2011 Nissan Sentra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 14%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Nissan Sentra, 14% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 9 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.
“At approx 72,000 miles my airbag indicator light began flashing. My car had never been in a front end accident and I had never touched or done anything to interfere with the airbags. The dealer had no explanation other than they would keep replacing parts until something worked charging me for everything they did whether it worked or not. The vehicle was stationary when the flashing began.”
NHTSA complaint #10837044, filed 2016-02, 72,000 miles“Air bag warning light (driver's airbag) illuminated. Went to dealership immediately. Was told if the light came back on I would have to pay $936.99 for replacement. Car had only 10,000 miles on it! I am now unable to pass required state safety inspection due to safety issue. Two emails to Nissan have gone without response.”
NHTSA complaint #10644502, filed 2014-10, 10,000 miles“I had an accident, I was stuck behind the vehicle and the bag lights, evaporation sensors, and gasoline went in to take it to the car agency and they warned me that it is okay but today the vehicle inspection of the state does not pass”
NHTSA complaint #11186961, filed 2019-03, 2 miles“Since an front end accident my airback didn't deploy and when my body shop reviewed the repair, stated my air bag module is broken so I didn't have working airbags to start.”
NHTSA complaint #11130733, filed 2018-09, 167,000 miles“I was traveling thru a light when a car hit me from the side on the passenger side. My air bags came out. The one on the driver's side hit my wrist and broke it in half. I put in a complaint earlier but it was the wrong year vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10649661, filed 2014-10, 53,000 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…
- 10042847Jan 9, 2012Nissan: information regarding the front door internals side satellite sensor and pre existing side air bag satellite sensor in pillars in some vehicles.
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 2011 Nissan Sentra
34 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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