1997 Nissan Sentra airbags problems

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 226,858 miles · VA

Have a 1997 nissan sentra 1.6 x e four-door sedan. This morning starting the vehicle I noticed the airbag light stayed on and begin to blank and would not shut off after further inspection I realize that no one had made any contact with my vehicle sitting in my driveway the vehicle is at 227xxx miles but I would never expect for a safety restraint system to expire or malfunction I really hope that nissan takes this into consideration.

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Airbags · 115,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 nissan sentra. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed May 17, 2009 · Airbags · 33,689 miles · NC

I was driving my 1997 nissan sentra xe hit a small bump going at a low speed and my dual air bags deployed busting my windshield on the passenger side and on the drivers side it hit me in the face while I was driving causing bruising around my right eye.

Filed Oct 30, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · 120,907 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Was driving home from work on the freeway doing about 70 MPH when there was a wreck on the hwy, to avoid further collisions up to 5 cars in front of me locked up their brakes, the truck in front of me locked up his brakes, & I locked up my brakes, & my front end went down, my brakes locked up, my car slid under the truck in front of me, & neither air-bag deployed! My front end buckled up I count 3 failures, the brakes being 1st, 2nd, & 3rd being air bags. (drivers, & passenger. There has not yet been any action to correct the failure, this is the first thing my wife has done. I did have a passenger in my car, & being as I rear-ended the truck in front of me I am having to pay for damages. Minor compared to the damage to my car. No deaths but both were pretty banged up!

Filed May 8, 2006 · Airbags · FM · crash · 1 injury

My wife was driving a 1997 nissan sentra. And she had a frontal accident going about 35/40 MPH and the front airbag did not deploy. The car is now totaled and she has a whiplash because of the defect.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · FL

I own a 1997 nissan sentra the main seal around the head gasket leaks causing oil to leak. Previous to this I owned a nissan altima I think the year was 1993 that had the same problem. Also my air bag light constantly blinks ever since I bought it. The dealership said they couldn't do anything about it

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Airbags · WV · crash · 2 injuries

My father was invloved in an accident in my car a 97 nissan sentra on september 18,2003 he was going about 10 MPH. The air bags deployed but not as they should they exploded there are holes in them with burnt edges. My sons nose and cheek were burnt thank goodness he's ok except for the fact that he won't get in a car anymore. I'm writing to ask if this is a defect with my air bags. I tried calling nissan directly but always got disconnected. I guess they are just tired of hearing everyone complaints. I just need to know what I can do if anything about this problem because I'm an unemployed student and need a vehicle but now I can't afford one so please tell me if this is a problem that I need to bring to nissan's attention.

Filed Apr 3, 2003 · Airbags · WA · crash

Air bag did not deploy after a very hard stop and collision with a bike a month later air bag light started to blink non stop

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Airbags · NY · crash

Consumer states vehicle was involved in a collision were the passenger and drivers side airbag deployed. Consumer states the electrical system failed and consumer was trapped in vehicle. Consumer states the chemical from airbag took all oxygen out of vehicle and consumer could hardly breath. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 14, 2002 · Airbags · MD

While traveling and without any indication air bag indicator light was flashing throughout travel. Consumer has spoken with kim 310‑771‑3738 from manufacturer. Please provide further information.