general problems of the 2012 Nissan Sentra

Nine problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2012 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2012 Sentra.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2024

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 off the roadway and into a wooded area only coming to a complete stop after colliding with a tree. The air bags did not deploy resulting in the driver sustaining injuries that the contact attributed to the failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the insurance provider. A police report was filed and injuries were reported. The driver was transported to an area hospital by emt and treated for bruised ribs and pain in his neck, chest, back, abdomen, and knees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2024

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 adjustment: 23520 passenger presence sensor (pps) module; however, the VIN was not included in the special coverage adjustment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

I am having issues with the transmission. It appears that the engine is not changing gears automatically. Or it could be a problem with the fuel injection of the vehicle. Also there is a problem with the airbags deployment system.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2018

I bought this car with 56,000 now it has 96,000, it has cvt transmission, the step motor is no longer useful; after having run only 40,000 miles is not fair !!!! I know many people who have had the same problem with this type of car, the factory should fix it at no cost to the consumer, I still owe the bank . . $ 7,000 and the repair costs me $ 4,000. You think it's fair to pay so much money, when I'm sure this is a factory defect ????.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2015

I was dropping off my passenger, I was in drive and had my foot on the brake, so the car was not moving, and he closed the door, maybe slammed a little as he was in a hurry to get out of the car, and then the air bags on the roof of the passenger side deployed, along with the air bags to the passenger seat. I was in shock since I know I've slammed my car door before and that has never happened. Luckily nobody was injured and there are no damages to my car.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

2012 Nissan Sentra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbags concern. The consumer wanted to know the brand of the air bag in his vehicle.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2014

On August 25, 2014 while I did escape with my life and my whole body intact, after a witness was on scene she said she her a loud pop, well that loud pop was my front left (immediate driver's side tire) and I ended up in a brick wall. Not pleased with bridgestone, as my vehicle only had no more than 8000 miles on it, but very pleased with the vehicle and it's features.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2014

Without a crash my air bags exploted for no reason ?//.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2013

Vehicle was pulling out of a driveway at night, just beginning to accelerate, and struck a trailer that was not clearly noticeable (did not have clear reflectors). At 5 mph, the hood was crunched like an accordion, the airbags deployed, and the car is considered totaled. What would the consequences have been if striking something at 30, 40, or 50 mph?.



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