2009 Nissan Titan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 19%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,147miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Nissan Titan, 19% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,147 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I bought my Nissan versa 2009 in henderson Nissan in nevada. 9 months after (11/23/2009) the passenger airbag lights went on . I took it back to the dealer ship and they fix. Now last feb.09,2015 the passenger airbag light is flashing. I took my car to the same dealership were I bought my car to check for that problem. They told me that my car need a new airbag and spiral cable that will cost me $1241. I ask them why, this is a manufacture defect why should I pay for it. They say because I dont have any more warranty. I said this is one of the safety feature of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690662, filed 2015-02, 56,147 miles“Our 2009 Nissan Titan was involved in a roll over accident and no air bags deployed. The driver side air bags did NOT deployed at all. My son ended up with a broken collarbone, fractured back rib and possibly humorous fracture on muscle injuries the accident. My insurance company has inspected the vehicle and has possession of it at a salvage yard. There were no indications that there was something wrong with the air bags or the air bag sensors.”
NHTSA complaint #11529973, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the air bag emblem had separated; however, the air bag emblem cover remained attached. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) which was linked to the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed. The dealer determined that the clockspring had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11570851, filed 2024-02, 285,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. While traveling at speeds of 45 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle began to decrease in speed. The vehicle speed decreased to 25 MPH however the brakes would not engage any further. The vehicle proceeded to crash into the rear end of a preceding vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy on impact. The crash was being investigated by his insurance company. The VIN was not available at the time of the complaint. The failure and the current mileages were 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10320392, filed 2010-03, 25,000 miles“The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, she attempted to avoid crashing into a dog and lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle rolled over several times and none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was repaired. Two years later, the failure occurred a second time while driving 60 MPH in the rain. The vehicle became airborne and flipped over, but none of the air bags deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10419696, filed 2011-08, 500 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 Titan 2008–2011, Pathfinder 2008–2011, Xterra 2008–2011 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11007000Sep 4, 2024VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC944, PC946, PC947, PC949 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004-2012 Armada…
- 10129119Jan 5, 2018Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE January 5, 2018 The announcement from October 6, 2017 has been revised: - Dealers may now use revised TSB…
- 10130684Jan 4, 2018VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT This bulletin has been amended. The reprogramming procedure has been…
- 10117404Aug 15, 2017Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign Temporary suspension of this campaign on all affected 2004-2006 model year vehicles. Nissan is aware of reprogramming…
- 10119206Jun 23, 2017Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is committed to customer satisfaction. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service…
- 10119201Jun 22, 2017VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on…
- 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…
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 33% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 18% |
| 2012 | 7 | 32% |
| 2011 | 3 | 12% |
| 2010 | 7 | 15% |
| 2009 | 9 | 19% |
| 2008 | 14 | 11% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 7% |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% |
| 2004 | 38 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Titan
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Titan
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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