I rear ended someone. I was doing 50 to 55 miles per hour before I hit my brakes. There wasn't enough time to slow down much. Everything I've read says if it was a front on collision more than 15mph says the air bags should deploy. I know I was going well over 15mph when I hit them. Why did they not deploy?”
NHTSA complaint #11166735, filed 2019-01, 148,000 miles“May14,2019 my horn stopped working and my air bag light is flashing. Noticed my air bag came on when I started it up on may 14, 2019 also that day I had a car pull out in front me and noticed the horn does not work either. After googling the problem I was informed Nissan had a recall but dealers were not fixing the problem and charging customers to fix it at their cost.”
NHTSA complaint #11208552, filed 2019-05, 220,000 miles“My airbag light has been flashing. I took it to the dealer and I was told that my airbag modular failed due to corrosion and that there's only 1 left in the whole united states. They are trying to charge me $1,500.00 to fix this problem, when it was recalled previously by Nissan. I live in maryland and was never aware of this recall and Nissan shows no recalls ever made on my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11280171, filed 2019-11, 85,000 miles“Takata recall, I've been told several times that my VIN number is not part of the recall. I was recently in accident with major front end damage. I rear ended an SUV in the brooklyn battery tunnel. My speed was approx 15-25mph. My bumper cover, grill, radiator, transmission cooler, fan, fan shroud, headlight,s hood, etc have to be replaced, I've attached a picture. It should be pretty clear that the air bag should have gone off.”
NHTSA complaint #10816314, filed 2015-12, 141,000 miles“Airbag light had come on indicating an issue, but also light and controls on the steering wheel are failing. Vehicle has never been in an accident and there is no reason for this failure. Abs brakes activate randomly without warning preventing and causing the inability to stop. Abs can not be stopped unless I stop and turn off my vehicle and start again. Very dangerous. Cant stop when I need to. During city driving on a dry surface and approaching a stop light my brakes failed several times with the ABS activating and making it impossible to stop. Random and without warning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407169, filed 2021-04, 168,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V067000Feb 10, 2023Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2008–2011, Xterra 2008–2011, Frontier 2008–2011 +3 more
- 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…
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 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
155 complaintsFuel system
81 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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