TAKATA RECALL WHILE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN MOTION, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS REMAINED ON SEVERAL TIMES WHILE THE SEAT HAS BEEN OCCUPIED. 7 ATTEMPTS AT REPAIR HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTED, INCLUDING REPLACING PARTS AND UPDATING SENSORS. I HAVE ALL REPAIR DOCUMENTS FROM 2 NISSAN DEALERSHIPS ALONG WITH NISSANS' LETTER AND EMAIL THAT THEY WERE NOT IN A POSITION TO HELP ME.
2013 nissan Pathfinder airbags problems
severe 144 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
144
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/0…
THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT REGISTERING A OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE SEAT. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TIME DID REGISTER A AIRBAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT. THE LOCAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOWNLOADED THE FAULT AND CLEARED IT AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN BRING IT BACK IN. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN BUT NOT AIRBAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON THE DASH. …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 nissan Pathfinder?
It's a meaningful issue. 144 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
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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