The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated, and the "Passenger Air Bag Off" warning message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with occupant sensor unit failure. The front passenger seat and the occupant sensor unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not re…
2009 Nissan Rogue airbags problems
moderate 96 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
96
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
I CAN'T GET THE AIRBAG TO STOP FLASHING. I'VE BEEN TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP TWICE. THEY RESET IT AND THEN IT BEGINS FLASHING WITHIN DAYS.
AFTER REMOVING A BRIEFCASE FROM THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD STAYS ON (FLASHES). IT NEVER GOES OFF WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
THIS IS TO REPORT THE CONSTANT FLASHING AIRBAG WARNING SIGNAL ON THE PANEL OF MY VEHICLE. NOW THE SIGNAL HAS ADVANCED TO INCLUDE A PERSON WITH A BALLOON BAG IN A SITTING POSITION. I HAVE JUST OVER 60,000 MILES BUT THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON BUT NOT GOING OFF NOW IT'S CONSTANT. I CONTACTED NISSAN SERVICE TO REPORT THE PROBLEM AND ASKED IF IT COULD BE LOOKED AT AS A RECALL ITEM. I WAS T…
I HAVE THE SRS LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OCCUPANT SEAT SENSOR IS BAD AND NEED REPLACEMENT. THIS DEVICE STOP THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG FROM DEPLOYING EVEN IF THERE IS AN OCCUPANT, SO THEY ARE AT RISK. DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY USERS NEED TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A SAFETY DEVICE THAT SHOULD WORK. 2008 NISSAN ROGUE WAS RECALLED, SO WHY OTHER YEAR AREN'T IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT SOLVED.
TAKATA RECALL. AFTER THE CRASH THE AIRBAG WENT OUT BUT NOT INFLATED. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND BECAUSE OF A WATER BUMP THE VEHICLE MOVES AND CRASH WITH THE HIGHWAY DIVISION THROWING THE VEHICLE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND STOPED INMEDIATELY. AFTER THAT I REMOVED VERY EASY THE AIRBAG AND WALK AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE .SEATBELTS LOCKED.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Nissan Rogue?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 96 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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