general problems of the 2002 Nissan Sentra

15 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2002 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sentra.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2025

Unknown.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2020

No longer own this car.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2018

I was notified of air bag recall by Nissan. I took my vehicle to the local dealership and they agreed to fix but wanted me to release them of responsibility if they cracked my dash board during the repair. I refused to give permission to damage my vehicle. As instructed by the dealership I called 1800 Nissan consumer affairs and reported and they also confirmed they could repair but said I would have to assume responsibility for any damage caused by/during the repair. My vehicle currently is not damaged and I refuse to assume responsibility for any damage they may cause.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

~tl the contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v287000 (air bags) and 07v527000 (electrical system); however, the contact was unable to get the remedy performed due to the nearest dealer being 600 miles away. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue in November of 2017 and stated that they would send out a technician to perform the repairs; however, there has been no response. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2017

On October 25, 2017 I received 2 letters regarding a vehicle recall for my Nissan Sentra 2002 concerning issues with my airbag that is defective am reporting this problem because I will like to know what will be my next step and how can I fix this issue that concerns me.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2017

On October 25, 2017 I received a letter about airbag safety recall from the department of highway safety and motor vehicle regarding an urgent request from Nissan manufacturer concerning safety issues affecting my vehicle. There information received from my Nissan 2002 Sentra that is currently registered under my name. I am filing the complaint to verify what will be my next step to take immediate action and have this issue repaired for free. I am concern for my safety !.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2017

Takata recall central houston Nissan dealership number (713) 661-9955 x 5355 is busy, does not call me back to schedule bag replacement. Nissan customer care (kayla (615) 725-7543, case # 28688503) has not helped and does not call me back. I called 1-888-327-4236 and made a complaint, but haven't heard back.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v287000 (air bags). The manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the part to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the passenger frontal air bag deployed while the driver was at a complete stop. The contact also stated that NHTSA campaign number 15v287000 (air bags) was performed July twenty eight two thousand fourteen however, the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. Li.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v287000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Central houston Nissan (2901 s loop w, houston, TX 77054, (713) 277-7566) was contacted, but was unable to schedule an appointment due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

2002 Nissan Sentra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag recall issues. The dealer informed the consumer, they could not perform the recall, because the air bags were not original. The consumer stated the vehicle was purchased new and she was never involved in an accident.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2003

While driving 50 mph the driver swerved into another lane to avoid a table top which was dropped by an unknown vehicle. As a result the vehicle hit another vehicle. The impact caused the vehicle to spin around and become wedged between the vehicle and a guardrail. Neither of the air bags deployed. Dealer notified.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2003

The vehicle was involved in a collision, and none of the air bags deployed.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2003

While driving, vehicle was in a frontal collision. None of the air bags deployed upon impact.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2002

Consumer states while driving 50mph had a collision accident air bags did noy deploy. Nlm.



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