CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Nissan Sentra has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 18 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (61 reports).
2004 Nissan Sentra recalls
Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments
Certain 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag whose Takata inflator may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature swings.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause it to rupture.
Most common 2004 Nissan Sentra problems
Problem areas named in the 197 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 61 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Engine | 26 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 25 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
What owners report
Hard shifting and occasional uncertainty in gear selected.
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic, the vehicle was diagnosed computer system failure, causing the vehicle to fail to start. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V287000 (Air Bags), which was associated with the VIN. The manufacturer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The dealer notified the manufacturer that the contact had refused to pay for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
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 calle
1.) Both driver and passenger airbag replacement replacements. 2.) If I get into a reck then me and my passenger have a chance of death due to the recall on the airbags. 3.) Yes. 4.) No. 5.) Unknown. Every time I schedule to get the recall fixed either the shops donât have the parts or they donât have the time to do it.
Went into the dealership to talk about the air bag issue, turns out they fixed the check engine light. Next on the paper it says they found there was no airbag and tried to perform recall, and that they could not perform the recall
2004 Nissan Sentra questions
Does the 2004 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2004 Nissan Sentra: Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (61), Air Bags (32), Electrical System (28).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Nissan Sentra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.