2012 Nissan Sentra air bags problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Nissan Sentra — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving at 40 MPH and passing a side street, another driver traveling in a Subaru failed to yield. As a result, the Subaru collided with the passenger side of the contact's vehicle sending the vehicle careening…”
filed Nov 18, 2024
“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to turn on the headlights, the air bags deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to Special Coverage…”
filed Sep 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Sentra | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 Sentra | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 Sentra | 14 | 6% |
| 2018 Sentra | 9 | 5% |
| 2017 Sentra | 26 | 11% |
| 2016 Sentra | 24 | 9% |
| 2015 Sentra | 44 | 13% |
| 2014 Sentra | 51 | 13% |
| 2013 Sentra | 96 | 15% |
| 2011 Sentra | 20 | 14% |
| 2010 Sentra | 31 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Nissan Sentra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.