2010 Nissan Sentra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 22%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,554miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Nissan Sentra, 22% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,554 miles. 8 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 operator of vehicle #1 was traveling inbound on rutherford ave. When she admitted to the officer I was distracted ...while I was driving , and ran a red light. She struck vehicle #2, then lost control of the car and struck vehicle #3 which was stopped at a red light. None of the 3 vehicles' air bags deployed!”
NHTSA complaint #10588576, filed 2014-05, 38,000 miles“Car pulled in front of me while test driving a 2010 Nissan Sentra. Apprx speed 25- 30 MPH. Air bags deployed for both driver and passenger. However, we were greatly and painfully bruised in abdomen from lap belt..? No shoulder soreness so do not believe shoulder harness deployed at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10786459, filed 2015-10, 77,000 miles“I was in a head on collision on 1-19-14, my airbag did not deploy when it hit the tree, only my passenger curtain bags. I was not diagnosed with my injuries by the er, I received 15 fractured ribs diagnosed on 1-31-14 and an acetabuler fracture diagnosed last wednesday. I am unable to put any weight on my right leg as it is a displaced fracture.this injury is directly related to my airbag not deploying. I have exhausted all the time I can possibly take from work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575276, filed 2014-03, 64,107 miles“On july 20, 2010, I was stopped at a traffic light when I was rear-ended by another vehicle. The force of the crash was such that the rear of the car I was driving sustained several thousand dollars in damage. The force also, propelled me into the car stopped in front of me. This other car sustained damage to their bumper to dislodge it from its supports and throw their rear window off track. There is no place in the repair bill that stated that the airbag was reset because it failed to deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10352986, filed 2010-08, 9,152 miles“Had a passenger in the passenger seat. Passenger got out of car, then back in car. When I seen air bag for passenger light. Vehicle was stationary when light appeared. Airbag has not deployed or been in accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11299581, filed 2020-01, 78,000 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)…
- 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…
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 2010 Nissan Sentra
50 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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