Front Air Bag problems of the 1997 Nissan Sentra

Eight problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1997 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2009

I was driving my 1997 Nissan Sentra xe hit a small bump going at a low speed and my dual air bags deployed busting my windshield on the passenger side and on the drivers side it hit me in the face while I was driving causing bruising around my right eye.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2003

My father was invloved in an accident in my car a 97 Nissan Sentra on September 18,2003 he was going about 10 mph. The air bags deployed but not as they should they exploded there are holes in them with burnt edges. My sons nose and cheek were burnt thank goodness he's ok except for the fact that he won't get in a car anymore. I'm writing to ask if this is a defect with my air bags. I tried calling Nissan directly but always got disconnected. I guess they are just tired of hearing everyone complaints. I just need to know what I can do if anything about this problem because I'm an unemployed student and need a vehicle but now I can't afford one so please tell me if this is a problem that I need to bring to Nissan's attention.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2000

A deer stepped in front of vehicle which was traveling 55 mph. Deer was hit from left front, rolled across road upon impact with deer, neither air bags deployed. Driver suffered a broken two bulging discs one against spine. The seat belt also failed to restrain . The consumer resulting in serious injury.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/03/1999

Engine was turned off. Consumer shut door when dual airbags deployed without any prior warning,or any impact. Dealer and manufacturer refused to assist consumer.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/10/1998

No deployment of airbags in a broadside collision, consumer feels impact was strong enough to warrant airbag deployment.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/12/1997

When vehicle was involved in a front end collision, where the grill contacted the engine, and neither air bag deployed. Not sure if the vehicle was totalled.

7 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/17/1997

Driver hit highway divider and air bag didn't deploy.

8 Front Air Bag problem

Consumer was involved in a collision in which air bags deployed and released chemicals which burned driver's side occupant. Please provide any further details.




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