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2006 Nissan Sentra Air bags Problems

Complaints
30about this part
Share
26%of 116 total for the year
Median mileage
107,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Nissan Sentra, 26% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles. 17 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.

“Air bags deployed, the drivers side deployed while closing the door vehicle not moving, the steering wheel airbag & the dash airbag deployed while the vehicle was in motion, on rural road, it was a short distance from my house so after the bags blew, I drove the vehicle back to the house, no police were involved. Did not have collision insurance on the vehicle, I called Nissan and they said there was no recall on the airbags at that time, since there is a recall I asked Nissan to replace the blown airbags and they refused, said it was not their fault. …”

NHTSA complaint #11055449, filed 2017-12, 94,000 miles

“Hi there, I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 s and unfortunately I have an single traffic accident on 31 dec, 2009. I skid on the snowy-icy highway and hit the road side barriers about 20-30 MPH. Airbags didn't deployed. I injured my neck. I sent all informations Nissan USA about me, vehicle and accident to and asked why? However, they couldn't give me any reasonable answer. I got final response from Nissan almost 2 months later than accident. They forward me to dealer for airbag diagnosis but it's not free of charge. I have all records about accident and Nissan. Thanks for your considerations...”

NHTSA complaint #10315032, filed 2010-02, 109,000 miles

“The other driver made a imp left turn and I hit his 2006 f150 truck with 2006 Nissan Sentra. I was going about 40 to 45 miles per hour. My air bags did not di-deploy. My auto is at mike shad Nissan being repaired for physical damage. I have contacted Nissan to check the air bags out I was told it would be about 6 weeks before the report would be complete. I'm just a scared to drive an auto if the air bags are defected. I want to know before I drive the Nissan back off the lot. The physical damage should be repaired in about 6 days.”

NHTSA complaint #10155824, filed 2006-04, 5,000 miles

“I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra and involved in a crash. Another driver turned left in front of me. I hit her going approximately 45mph. My front driver's side hit her front driver's side. My air bag did not deploy. At 45mph the air bag should have deployed. I now have neck injuries. There was a little over $2,200 damage to the front of my car and it was not drivable due to the front left tire being pushed almost all the way into the wheel well. I just saw a safety recall for other Nissan's for airbag problems and am wondering if the Sentra's should have been included. Thank-you.”

NHTSA complaint #10245604, filed 2008-10, 54,000 miles

“Vehicle air bag inflator. Called lynn layton Nissan dealership in decatur al. To schedule replacement of air bag inflator on 06/29/15 due to recall. Arrived on appt. Date at dealership on wed. 07/01/15 after 4 hour wait only to discover that part was not available and that they would notify me when part was available.”

NHTSA complaint #10731594, filed 2015-07, 196,000 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202615%
202513%
202425%
202222%
2019146%
201895%
20172611%
2016249%
20154413%
20145113%
20139615%
20122011%
20112014%
20103122%
20091527%
20085332%
20074127%
20063026%
20052112%
20043216%
2003169%
20023010%
2001115%
2000169%
1999712%
19981526%
19973331%
19965338%
19954639%
199477%
1993712%
199235%

Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Sentra

Engine
19 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Sentra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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