1996 Nissan Sentra: airbag warning light

Filed Jan 30, 2008 · Airbags, Engine · RI

Insufficient headrest foam coverage. Foam degrades or self moves out of position to reveal internal metal frame which runs across entire headrest at point of head impact. Part does not seem serviceable for repair, and should be replaced by manufacturer with updated version. Check engine light and airbag light are both triggered too easily by too many sensors, so vehicle is constantly in shop with no trouble found. Seems like it was designed by an overly-worried car manufacturer, or for the purposes of making owners feel the car needs to be replaced. It also greatly increases the likely hood of failing an annual inspection. The safety issue stems from all the blinking lights on the dash which are very distractive, especially at night, and usually completely unnecessary. In 1996, there was a recall for insufficient brake light illumination on the sentra model. Nissan's fix for this was a brighter bulb. Since my car was bought used, and the prior owner did not upgrade to the new bulbs, and there is no listing for the replacement bulbs, owner's may not know how to upgrade their brake lights. Nissan dealers do not seem to know what bulb to replace it with for better illumination. This is an obvious safety issue, as there are many 1996 nissan sentras on the road today.

Filed Jul 9, 2001 · Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

On 2/17/2000 the airbag light was flashing it was taken to nissan 112 (730 rt.112) for repairs.on 7/6/2001 the vehicle was involed in a accident where it was strck in the front the air bag never deployed.

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Airbags · LA

One in february 2001, I started up the car. The air bag light started flashing. It was 30 days before I could get it in to slidell nissan. The mechanic manager told me that the air bag had just gone bad. He could not tell me specially why it failed. But, he said that it would cost be $652.00 to get it fixed. I have never had to use the airbag, and now I find that if I have a collision, I will not have air bag protection at all. I then searched the internet and found nissan is on record as having problems with their older air bags, 1996 included. Nissan will not fix this for me for free.

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Airbags · WA

Airbag light has illuminated twice, the first time the dealer replaced the problem under warranty, now at 78,836 miles the airbag light is again illuminated, the consumer feels the dealership shoud replace this being it's only 20,000 miles later and has failed again.

Filed Jan 2, 2001 · Airbags · ID

Airbag light is constantly blinking on dashboard.

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Airbags, Transmission · MN

1) while car parked in driveway passenger. Airbag light began blinking & hasn't stopped 2) automatic transmission/ 3rd gear failed; 1st & 2nd slipped badly after car has warmed up.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Airbags · FL

While traveling air bag indicator light flashes at all times. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 1, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · NV

Air bag light keeps coming on and off.when applying the brakes there is a grinding e and squeaking noise. Brake pedal went straight to the floorboard. Also, fuel pump makes a loud noise.

Filed Mar 1, 1999 · Airbags · NM

Air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system, cause uinknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.

Filed Feb 18, 1999 · Airbags · VA

Air bag control unit failed, causing the airbag light to come on, and airbag to be inoperative.

Filed Aug 13, 1998 · Airbags · MD

The air bag light came on and started flashing. Whenever driving, air bag light would stay on. Took to dealer to checked, but has not been repaired yet.

Filed Mar 6, 1998 · Airbags · GA

Air bag light is continually illuminating, several attempts at repair did not rectify problems.