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2010 Nissan Pathfinder airbags problems
moderate 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
When does it fail?
Of the 10 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 25% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 4 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* the contact was calling on behalf of the owner of a 2010 Nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to kelly Nissan of beverly (420 cabot street, beverly, ma 01915; 978-922-1405). The contact was advised to bring in the vehicle to be diagnosed and repaired. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Nissan pathfinder. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to peruzzi Nissan (215-943-6200, located at 165 Lincoln hwy, fairless hills, pa 19030) where it was stated that the failure was a known issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no…
On 01/20/25, I brought my vehicle to Nissan of Downtown L.A , to fix a manufacturer recall of drivers side airbag. The invoice indicates "Inspect Driver Bag Module and Replace Driver Air Bag Cover." "Upon Inspection Performed Recall, Inspect Driver Air Bag And Replace Driver Air Bag Cover And Check Found Vehicle OK." Approximately four months later, the red airbag light on my dashboard was…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 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?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 110,875 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Nissan/Pathfinder.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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