Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Nissan Sentra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the front passenger wheel flipped sideways and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Sentra. While the contact's vehicle was at a stop light, a second vehicle traveling approximately 30 MPH crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle and caused significant damage. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained neck, back, and knee injuries. The front passenger sustained neck and back injuries. Both occupants received medical attention. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 106,000.
My car was involved in a rear end accident April 2, 2015 while stopped at red stop arrow light and a front end accident 10-20-2015 while stopped in left turning lane and no airbags deployed. Safety issue --airbags should have deployed. See also odi 10706098. ..updated 12/11/17
I was about going for a meeting but when I started the car, the air bag light started flashing. I wasn't into any accident. I went to a Nissan dealer on 10/16/2012 to know what causes the air bag light to be flashing when there was no accident involved. They ran their test and told me that the cause of the flashing was {rh side air bag module defective}. They refused to fix it and inturn gave me a repair quote of about $1300 to fix the problem. I told them the problem was from Nissan and not me. Since I didn't have that amount to repair the car air bag. In November 2014 I met a friend that drives the same car, model, & year with the same air bag light flashing. I asked if he got into any accident, he says no that the air bag light just started flashing on one of the days when he was going to work. On 11/07/2014, I called Nissan USA and told them about the issue. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Sentra. While closing the front driver's side door, the front driver's side and seat air bags deployed without warning or an impact occurring. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries. The contact called interstate Nissan (located at 8890 peach st, erie, pa 16509, [phone]) and was informed to have the vehicle towed to their facility for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. Consumer stated this shows the insurance adjuster looked at the car and saw no visible damage that would cause the airbags to deploy. Therefore, I cannot file an insurance claim for this problem. 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 U.S.c. …
My wife was involved in an accident last night in our 2007 Nissan Sentra, she rearended the car in front of her that stopped short, she slammed on the brakes when it happened and there was no response(the car didn't slow down at all) and the air bags did not go off, she hit the car in front of her between 30-40 MPH, and she hit her head on the steering wheel, luckily there was no severe injuries, but in contacting Nissan they didn't seem to care to much(expected that they aren't going to take any blame) but when I contacted the dealership they told me the car needs to be checked out to see why this happened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Sentra. While driving at high speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel without warning. In addition, the brake light flickered on and off and when the brakes were applied and the vehicle responded slower than usual. The contact experienced the same failures explained in NHTSA campaign number: 08V311000 (service brakes), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
My tire pressure light is lit up on the dashboard. I was parked when I first noticed the light on. After noticing, I then proceeded to make sure all four tires had correct amount of air and to and to turn off car and back on to reset. After doing so the light has continued to remain on. Also my passenger airbag has been flashing on and off while care is in start mode. I am unsure the cause of it. My vehicle also cut off while stopped at a traffic light a few week ago. Unsure if the problems were related.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Nissan Sentra. While driving 40 MPH on a two lane road, the contact struck another vehicle on the passenger side. He sustained a sprained neck and bruises, but there were no serious injuries. A police report was filed. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a service shop. The contact stated that he could have been seriously injured due to the air bags not deploying if the crash had been more severe. The current and failure mileages were 6,166.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and flashed consistently. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag wiring was faulty and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
Airbag complaints in other Sentra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Nissan Sentra, 27% of the model year's 154 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Nissan Sentra airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2007 Nissan Sentra, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Sentra airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 99,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 12 crashes, 1 fire and 15 injuries and 2 deaths to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.