2004 NISSAN SENTRA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2004 NISSAN SENTRA has 1 complaint and 26 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to airbag replacement and recall repair delays. One complaint details prolonged delays and poor communication from Nissan regarding mobile airbag repair services, which remain unresolved.
Common Issues
- Airbag replacement delays. Owner reports multiple recall notices over two years about passenger airbag replacement with ongoing delays and refusal of promised mobile repair service.
- Customer service concerns. Interaction with Nissan agents included hostile and abusive behavior when repair arrangements failed to materialize as expected.
The 2004 Sentra is subject to 26 recalls that primarily address airbag inflator defects. The recalls concern various passenger and driver side airbag inflator issues due to propellant degradation or assembly problems, posing risks of inflator rupture and metal fragments during deployment. These recalls affect safety systems and often involve free replacement of defective components by dealers.
Recalls
- Passenger airbag inflator rupture risk (15V287000). Affects over 1 million vehicles including 2004 Sentra. Passenger airbag inflators may rupture upon deployment causing metal fragments to strike occupants, risking serious injury or death. Dealers replace inflators free starting June 15, 2015.
- Passenger and driver airbag inflator explosion risk (22E066000). Recalls 375 vehicles for defective replacement inflators installed during theft or collision repairs. Propellant degradation from environmental exposure can cause inflators to explode, causing injury or death. Dealers will inspect and replace inflators free. Owner letters mailed starting September 14, 2022.
- Passenger airbag inflator failure advisory (20V747000). Covers 3,930 2002-2006 Sentras that may have received insufficient repairs. Due to propellant degradation, inflators may explode. Owners are advised not to drive vehicles until repair. Dealers will re-inspect and replace inflators free. Recall began January 22, 2021.
- Interim remedy airbag inflator defects (20V008000). Applies to 307,962 vehicles including the 2004 Sentra. Non-desiccated passenger airbag inflators with unstable propellants may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants. Nissan notifies owners and replaces inflators with desiccated versions free. Repairs started February 12, 2020.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved airbag recall issues should review their rights under applicable state lemon laws. Legal advice may help determine eligibility for relief when defects persist despite recalls and manufacturer attempts at repair.
2004 NISSAN SENTRA Summary
2004
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1402836
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2004 NISSAN SENTRA
375 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2004 NISSAN SENTRA
3930 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2004 NISSAN SENTRA
307962 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2004 NISSAN SENTRA
1090569 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Complaints
2004 NISSAN SENTRA
ID: 2073692AIR BAGS
I have been getting recall notices for over 2 years on my 2004 Sentra concerning airbag replacement. I called the number on the recall mailing and was told on multiple occasions that the car was dangerous to operate. I am a [XXX] and was assured that the Nissan recall team offered a mobile repair service and that my repair was in the range of mobile repair service technicians and that a repair tech could be sent to my location. I agreed to the time line that they suggested. I just requested the exact time and date of the repair work. Nissan agree to the repair service arrangements and I thought that I would have the service work done at my location. As time passed the Nissan agent called multiple times assuring me that when a repair unit was available that it would be dispatched to my location to preform the required service. After 2 full years of delays and failed attempts, I am suddenly told that no mobile service repairs are possible in my location. When I asked why I was told the mobile service could be preformed at my location I was subjected to the agent speaking abusive and hostile attitude. The issue has not been resolved as of this date. So I do want to file a compliant and also make the company aware of this situation. Thank for the opportunity to present my concerns. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)