2007 Nissan Sentra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 27%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,850miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Nissan Sentra, 27% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,850 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sometime in april 2019 all of a sudden all the buttons switches in the steering wheel including cruise control; radio volume radio stations; the horn all stopped working without notice, also the air bag light began flashing. I asked the mechanic about that and he said lot if nissans have that problem. He said I might need to get the combination switch?”
NHTSA complaint #11288264, filed 2019-12, 145,000 miles“Tamara inflators. I have have my car since december 2016 and I have not been in any accidents and no problems with the car until last friday my airbag light suddenly came on and it keeps flashing. It flashes from the moment I turn the car to the moment I turn it off even if sitting it park.”
NHTSA complaint #11004904, filed 2017-07, 113,046 miles“Had auto accident involving a california la county parks utility truck 4-6 tons drove into passenger rear bumper at approximately 55-65 MPH. Driver fled scene. Driver, passenger and side airbags failed to deploy causing injuries. Oc Nissan called me about recent maintenance and when I told them about the airbags not deploying the service caller hanged the phone up on me.”
NHTSA complaint #10547426, filed 2013-10, 135,327 miles“My tire pressure light is lit up on the dashboard. I was parked when I first noticed the light on. After noticing, I then proceeded to make sure all four tires had correct amount of air and to and to turn off car and back on to reset. After doing so the light has continued to remain on. Also my passenger airbag has been flashing on and off while care is in start mode. I am unsure the cause of it. My vehicle also cut off while stopped at a traffic light a few week ago. Unsure if the problems were related.”
NHTSA complaint #11300002, filed 2020-01, 107,000 miles“Takata recall I was driving around on october 21, 2017 came to a stop and when I went to pull off on a city street hit a dip in the road and the driver and passenger airbags deployed”
NHTSA complaint #11058062, filed 2018-01, 151,228 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10192196Jun 17, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the steering wheel switches on an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Do not replace the driver air bag module. The…
- 10192077Dec 4, 2012SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the driver and/or front passenger seat side air bag module in an Applied Vehicle for any reason: * Do not replace…
- 10047580Oct 11, 2012Nissan: consumer alert issued, regarding counterfeit air bags and danger of using, installing or replacing, in vehicles and air bags fails to meet standards of reliability…
- 10034424Apr 16, 2009Nissan: side curtain air bag. On some vehicles one or both side curtain air bags may have been incorrectly positioned during vehicle assembly. Request to inspect and, if…
- 10032428Apr 16, 2009Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. On some model year 2007-2008 sentra vehicles one or both of the side curtain air bags may have been…
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 2007 Nissan Sentra
30 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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