2011 Nissan Sentra Air Bags Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Since an front end accident my airback didn't deploy and when my body shop reviewed the repair, stated my air bag module is broken so i didn't have working airbags to start.
Crash reported
ODI 11130733
Air Bags
Keeps flashing on the dashboard. Went to nissan to clear...they said they cleared it ,put still flashing! I checked the vin number on safer.gov...told me the 9th number does not calculate properly...what does that mean???
ODI 11035106
Air Bags
Takata recall received a letter stating that there aren't enough parts to replace the defective inflator for several months to a year and i am concerned about safety if in an accident.
ODI 11040082
Air Bags
Car was involved in an accident, (my car got totaled) my airbags didn't deploy to protect me.. I had no pain right away, but later on it got so bad i can't stand my back and neck pain !!!!
Crash reported
ODI 10958647
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System
I had an accident, i was stuck behind the vehicle and the bag lights, evaporation sensors, and gasoline went in to take it to the car agency and they warned me that it is okay but today the vehicle inspection of the state does not pass
Crash reported
ODI 11186961
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while the driver was pulling off from a stop, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed but was repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, while the driver was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10855289
Air Bags
At approx 72,000 miles my airbag indicator light began flashing. My car had never been in a front end accident and i had never touched or done anything to interfere with the airbags. The dealer had no explanation other than they would keep replacing parts until something worked charging me for everything they did whether it worked or not. The vehicle was stationary when the flashing began.
ODI 10837044
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts
Vehicle was involved in an accident, where my car was a total loss. The seat belts on the driver side did not lock once my car was hit by the other vehicle who caused the accident. This caused my brother the driver to go forward. Also the airbag did not deploy when my vehicle was struck. Causing more harm and worse injuries, because there was nothing to keep my brother from going forward. The vehicle was sitting…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10809292
Air Bags · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag sensor was inoperable and the seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
ODI 10821603
Air Bags
The car was hit in the driver and rear door at approximately 40miles per hour. The side airbag was too forceful causing serious injury to eye and burns mark. We feel the airbag was more harm than good, at the point of almost losing eyesight in one eye.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10759316
Air Bags
My car was parked in my apartment parking lot. I was in the driver seat when my passenger excited the vehicle and slammed the door shut. My curtain airbags deployed from the front windshield to bed back rear window. As well as my passenger seat airbag deployed. Nissan would not and could not fix the airbags because the part a needed to be repaired were not found. Japanese car shops would not fix them because it was…
ODI 10913872
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure was unable to be determined. On one occasion, the dealer reset the codes but the failure was not corrected. In addition, the tire pressure monitoring warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10716619
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the air bag failed to deploy after another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the right side of the neck, arm, the lower -middle part of the back and the left leg, and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10653495
Air Bags
Air bag warning light (driver's airbag) illuminated. Went to dealership immediately. Was told if the light came back on i would have to pay $936.99 for replacement. Car had only 10,000 miles on it! I am now unable to pass required state safety inspection due to "safety issue." two emails to nissan have gone without response. *tr
ODI 10644502
Air Bags
I was traveling thru a light when a car hit me from the side on the passenger side. My air bags came out. The one on the driver's side hit my wrist and broke it in half. I put in a complaint earlier but it was the wrong year vehicle. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10649661
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off when she closed the front driver's door and all of the side air bags deployed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was due to a manufacturers defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The…
ODI 10458711