This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
My car crashed into the back of another vehicle. I had plenty of time to stop, but my car just didn't & my airbags didn't deploy. Even before the crash, the dash lights flicker on and off, & I can barely see with my headlights! also, my car makes loud cranking noises when I turn. Every car I see like mine, has a smashed up front end & has all the same issues. I can't currently afford a new car, but I'm scared to death to drive mine, but I have no choice. Help me please! who can I contact? I strongly believe these cars are not fit for driving. I need my problems solved fast before something more serious happens! if I would have known how dangerous these cars truly are, I would have bought something else to keep myself and others on the road safe. I don't have the means at this time in my life to buy a safer and more reliable vehicle. I even had to take time off from college, because I do not have reliable transportation to get myself there. It's very devastating.
Consumer states while driving at any speed and with no warning the air bag light comes on and the air bag could be inoperative in the event of a vehicle accident. Dealer notified.
Consumer states while driving the airbag sensor light illuminated. Took to dealer and they stated that the control unit for the airbag had failed. Consumer feels unsafe, airbags may not deploy in an accident.
I would like to add that I have an extented warranty that clearly states that airbag sensors are not covered, however, the dianostics indicated that the failure was an airbag control unit. Which didn't state that it was not covered. I have spoken with the dealer and the Nissan coorporate office and although I have a case number which is 3146876 have not gotten any positive results just the normal red tape a consumer encounters. In any case, I feel this has to be a manufactuer dedect as any safety devices should last the life of the vehicle or at least 100,000 miles. Also the dealer that I put on this form is the servicing dealer. I purchased the vehicle new in sanford, nc. Please assist me with this matter at your earliest convience. Thank you kindly.
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- Groveport, OH, USA