CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Nissan Sentra has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 4 fires, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (54 reports).
2005 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 2005 Nissan Sentra problems
Problem areas named in the 170 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 54 |
| Engine | 33 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
What owners report
I purchased a 2005 Nissan Sentra on [XXX] from TMZ Auto Sales. The front passenger and driver side calipers, rotors, brake pads, brake hoses, front driver side hub bearings and knuckle hook up, were replaced by me, and the left passenger side ball joint needs to be repaired. All repairs were done within 30-60 days of purchase. The dealer replaced the front driver side caliper and brake, but I had to replace them a second time, and the dealership also replaced the sensor that he thought needed to be replaced, but the check engine light is still on. I was driving to and from work with my grandchildren and the brakes, calipers, rotors would start to malfunction. My daughter and myself were dri
Nissan Dealer locally will not repair my vehicle as per the recall for my air bags. Have driven out of town to a Nissan dealer and they said they did not have the part in stock and could not fix it. I would like to have my car fixed before the passenger air bag EXPLODES.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 30-35 mph, the vehicle revved up and accelerated without warning. The contact downshifted to slow the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
I had an appointment for 10am I called ahead to confirm the estimated amount of time I was told it would take 2-4 hours. When I arrived they refused to service my vehicle they claimed they we're busy and refused to service my recall and treated me like a nuisance and with little respect. I spoke to the Nissan representative of San Leandro on Marina Blvd.
I WAS DRIVING THIS CAR BUT HAD STOPPED TO LET TRAFFIC BY (IN A TURN LANE) WHEN AN ONCOMING TRUCK BARRELLED TOWARD ME & HIT ME HEAD-ON, GOING ABOUT 40 MPH. HIS TRUCK BENT IN THE WHOLE FRONT OF MY SENTRA BUT MY NEITHER MY DRIVER-SIDE OR PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF TO PROTECT ME & MY DAUGHTER! THERE IS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS, CITING THEY COULD ERUPT & ARE DANGEROUS, SO I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S GOOD OR BAD THAT THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY?? WE WERE STOPPED & STILL IN A TURN LANE ON A CITY STREET. MY CAR WAS TOTALLED & WRECKER GOT IT. FEW WEEKS LATER IT WAS SENT TO SALVAGE/AUCTION COMPANY. I AM DISABLED &CAN'T UPLOAD PICTURES ETC BUT CAN SEND YOU EMAIL W OF MY INSURANCE ADJUSTER & POLICE REPORT IF YOU TE
2005 Nissan Sentra questions
Does the 2005 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2005 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; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (54), Engine (33), Air Bags (21).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.