1993 Nissan Maxima air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1993 Nissan Maxima — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving 35 mph or less brake failed. Following the brake failure, frontal air bags deployed without any impact being sustained. *ak”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“While driving 35 mph the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. The drivers air bag deployed and as a result the driver sustained second degree burns to the face. *nlm *scc”
filed May 5, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Maxima | 18 | 17% |
| 2016 Maxima | 14 | 10% |
| 2014 Maxima | 24 | 25% |
| 2013 Maxima | 16 | 26% |
| 2012 Maxima | 27 | 25% |
| 2011 Maxima | 23 | 22% |
| 2010 Maxima | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 Maxima | 43 | 13% |
| 2008 Maxima | 23 | 29% |
| 2007 Maxima | 18 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.