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2017 Hyundai Elantra vs 2018 Nissan Sentra

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Sixth generation (AD)

2017 Hyundai Elantra

Evidence: Medium confidence
Problem to check
Airbags owner reports. Reported around 17,000 to 17,000 mi.
First check
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Inspection items
15
Safety actions
4
EPA combined MPG
29
Price and repair cost
Not available

First inspection steps

  1. 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  2. 2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  3. 3Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A LEFT FRONTAL/UNDERCARRIAGE ACCIDENT AFTER BEING RUN OFF THE INTERSTATE BY AN INATTENTIVE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELLING AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH UPON IMPACT WITH A LARGE DRAIN GRATE IN A POTHOLE. IMPACT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO DEPLOY THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT. VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. NO MAJOR INJURIES OCCURRED, ONLY MINOR BRUISING AND BURNS AS A RESULT OF SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DRIVER AND TWO CHILDREN WERE INSIDE THE VEHICLE UPON IMPACT, ALL PROPERLY RESTRAINED BY SEAT BELTS. POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND FIRE WERE DISPATCHED AS WELL. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON INTERSTATE 95 S, IN SAVANNAH, GA.”
NHTSAcomplaintOct 2019Open source record
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Seventh generation (B17)

2018 Nissan Sentra

Evidence: Medium confidence
Problem to check
Airbags owner reports. Reported around 30,500 to 52,000 mi.
First check
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Inspection items
6
Safety actions
2
EPA combined MPG
29.5
Price and repair cost
Not available

First inspection steps

  1. 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  2. 2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  3. 3Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, A SECOND VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. ALL THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER TO STRIKE THE WINDSHIELD. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED AN INJURED TORSO AND RIBS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED NECK AND LACERATIONS TO THE LEFT ARM, WHICH ALSO REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER (PELTIER NISSAN, 3201 SSW LOOP 323, TYLER, TX) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.”
NHTSAcomplaintAug 2018Open source record
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