Takata recall I was driving my nissan sentra and I hit a deer, my passenger airbag did not go off.
2003 Nissan Sentra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 180 complaints about the 2003 Nissan Sentra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- 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
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a truck failed to obey a red light and the contact crashed into the truck. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,325.
Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and it hit a tree. Upon impact, both frontal air bag did not deploy. Driver was not injured. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.*ak
While driving 40 MPH consumer t-boned another vehicle due to the other vehicle not stopping at a traffic light. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy.
Consumer's daughter, while driving at 40 MPH, was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact air bags did not deploy, nor did air bag warning light appear prior to the crash. Driver was wearing seat belt.
Consumer was involved in a collision, and the airbags failed to deploy.*jb vehicle involved in collision and the air bag equipment failed to deploy.
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 2003 Nissan Sentra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Nissan Sentra?
6 of 180 owner complaints about the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 Nissan Sentra
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