2001 Nissan Xterra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Nissan Xterra, 5% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 8 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.
“I was traveling at approximately 35 MPH when a vehicle pulled out of a business parking lot, the vehicle failed to yield, causing me to collide with her driver door. My concern is that my airbag in my 2001 Nissan Xterra failed to deploy causing me to hit the steering wheel with my chest. I contacted Nissan and the results were that I failed to properly decelerate; this was the cause for the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10246748, filed 2008-10, 80,000 miles“Major intrusion on front end after a motor vehicle accident without air bag deployment. This occurred on the highway after sliding on ice and being hit head on by a ford f150.”
NHTSA complaint #10954048, filed 2017-02, 121,000 miles“I was driving home from work on 8/29/06 when a vehicle struck me head-on. My airbags in my vehicle failed to deploy, although I suffered minor injuries I feel that my airbags should have deployed. I filed a complaint with Nissan but have not heard anything back concerning on checking the vehicle, etc. The SUV is already repaired it took approximately 2 1/2 weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10168983, filed 2006-09“Vehicle hit a light pole on passenger's side near headlight, radiator pushed back about 6 inches. Neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered neck/ back, and head injuries. Vehicle at dealership at this time, may be totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #8006904, filed 2002-04“Consumer states vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 20-25 MPH with a tree and neither air bag deployed. The dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8006446, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 30% |
| 2012 | 4 | 25% |
| 2011 | 9 | 38% |
| 2010 | 11 | 29% |
| 2009 | 6 | 32% |
| 2008 | 23 | 19% |
| 2007 | 26 | 5% |
| 2006 | 20 | 3% |
| 2005 | 19 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 14% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Xterra
43 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Xterra
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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