This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1995 Nissan 240sx. The air bag control module was defective and the light began flashing a few years ago. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the light did not affect the functionality of the air bags. Recently, the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and he stated that the air bags would not work in a crash because the air bag light was illuminated. The engine size and number of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage was 90,000 and failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 10/23/07
Airbag module replaced May 2000. It needs to be replaced again, Nissan refuses to replace free of charge. The air bags failed twice in a short period of time without the consumer getting involved in accident. The consumer says the air bags were defective and the manufacturer should pay for the cost of replacing it. Besides, the consumer was concerned about safety.
While driving on road noticed airbag light came on and stayed on. Contacted dealer, dealer stated that it was air bag control unit that needed to be replaced.
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- Capecoral, FL, USA