1. Nissan Sentra
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Air Bags

2002 Nissan Sentra Air Bags Problems

23
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 23 stored complaint records:

  • 6 indicate a crash
  • 4 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • takata recall · 7 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
60–100k mi3
150–400k mi2
1–30k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 9, 2019

    Air Bags

    Takata recall. Went to dealership to replace the recalled airbag. They inspected the airbag inflator, said it does not need to be replaced. They did not do any repair or replacement work on the takata airbag despite the fact that the recall notification stating that the nissan dealer will replace the air bag inflator with a new one. *dt vin available *jb

    ODI 11166077

  • August 4, 2018

    Air Bags

    I was notified of air bag recall by nissan. I took my vehicle to the local dealership and they agreed to fix but wanted me to release them of responsibility if they cracked my dash board during the repair. I refused to give permission to damage my vehicle. As instructed by the dealership i called 1800 nissan consumer affairs and reported and they also confirmed they could repair but said i would have to assume…

    ODI 11128238

  • November 1, 2017

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v287000 (air bags) and 07v527000 (electrical system); however, the contact was unable to get the remedy performed due to the nearest dealer being 600 miles away. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was…

    ODI 11075491

  • October 25, 2017

    Air Bags

    On october 25, 2017 i received a letter about airbag safety recall from the department of highway safety and motor vehicle regarding an urgent request from nissan manufacturer concerning safety issues affecting my vehicle. There information received from my nissan 2002 sentra that is currently registered under my name. I am filing the complaint to verify what will be my next step to take immediate action and have…

    ODI 11044070

  • October 25, 2017

    Air Bags

    On october 25, 2017 i received 2 letters regarding a vehicle recall for my nissan sentra 2002 concerning issues with my airbag that is defective am reporting this problem because i will like to know what will be my next step and how can i fix this issue that concerns me.

    ODI 11044062

  • October 19, 2017 · 60,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall central houston nissan dealership number [redacted] x 5355 is busy, does not call me back to schedule bag replacement. Nissan customer care (kayla [redacted], case # 28688503) has not helped and does not call me back. I called [redacted] and made a complaint, but haven't heard back.

    ODI 11040362

  • September 17, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall......ive been advised by a class action lawsuit settlement notice that my vehicle may have inflators that are subject to recall but i havent heard anything from the manufacturer as to whether my specific vehicle is affected or not. I would like to be contacted to know whether or not my vehicle needs to be checked or repaired.

    ODI 11044779

  • October 1, 2016 · 183,400 miles

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    Takata recall; after purchasing vehicle and driving for about 10 minutes; check engine light suddenly comes on prior to picking up speed to enter highway; vehicle abruptly loses power at a speed of 65 miles per hour and stalls in traffic causing a near fatal traffic accident; after running the vin number in nhtsa database vehicle was never recalled for grossly negligent issue with crankshaft and camshaft position…

    ODI 10911021

  • August 18, 2016

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v287000 (air bags). The manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the part to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    ODI 10896944

  • April 4, 2016

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v287000 (air bags), but the contact did not receive a recall notification. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

    ODI 10870794

  • October 31, 2015 · 79,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the passenger frontal air bag deployed, while the driver was at a complete stop. The contact also stated that nhtsa campaign number: 15v287000 (air bags) was performed in july 28, 2014 however, the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

    ODI 10816795

  • July 31, 2015 · 186,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 13v136000 (air bags) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning light remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

    ODI 10746951

  • July 15, 2015

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v287000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Central houston nissan (2901 s loop w, houston, tx 77054, [redacted]) was contacted, but was unable to schedule…

    ODI 11034015

  • June 1, 2015

    Air Bags

    2002 nissan sentra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag recall issues. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, they could not perform the recall, because the air bags were not original. The consumer stated the vehicle was purchased new and she was never involved in an accident. *jb

    ODI 10730070

  • February 19, 2014 · 89,599 miles

    Air Bags

    I took my car in for nhtsa recall 13v-136 to premier nissan of san jose, and the dealership service rep told me they inspected but did not replace the air bag. They claimed that they could tell whether or not the airbag needed replacement by inspection and that mine didn't need replacement. I am writing to see if it is appropriate that they did not replace my air bag, since the recall notice says "dealer will…

    ODI 10574208

  • August 30, 2013 · 100,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I received a notice of a recall for the driver's side airbag of my 2002 nissan sentra in the mail, which instructed me to make an appointment with my local nissan dealership to have the necessary repairs made free of charge. I made an appointment and appeared at the dealership, and the dealer is telling me that they cannot complete the repairs because the recall is not yet archived in their system, and that the…

    ODI 10538070

  • June 11, 2012 · 130,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I was traveling to my new home when i realized the car in front of me was completely stopped to make a left hand turn. I slammed on my brakes, but hit the car in front of me. My air bags did not deploy. I am concerned because the crash caused 4 fractures in my right ankle and foot.had the airbags deployed, would they have held me back in my seat and lessoned the crash impact on my foot/ankle? *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10464756

  • August 14, 2007 · 59,000 miles

    Air Bags

    On august 14, 2007 at 5:35 pm i was driving north on sparta avenue in a 2002 nissan sentra. I was traveling at an estimated 35 miles per hour. A jeep cherokee on pine terrace failed to yield to at a stop sign and pulled out in front of my car while attempting to turn left onto sparta avenue causing a collision. The collision resulted in extensive damage to the front end of my car that was irreparable; however, my…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10200947

  • September 30, 2004 · 35,000 miles

    Air Bags

    While driving 40 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained lower back injuries. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10095203

  • August 5, 2003 · 26,120 miles

    Air Bags

    While driving 50 mph the driver swerved into another lane to avoid a table top which was dropped by an unknown vehicle. As a result the vehicle hit another vehicle. The impact caused the vehicle to spin around and become wedged between the vehicle and a guardrail. Neither of the air bags deployed. Dealer notified. *ak *nlm

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10032067

  • March 29, 2003

    Air Bags

    The vehicle was involved in a collision, and none of the air bags deployed. *jb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10015112

  • March 22, 2003 · 16,000 miles

    Air Bags

    While driving, vehicle was in a frontal collision. None of the air bags deployed upon impact.

    ODI 10012390

  • September 10, 2002

    Air Bags

    Consumer states while driving 50mph had a collision accident air bags did noy deploy. Nlm

    Crash reported

    ODI 8020079