Air bags deployed, the drivers side deployed while closing the door vehicle not moving, the steering wheel airbag & the dash airbag deployed while the vehicle was in motion, on rural road, it was a short distance from my house so after the bags blew, I drove the vehicle back to the house, no police were involved. Did not have collision insurance on the vehicle, I called nissan and they said there was no recall on the airbags at that time, since there is a recall I asked nissan to replace the blown airbags and they refused, said it was not their fault. The passenger side airbag did not deploy, and I was told that is the only one on recall, what can if anything I do? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
2006 Nissan Sentra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
12 of the 116 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Sentra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 109,000
- recalls
- 3
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
The airbags did not deploy and my car was total in a front end collision while in motion on a city street when engaging into a turn.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. While driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact became unconscious at that time, and did sustain injuries that required medical attention. The contact could not provide further details of the incident because of a head injury. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic after the crash, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained bruises to the breast, collar bone and neck and sought medical attention. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash and sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle. The engineer determined that the crash did not meet the specifications for air bags deployment and stated to the contact that there was no defect found within the air bags or the driver's side seat belt. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 01/25//12 *bf the passenger was also injured. 03/05/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle, but the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver and passenger sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The dealer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and performed an investigation into the crash. The failure and the current mileage was 115,000.
Ran into the back of another vehicle, bending my entire front, the air bags did not deploy.
I was involved in a collision recently where I ended up under the cab of a delivery truck. I am not sure, but my speed was approximately 30-40mph. I hit the brakes when I realized the truck was going through and intersection, however it had been raining and I slid right underneath it. My airbags did not deploy.
Hi there, I have a 2006 nissan sentra 1.8 s and unfortunately I have an single traffic accident on 31 dec, 2009. I skid on the snowy-icy highway and hit the road side barriers about 20-30 MPH. Airbags didn't deployed. I injured my neck. I sent all informations nissan USA about me, vehicle and accident to and asked why? However, they couldn't give me any reasonable answer. I got final response from nissan almost 2 months later than accident. They forward me to dealer for airbag diagnosis but it's not free of charge. I have all records about accident and nissan. Thanks for your considerations...
While my daughter was driving her 2006 nissan sentra it was a rainy night she ran off the road and into a deep ditch. It was a front impact into the ditch the whole front end was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The car was totaled by the insurance company over $9000 in damages.
On december 29, 2008, my son and his girlfriend were involved in an auto accident. He was driving a 2006 nissan sentra with side airbags. His vehicle was hit on the driver's side. The driver's front airbag and side airbag deployed. The passengers' front airbag deployed however the passenger's side airbag did not deploy. Injuries - driver - right femur fracture right tibia and fracture to left pelvis; passenger - severe head injury. Are all airbags supposed to deploy or not when the vehicle is involved in an auto accident?
I have a 2006 nissan sentra and involved in a crash. Another driver turned left in front of me. I hit her going approximately 45mph. My front driver's side hit her front driver's side. My air bag did not deploy. At 45mph the air bag should have deployed. I now have neck injuries. There was a little over $2,200 damage to the front of my car and it was not drivable due to the front left tire being pushed almost all the way into the wheel well. I just saw a safety recall for other nissan's for airbag problems and am wondering if the sentra's should have been included. Thank-you.
My wife skidded off a freshly graveled road and nose-dived into a ditch frontend first, catapulted the vehicle into a c/clockwise spin and wrapped the vehicle around a tree. The original impact was front end and no airbags deployed. The passenger side was completely crushed hitting the tree with what would appear as a side curtain airbag deployment. On investigation, it appears the air bag was torn out of the center wall (no propellant smell or residue). Had the air bags deployed there would not have been injuries that certainly would not have required med-a-vac. Jpc/sc .
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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 2006 Nissan Sentra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2006 Nissan Sentra?
12 of 116 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Sentra (10%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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