2013 Nissan Sentra Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,270miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 2013 Nissan Sentra, 2% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,270 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“One day I got in my car with my mother and it told me that the passager air bag was off but she was sitting in it. I had just turned it on and the day before that it was fine. Also the one on my dash said that there was a air bag problem. It wasn't hit or touched it was truly over night infront of my house then the lights for the air bag were on when I started my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11207827, filed 2019-05, 75,000 miles“Takada recall, my vehicle has been in the shop for an airbag recall but is not listed as an affected vehicle when I check the VIN #, also, the center seat belt in the rear seat has never worked, the seat belt will not latch, this is a very serious issue and also a violation of the law due to seat belt laws.”
NHTSA complaint #11045755, filed 2017-11, 15 miles“Nissan 2013 Sentra has a computer malfunction. Have to stick something into the gear shift in order to drive. Car stutters when pressing the gas as if it's switchibg gears. Also, there was a recall for the middle seatbelt I got fixed. Seat belt was used once properly and has been locked ever since. Nissan will not fix these malfunctions unless I have a letter about these issues. These issues are known recalls from previous Nissan Sentra owners as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11141769, filed 2018-10, 121,000 miles“I received a recall notification regarding the front passenger seat occupant classification system(ocs) software defect requiring reprogramming to detect a passenger in order to deploy the airbag in the event of an accident, and the child restraint system(crs), in particular the seat belt bracket deformity also in the front passenger seat requiring reinforcement. On 6/24/16 I took it to a local Nissan dealer which informed me that they could not complete the recall because they did not have the required part, therefore it would have to be ordered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10877142, filed 2016-06, 78,058 miles“Purchased 2013 Nissan Sentra in late feb 2013. Within a few weeks the passenger air bag light came on while I had my wife or my son the car. Both are around 140 pounds. I have everything reset/reprogrammed at the dealership. Worked fine for a few more weeks, then same problem. Had the recall work done. Work fine for another few weeks, then same problem. I have had this brand new car back 6 times to the dealership. They have done everyhting they know to do. I have provided videos to them each time it happens. Most recent time (#7) happened a week or so ago (no in aug 2013). …”
NHTSA complaint #10537924, filed 2013-08, 500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192155Apr 3, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION The "Lock / Unlock request buttons" that are located on the outside door handles of vehicles with Intelligent Key can be disabled (or enabled) through either…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 27 | 27% |
| 1993 | 8 | 14% |
| 1992 | 10 | 16% |
| 1991 | 19 | 30% |
| 1990 | 14 | 36% |
| 1989 | 22 | 54% |
| 1988 | 15 | 41% |
| 1987 | 15 | 42% |
| 1986 | 2 | 33% |
| 1985 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Sentra
311 complaintsBrakes
97 complaintsAir bags
96 complaintsEngine
87 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology