2013 Nissan Sentra Air Bags Problems
- 78
- 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 78 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger seat · 26 records
- passenger airbag · 21 records
- passenger side · 12 records
- airbag light · 10 records
- warning light · 10 records
- seat belt · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 38 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
There was a recall on this vehicle in october 2015. I called the number asked to call and was told to take it to the dealer close to me. When i did that i took the car to nissan deals on automobile blvd in silver spring, i was told that someone has to sit on the passenger sit for the airbag light to go off. I asked what will happen when the car is due for inspection . The technician said that will take care of…
ODI 11302432
Air Bags
Driver airbag lights keep turning on and off on the dashboard. It turns on when i start my car or while i'm driving, and stays on. There are some days where it does not come on in the morning, and then it will come on in the afternoon. Right now the light has been on for 2 days in a row.
ODI 11243376
Air Bags
Supplemental air bag warning light wont go off. Was in motion on i 95
ODI 11229378
Air Bags
The airbag light remains on in the dash board and the passenger airbag light remains on even a passenger is seated in the car.
ODI 11205325
Air Bags
The red air bag warning light turns on displaying that the air bag is not engaged to deploy in the event of an accident. The air bag fuse is not worn. The seat belt buckle has already been replaced. All connections below the seats are connected. Sensors have not been activated as there have been no accidents. The air bag warning light will either be on at the car's ignition, or it may turn on after two or more miles…
ODI 11172234
Air Bags · Seat Belts
One day i got in my car with my mother and it told me that the passager air bag was off but she was sitting in it. I had just turned it on and the day before that it was fine. Also the one on my dash said that there was a air bag problem. It wasn't hit or touched it was truly over night infront of my house then the lights for the air bag were on when i started my car.
ODI 11207827
Air Bags
Airbag light is always on whether its in park or i'm driving it even when seatbelt is being used.
ODI 11160700
Air Bags
Air bag light stays lit when vehicle is turned on. Mechanic says there is a problem with ocs sensors and airbag diagnostic unit.
ODI 11170572
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall passenger air bag does not turn on when passenger is in car while the car is and is not in motion. Car turned off while pulling out of driveway. Mechanic confirmed i have a wiring issue somewhere when they tried to put new fog lights in and issue was not resolved.
ODI 11101754
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
When i press the pedal gas the car doesnt work well .i cant drive higher than 40 miles because the transmition doesnt running well and sometime i have to pull over the car cause it doesnt even run 20 mile .eache stops signal i do is even worst.all this notes are in the city streets i cant drive on a highway because it doesnt run over 40 miles
ODI 11195518
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v242000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to acme nissan (2050 us-130, monmouth junction, nj, [redacted]) where it was determined that the vehicle…
ODI 11209205
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Brakes failed to function when attempting to stop while going 35 mph on a dry, straight roadway. The pedal had some tension behind it but didn't feel right, kind of spongy and it went all the way to the floor. Several pumps of the break did not result in significant braking so i spun the steering wheel to the right to try to avoid the car that was stopping, but could not clear it and my car has been totaled and i am…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11032938
Air Bags · Engine · Unknown Or Other
First is was the a/c went out frist then the transmission problem when me my husband was headed to work one day the a eighteen wheeler almost ram into use because the stop in the middle of traffic and wouldn't go any where.
ODI 11013103
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The front passenger air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises to the chest and wrist, but did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10960414
Air Bags
The dash sensor light that indicates when the passenger airbag is deactivated often lights up while adult passengers are in the seat. Typically it takes 15 minutes of driving to reset the light. This happens regularly.
ODI 10954219
Air Bags
Was a recall on passenger airbag sensor and i had that done but sometimes the light staying on when someone in the seat . And yes theyre over 100 lbs . I have taken pictures but the dealership will not look at them .
ODI 10909407
Air Bags
I received a postcard from nissan about the recall. I've called the dealership to make an appointment to be fixed but dealership informed me they have not received parts from nissan and will not receive until august. I am extremely upset due to a road trip i have to do soon with my son. I believe this is unacceptable and placing my passenger at risk due to the neglect on nissan's part. I hope this is fixed as soon…
ODI 10885073
Air Bags
The ocs does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag is deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk injury or death to the passenger. This issue has been escalated to the elk grove nissan repair center multiple times. Elk grove informed me they reset the programming of the sensor and uninstalled and…
ODI 11002797
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I received a recall notification regarding the front passenger seat occupant classification system(ocs) software defect requiring reprogramming to detect a passenger in order to deploy the airbag in the event of an accident, and the child restraint system(crs), in particular the seat belt bracket deformity also in the front passenger seat requiring reinforcement. On 6/24/16 i took it to a local nissan dealer which…
ODI 10877142
Air Bags
Nhtsa recall number: 16v-242 i went to my local nissan dealership ([redacted] manassas,va20110) on 6/22/2016 to have the recall done by appointment but they could not perform the service as they did not have the necessary part. I was instructed to await a new email appointment but despite multiple phone calls and emails, i can't seem to get anyone to respond. I went back physically today at 9.15am 11/2/2016 but…
ODI 10923799
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Weston nissan volvo / to whom it may concern in december 2013, i bought a 2013 nissan sentra, from your dealer services weston nissan. So far, i received forever the services from your specialized department, maintenance required by your people in the same place where it was purchased. A few days ago, the vehicle presented a fault according to reports by the mechanic of weston nissan; corresponds to a failure of…
ODI 10882843
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v242000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,776. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10876812
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v242000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
ODI 10875553
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v242000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10883611
Air Bags · Seats
Recalls for the following: 1) takata recall; 2) mfg. Recall #r1608 ; 3) nhtsa recall #16v-24; and 4) the occupant classification system(ocs) designed to classify the size/weight of front seat passenger, and under certain conditions, automatically turn off the passenger airbag. Ocs system is designed ton only deploy front passenger airbag when the front passenger seat is occupied by an adult. The ocs software may…
ODI 10966448