I was traveling to my new home when I realized the car in front of me was completely stopped to make a left hand turn. I slammed on my brakes, but hit the car in front of me. My air bags did not deploy. I am concerned because the crash caused 4 fractures in my right ankle and foot.had the airbags deployed, would they have held me back in my seat and lessoned the crash impact on my foot/ankle?
2002 Nissan Sentra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
8 of the 304 complaints about the 2002 Nissan Sentra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 59,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
On august 14, 2007 at 5:35 pm I was driving north on sparta avenue in a 2002 nissan sentra. I was traveling at an estimated 35 miles per hour. A jeep cherokee on pine terrace failed to yield to at a stop sign and pulled out in front of my car while attempting to turn left onto sparta avenue causing a collision. The collision resulted in extensive damage to the front end of my car that was irreparable; however, my airbag did not deploy.
I was involved in a crash on the mentioned date. A lady ran a red, yellow, or a green yield light. I smashed the front end of my car going approximately 25-30 MPH into her front passenger side fender totaling my car valued at $10500. The car was a 2002 nissan sentra ser. My main complaint is the air bags did not go off. I was under the impression that any head on collision going 10 MPH or above, the air bags should deploy. Please inform me if this is true and what my options are.
Air bag failed to deploy during rear-end high speed impact accident. In addition, the rear windshield glass exploded spraying the interior with small pieces of glass.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained lower back injuries.
Air bags failed to deploy impact at 45 MPH full frontal impact car electronic system (computer) registered that the bags has been activated. No electric/electronic connection registers on the dash board indicating that the air bag system is operational. Nor driver or passenger bags were activated.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags did not deploy.
The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the air bags did not deploy, consumer was injured.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q4 Nissan is continuing to ask its dealers to urgently help...
- Dealer Engagement for Takata Awareness Nissan is committed to the safety and security of its customers and...
- Nissan: SRS precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation...
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
Recall number 20V747000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888‑737‑9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888‑810‑3715.
Recall number 20V008000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed the federal safety agency of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Recall number 15V287000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Nissan Sentra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Nissan Sentra?
8 of 304 owner complaints about the 2002 Nissan Sentra (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Nissan Sentra?
There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Nissan Sentra
Stalling 74Check engine light 46Oil consumption 18Engine failure 15Won't start 12Jerking 9Fuel pump 8Loss of power 7Tire blowout 6Grinding brakes 5Overheating 5
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