2003 Nissan Sentra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 9%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,504miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Nissan Sentra, 9% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,504 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I scheduled an appointment at tony Nissan in waipio, hawaii, oahu to fix the front passenger air bag inflator recall per the notice I was mailed. (NHTSA recall 13v-136). I was informed when I made the appointment and per the recall notice I was mailed that the repair would take less than one day. Tony Nissan informed me that recall repairs were done in the mornings only m-f, and my car would be ready for pick-up in the afternoon. …”
NHTSA complaint #10552484, filed 2013-11“The contact owned a 2003 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a truck failed to obey a red light and the contact crashed into the truck. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,325.”
NHTSA complaint #10730320, filed 2015-06, 125,325 miles“2003 Nissan Sentra. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the parts necessary to complete the recall repair were unavailable. The consumer stated the dealer would not provide a loaner vehicle for the lengthy repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11418726, filed 2021-05“Takata recall-- replace airbag however, defect with defrost control produces recurring clicking when it's on. Glendale (california) Nissan dealer is charging $1000+ to fix the issue and states that they the new problem was not a result of the airbag change.”
NHTSA complaint #11062749, filed 2018-01“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v287000 (air bags). The contact stated that there was no dealer nearby to have the recall remedy performed. The contact made the manufacturer aware of the issue and was told that someone would call back. The contact was not called back. The recall repair was unable to be completed. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect”
NHTSA complaint #11206503, filed 2019-05Related recalls
- 20V747000Dec 1, 2020DO NOT DRIVENissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been…Covers: Nissan Sentra 2002–2006
- 20V008000Jan 9, 2020Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback…Covers: Nissan Sentra 2002–2006, Infiniti FX35 2003–2008, FX45 2003–2008 +8 more
- 15V287000May 15, 2015Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4…Covers: Nissan Sentra 2002–2006, Maxima 2001–2003, Pathfinder 2002–2004 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10152994Jan 29, 2019Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q4 Nissan is continuing to ask its dealers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls and to help it achieve…
- 10152508Nov 30, 2018Dealer Engagement for Takata Awareness Nissan is committed to the safety and security of its customers and their passengers. As you are likely aware, Nissan has initiated…
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 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 2003 Nissan Sentra
86 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology