1995 Nissan Sentra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 39%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 178,657miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Nissan Sentra, 39% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 178,657 miles. 23 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sense I bought the car the air bag light is blinking.with the airbag fuse in the indicator light blinks,with the fuse out it stays on solid.im not that familiar with how the air bag system works.it is a srs airbag system.what can I do to get the light to turn off and be assured the system is working and will function properly incase of a accident?”
NHTSA complaint #11121859, filed 2018-08, 178,657 miles“Airbag light began flashing - dealer wants over $800.00 to repair. I feel this should be covered by the manufacturer as part of the safety equipment. Car was not involved in an accident or compromised in any way. In addition, I was told that the part was back ordered and probably would not be in for at least 30-45 days. What if it deploys on its own and I crash into someone else? This is a very scary situation to me and I would like some feedback or help in this matter. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #739755, filed 2001-01“My wife was rearended and pushed into a SUV at a high rate of speed her car was totaled in the front as well as the back. At no time did the air bags deploy. She sufered severe whiplash. The dealership told me today that the air bags don't deploy in a rearend accident. I informed him the front of the car was hit as well his reply was the air bags dont deploy unless the car is moving at a high rate of speed he said the sensors in the front tires tell the air bags how fast you are going. Is that true? Please call me”
NHTSA complaint #724734, filed 2000-06“The contact owns a 1995 Nissan Sentra. While driving 15 MPH, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning. No crash occurred. The vehicle came to a complete stop while the contact was still depressing the accelerator pedal and the engine was running. The vehicle filled up with residue from the air bags. The driver sustained bruises on both hands and her left breast. The current and failure mileages were 245,801.”
NHTSA complaint #10196268, filed 2007-07, 245,801 miles“Involved in frontal collision with vehicle that had stopped in the number 2 lane of freeway for other veh. Accident. Rear ended stopped car at 40-45 MPH and drivers side airbag failed to deploy forcing my head and body into steering wheel with injuries as a result. Contacted Nissan on 061401 about situation since being diagnosed with acute tmj due to head hitting steering wheel and still awaiting call back.”
NHTSA complaint #746997, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10025522Jan 27, 2014Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 14 | 6% |
| 2018 | 9 | 5% |
| 2017 | 26 | 11% |
| 2016 | 24 | 9% |
| 2015 | 44 | 13% |
| 2014 | 51 | 13% |
| 2013 | 96 | 15% |
| 2012 | 20 | 11% |
| 2011 | 20 | 14% |
| 2010 | 31 | 22% |
| 2009 | 15 | 27% |
| 2008 | 53 | 32% |
| 2007 | 41 | 27% |
| 2006 | 30 | 26% |
| 2005 | 21 | 12% |
| 2004 | 32 | 16% |
| 2003 | 16 | 9% |
| 2002 | 30 | 10% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 16 | 9% |
| 1999 | 7 | 12% |
| 1998 | 15 | 26% |
| 1997 | 33 | 31% |
| 1996 | 53 | 38% |
| 1995 | 46 | 39% |
| 1994 | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 | 7 | 12% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1995 Nissan Sentra
25 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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