2004 Nissan Sentra Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

29Air Bags complaints

14.7%Of all 197 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING35 · 17.8%

AIR BAGS29 · 14.7%

ENGINE26 · 13.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 11.2%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE19 · 9.6%

Share of the 197 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Nissan Sentra overview page.

What owners report

“THIS IS A NEW UPDATE AND SEE #10301656 . LESS THAN 3 WEEKS SINCE MY LAST REPAIR, MY 2004 SENTRA AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING AGAIN…”NHTSA complaint 10310056 — filed 02/12/2010

“I AM REPORTING A SAFETY CONCERN TO NHTSB BECAUSE THE SAME SEAT BELT COMPONENT FOR MY 2004 NISSAN SENTRA 1.8L SEDAN HAS FAILED THREE TIMES…”NHTSA complaint 10301656 — filed 01/20/2010

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Sentra have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Nissan Sentra: 29 of 197 complaints on file (14.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Nissan Sentra have in total?

197 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.