10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 42,304 miles
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At 45,000 miles the air bag light came on. Dealers wants an arm, a leg, and half of the other leg to fix. This is a common problem and there is not a recall yet. Dealer says they can start replacing parts but that may not fix the problem. Verbal estimate could be around $3,200 to start! care is pristine, garage kept, never seen rain or snow. Help! please make Nissan fix this know issue.
- Cambridge, OH, USA
Air bag lights have been flashing for 3 years whether parked or in motion, dealership says $1500 to diagnose but believes bags are not functioning and advises to "drive safely" if I decide not to repair. Not on recall list which is unreal this is a safety issues as bags will not go off if in a collision according to dealership.
- Laguna Niguel, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to warner Nissan (1070 bright rd, findlay, oh 45840 (419) 423-7162) where it was diagnosed that both frontal air bags needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed him that the failure was related to the seat belt. No other assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 45,270.
- Findaly, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was unoccupied and the air bags did not deploy however, the air bag warning indicator illuminated after the crash. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to Nissan gettel, located on 3530 bee ridge rd, sarasota, fl 34239, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was advised that she would have to pay out of pocket for the vehicle to be inspected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,451. The VIN was not available.
- Sarasota, FL, USA
I wan't told it was a takata recall. My air bag light went on 9 times and I only have 41K on the car. Every time the dealer told me it came from the seats.
- Maricopa, AZ, USA
Takata recall I own a 2005 Nissan 350 Z. the airbag light has been on for a few years now. The dealership told me that it would cost 1000 to fix it. I've in Florida (very humid). Why has my car's airbags not been recalled?
- Tallahassee, FL, USA
I bought this vehicle used about 5 years ago. About 2 years ago I started to have a flashing air bag light on for no reason. This happens randomly usually when I just start the car up. As with most owners in the North I don't drive it in the winter so I put on around 35K since I bought it. I searched the web to see if anyone was having the same problem and they sure were. I tried the reset procedure found online and it worked for awhile. Now it comes on more often and I just try to reset it again. It didn't take much searching to find out that Nissan is charging owners (my year) $600-3,000 to repair and the problem came back for some again. Some even reported having an accident and the bags did not deploy. I have not had it to a dealer simply because I can't afford to replace the seats some have had to.
- Rittman, OH, USA
Like so many others that I have read, my airbag light flashes for the passengers side airbag. I am a second owner of this car that has never been involved in a wreck of any kind. This car has been babied by me as well as the previous owner. It is garage kept and hardly ever driven. Milage is only 52000 after 11 years!! light has been reset but still comes back on. This is obviously a manufactured defect and if someone is hurt because of no action I will sue Nissan as well as NHTSA for not doing anything about it!!!
- Decatur, AL, USA
My car hasn't been in an accident or anything and yet my airbag light is flashing and my airbags are disconnected. I don't understand why my airbags won't be fixed by Nissan I'm not sure when this happened. And I'm not sure about the miles. Nissan will have this.
- Naperville, IL, USA
Airbag light is constantly going on, even after resetting numerous times. After reading other complaints about this issue, air bag failing is a common issue with this car. I would appreciate if NHTSA would open an investigation into premature airbag failure in 350zs.
- Ellicott City, MD, USA
Swerved car to avoid hitting a deer. When I straightened out the car the air bag light was on. Took car to the dealer who said I needed to install a whole passenger seat. Approx $1500-2000 dollars. When checking out different websites there are many many complaints about air bag lights going on. All were told seats needed to be replaced. This car has on 25000 miles now. As I only use the car when I am by myself for fear of the passenger airbag not going off. Can't even sell the car with this problem.
- Chesterfield, NJ, USA
I have owned the vehicle for several years. I purchased an extended warranty when I purchased the car. Did no good. Nissan does not honor their warranties or promises. When my air bag light started flashing on and off continuously I wanted to know why. I knew their had to be a defect or malfunction some where. I was told that I would have to foot the bill for about 2,000.my warranty would not cover the sensor or what ever they schemed to come up with. My air bag still continuously flashes. I don't drive it much any more because it's such a nuisance. Shame on Nissan and they have lost a customer for life.. I am campaigning against them. I don't want anyone to go thru what I am still going thru. Sincerely, pissed off
- Saint Marys, GA, USA
Owner of Nissan 350Z roadster. Car is in mint condition only has 39,000+ miles and is 10 years old. Never had any problems other than tires, battery, brakes replacement over years. All of a sudden airbag light starting flashing on dash. Took to dealer that did "diagnosis" for $100+ and said module in driver side bag code B1134 needs replacing for $1200. Driver is unemployed at moment and laid-off. Dealership just said "drive safely" when leaving and deciding not to shell out $1200 at moment. Nissan refuses any goodwill to fix car even though this is an airbag related issue and possible safety hazard. Says the car is not under warranty (which is at 36,000 for Nissan) and the car has not had any major problems therefore in 10 years and has been a "good running car." Nissan feels it is driver's responsibility to repair. Other car manufacturers constantly recall airbag devices but not Nissan -- 2007 Nissan roadster 350 has had a recall for an airbag issue. Number for 2007:NHTSA campaign number: 08V521000 and the airbag module part number is 28556cd00. Owner of this vehicle looked up any other owners that may have had problem and this appears to be a common issue with owners of this year and make. See lists and lists of complaints here from other owners ofthis model when will Nissan take responsibility
- Laguna Niguel, CA, USA
I am the original owner of a 2007 350Z. I just found out today that there has been a recall on the passenger air bag sensor since November 2008. I first began to notice the passenger air bag light being off over three (3) years ago. I had my 100,000 mile service around six (6) months ago. The sensor was listed as problematic, but not identified as a potential recall. Today, I called the Nissan usa number and spoke with [xxx] who told me that my VIN # did not match the ones from the recall in November 2008. I informed her that if a passenger in my car is harmed because Nissan usa will not live up to its responsibility to its customers and community, there will be a major lawsuit coming. I feel that the callus position of the company will prevent me from purchasing from them again, ,,although I like their cars. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan 350Z. While driving approximately 65 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The dealer stated that the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 12/9/14 updated 8/31/2017
- Rocky Mount, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, the contact mentioned that the seat belt and horn failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the air bag sensor module and tire pressure sensors were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000.
- Hampton , VA, USA
I didn't have an incident/accident yet, but after reviewing similar issues/complaints I wanted to add my concerns to the list as well. I bought a 2005 350Z Sept. 2013 with approximately 48,000 miles and now my air bag light is blinking. Called Nissan service and of course for a fee they will diagnose the problem. It seems to me they already know the problem and haven't done anything to address it. If its an issue on the 2007 edition, it's surely an issue with its predecessors.
- Austin, TX, USA
Just bought my 2005 350Z 35 days ago and my airbag light all of a sudden begin blinking on an off. I am taking it in to the mechanic to see what could be the cause of this and hopefully he does not tell me that I have to get the airbag replaced. It is very odd to see the other complaints of this very same thing but there is no recall on them.
- Deatsville, AL, USA
Took my to the local Nissan dealer after the airbag light started flashing continuously and paid $85 for the test which indicated the passenger side airbag needed to be replaced. At the time, the car had less than 40,000 miles. The estimated cost of the replacement was $600. I have not replaced the bag yet but have avoided carrying passengers to minimize risk of injury. I have contacted Nissan and been told that this is not a recall item which seems hard to understand after reviewing numerous posts about this problem and other passenger side recalls.
- Saint Simons Island, GA, USA
- Wheeling, WV, USA