2008 Nissan Sentra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 32%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,971miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Nissan Sentra, 32% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,971 miles. 11 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.
“The air bag light keeps flashing. My grandmother took it to the dealer and they said it needed to be reset, she drove off and a mile later the light came back on. I have not taken it back to the dealer yet, but I see other drivers are reporting the same problem with this car. I googled how to reset it, did it myself, but as soon as you start driving it comes back on.”
NHTSA complaint #11103371, filed 2018-06, 90,000 miles“Air bag started flashing and has not stopped. I noticed there are several complaints regarding the airbags in this type of vehicle and I am waiting to see that this is investigated and help with a recall due to the cost of attempting to fix this when it could well be a factory defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11071598, filed 2018-02, 151,000 miles“Airbag light started randomly blinking when I started the car. I brought it to the dealer, they said faulty clock spring and drivers airbag assy - replace (b1049 drivers airbag open) . The cost was $1,468.32 no including tax, etc and said it was unusual for both pieces to be faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #10896847, filed 2016-08, 50,400 miles“Takata recall. My warning light for the airbag was on so I took it to a dealer and the reset the code but after a few days the light came on again. Now it is on all the time when I am driving it. I am wondering if it was manufactured in 2007 and could be on the recall list.”
NHTSA complaint #10882026, filed 2016-07, 87,500 miles“Airbag blinking on dashboard due to passenger side seat airbag sensor malfunction and/or failure. My wife has purchased the vehicle used, and we happened to have accident hit by other car on the driver side door while I had been trying to get back home on the weekend after grocery shopping trip with my whole family at 02/05/2017. It happened at the service road of sh 121 tx. While I was turning left on the straight/left lane on green light. …”
NHTSA complaint #11013523, filed 2017-08, 115,000 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…
- 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 2008 Nissan Sentra
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology