2006 Nissan Sentra owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan sentra. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained bruises to the breast, collar bone and neck and sought medical attention. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash and sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle. The engineer determined that the crash did not meet the specifications for air bags deployment and stated to the contact that there was no defect found within the air bags or the driver's side seat belt. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 01/25//12 *bf the passenger was also injured. 03/05/12

Air bags deployed, the drivers side deployed while closing the door vehicle not moving, the steering wheel airbag & the dash airbag deployed while the vehicle was in motion, on rural road, it was a short distance from my house so after the bags blew, I drove the vehicle back to the house, no police were involved. Did not have collision insurance on the vehicle, I called Nissan and they said there was no recall on the airbags at that time, since there is a recall I asked Nissan to replace the blown airbags and they refused, said it was not their fault. The passenger side airbag did not deploy, and I was told that is the only one on recall, what can if anything I do? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*jb

First airbag deployed when the drivers door was slammed shut vehicle was not moving. And the steering wheel and dash bag deployed while driving the vehicle was in motion appx. 35 MPH, wich caused person to lose control of said vehicle.on rural road,

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the engine warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The technician diagnosed that the ECM sensor needed to be reset. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the speed sensor circuit, the crankshaft and the cam shaft sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

2006 Nissan sentra. Consumer states engine light came on and vehicle suddenly slowed down and then stopped *tgw the consumer stated she had to turn off the vehicle and then turn it back on in order for the vehicle to start again. The consumer was informed the vehicle needed a new tp sensor. The consumer stated the tp sensor was replaced. However, she continued to experience problems. *jb updated 11/12/10.

I leased a new Nissan sentra in march '06. In november of '06 I moved and started parking downhill. It has leaked ever since into the driver side floor. The service department at the dealership have tried to fix the problem now for 8 weeks and it continues to leak. The manufacturer and dealer continue to tell me they are still trying to find the problem. *jb

The lining in the trunk is decomposing creating an odor that is smelled in the driver/passenger compartment of the car. I as the only driver have been diagnosed with xylene exposure. This is the most likely and probably only source of xylene in my life.

2006 Nissan sentra on a snowy icy road, I made a left turn, very slowly, and the vehicle slowly skidded into the curb with the right front tire leading the way. I didn't think there would be so much damage with the 2-3mph skid. Vehicle had broken right front axle, sway bar, right strut and right wheel. *tr

My car vibrates when I start it & driving. My rear passenger window doesn't work everytime I want to roll the window down. My air conditioner stopped working 3 months ago.

2006 Nissan sentra has been getting progressively harder to start after it warms up and then is shut down. Happens daily. Took to Nissan dealer 3 times. They state the problem is a known issue and some models were recalled but not ours. Nissan has known about this for some time. See service bulletin ntb05-52a. They want us to pay $600.00 to repair an obvious defect recalled on other models.we have owned this car since new and maintained all service required. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start intermittently. The engine would roll but not turn over. The contact would have to continuously attempt to turn the ignition over before the vehicle would start. The contact has had the fuel pump repair kit replaced on the vehicle three times. The repair included the fuel pump, the ring of fuel gag and the tank o-ring sea to no avail. All repairs were done by the dealer. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 25,487 and the current mileage was 50,000. Updated 01/28/11*lj the consumer stated the vehicle has been repaired three times for the same fuel pump and o-ring defect. Updated evoq 02/07/11 the consumer stated she would be making another appointment t

My auto slipped from park to drive sunday morning, december 16, 2007 with no warning. We had a terrible snow storm and I had my car in park while clearing the windshield and it slipped from park to drive. This has happened before while driving where it will slip from drive to neutral. My locks also locked as soon as I shut my doors after started my auto. I have power locks and the doors should not have locked with the key in the ignition. I was locked out of my car for over an hour until I could get a tow truck to my home to open my car. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Nissan sentra. While driving 15 MPH, the gear shift indicator would not shift into second gear. The contact was unable to shift into reverse and heard a grinding noise when shifting. The dealer stated that the shifter was too tight and they loosened the shifter on two occasions; however, the failure continued. The dealer stated that the transmission shifter caused the failure. As of december 10, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 93 and current mileage was 12,998. Updated 01-14-08. *kb the consumer stated she heard a cracking noise coming from under the hood, the right rear tire had a leak, the window regulator was replaced, the shift knob was screwed on too far which was making it difficult for the consumer to shift

The manual lock down leaver for the steering wheel does not hold the steering wheel in place ,this allows the steering wheel to come loose while driving which makes it almost impossible to control the steering of the car I have almost ran into other cars while driving on highways and streets.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan sentra. The contact stated that the horn failed to function. The dealer was not contacted. The contact felt that if the same part was replaced, the failure may recur. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. The VIN was unknown.

Above about 35 or 42f the air cond runs if the air selector is positioned on any selection that includes defrost, and the only way to turn this off is to turn the air selector to a position that does not contain defrost, pull over, stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off, then restart the vehicle. I am not mistaken, I am positive of this. This is not green, the air is often running all day wasting gas mileage putting more pollution in the air. Heater must be turned on to compensate for the cooling effect of the air conditioner. *tr

Recall number: 07v527000 my dealership states this does not exist for my 2006 Nissan sentra with a 2.5l engine, and I'm having an issue with this exact same issue. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Nissan sentra. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud roaring noise coming from the front of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the tires rotated, but he immediately heard the noise again. He then took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the front driver side wheel bearings and hubs; however, they refused to repair the vehicle for free because his warranty expired. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The purchase date was unknown. The failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 61,855.

All of the tires were bought in december, 2010. One of the new tires had a defect two months after the purchase that could not be repaired; it had to be replaced. Recently, specifically on november 14, 2011, another tire blew while on a highway (with 55 MPH speed limit). *tr