2005 Nissan Sentra Air Bags Problems

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

21Air Bags complaints

12.4%Of all 170 complaints

#3Most-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

ENGINE33 · 19.4%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING26 · 15.3%

AIR BAGS21 · 12.4%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE17 · 10%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE17 · 10%

Share of the 170 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Nissan Sentra overview page.

What owners report

“I OWN A 2005 NISSAN SENTRA WHICH MY DAUGHTER DRIVES. THIS CAR HAS FRONT AIRBAGS AS WELL AS SIDE AIRBAGS. MY DAUGHTER HAD AN ACCIDENT…”NHTSA complaint 10196797 — filed 07/19/2007

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

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Sentra have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Nissan Sentra: 21 of 170 complaints on file (12.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Nissan Sentra have in total?

170 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none 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.