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2017 Nissan Pathfinder Air bags Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
4%of 188 total for the year
Median mileage
58,473miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, 4% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,473 miles. 2 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.

“Airbag light blinks all the time. DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT). I can't reset it even I tried everything using diagnostic mode with ignition on/off process or OBD II tool. Nissan has Service Bulletin NTB19-071 which includes my vehicle year(2017) in it, but I couldn't find it from the recall case. Only 2013~2016 Pathfinder has recall history with NTB16-054a. I think 2017 also have same issue. There's no issue to drive so far with airbag light blinking, but I'm not sure if the airbag will be deployed when it needs to do.”

NHTSA complaint #11564914, filed 2024-01

“I was involved in a collision, and despite the force of the impact, the vehicle's airbags failed to deploy.Following the accident, the main dashboard SRS airbag indicator light began flashing. Additionally, the passenger airbag light indicates that the passenger airbag remains OFF even when an adult is properly seated in the front passenger seat.”

NHTSA complaint #11762439, filed 2026-09

“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the air bag and sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact refused the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11664526, filed 2025-06, 100,000 miles

“Airbag light blinks/ disabled all the time. DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) Can't reset/ reprogram! Nissan has Service Bulletin NTB19-071 which includes My vehicle year in it, but when called Dealer was told no recalls for that issue! Vehicle is available for inspection upon request.”

NHTSA complaint #11457049, filed 2022-03

“The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while her husband was crossing an intersection at 35 MPH, another vehicle was driving reckless and drove past a left turn stop light causing that vehicle to crash into the passenger side of the vehicle. On impact, the vehicle's air bags failed to deploy, no warning lights illuminated either. The driver sustained injuries to his neck, back, left elbow and both knees. The front passenger sustained neck, back and left shoulder injuries. Both parties were taken to the hospital where they were treated for their injuries. …”

NHTSA complaint #11228939, filed 2019-07, 58,473 miles

Related service bulletins

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 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine
83 complaints
Other or unknown
41 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
34 complaints
Electrical system
27 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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