NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Sentra

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

5,776

Active records

Recalls

60

Active records

TSBs

708

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

13

Injuries

504

Crashes

582

Fires

116

Top reported issues — Nissan Sentra

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Operating state

2,353

Performance issue

1,097

Reporting mechanism

1,078

Engine behavior

1,047

Condition issue

1,008

Safety restraint issue

905

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

879

Vibration/harshness

657

Noise

591

Braking behavior

488

Safety restraint behavior

461

Driver assistance issue

345

Starting behavior

319

Fluid issue

220

Thermal issue

220

Access/entry issue

191

Steering behavior

166

Electrical issue

162

Powering on/off behavior

134

Lighting behavior

107

Ride/handling behavior

95

Infotainment behavior

80

Smell

65

HVAC behavior

62

Recent change

62

Wiper/washer behavior

43

Communication/network issue

14

Electrified system issue

3

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2015 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jun 17, 2026


Transmission failed on major highway out of no where would not accelerate above 5 MPH

2022 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jun 14, 2026


In May of 2026, I began experiencing vibration and steering wheel instability while going over bumps and while braking, as well as while changing lanes. This vibration and instability got progressively worse and concerning, therefore, I took the vehicle in to the dealer for diagnostic testing on 6/2/2026. The dealership diagnosed and informed me of the steering assembly failure. The rack and pinion assembly is the defective component. It is currently available for inspection as it has not been…

2007 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jun 13, 2026


When I discovered the car was not stopping after depressing the peddle and the brake light was coming on. I checked the fluid level and fluid was needed. I topped the fluid level off and it did not solve the problem. I then took it to a mechanic and ask to have the brakes checked. he then replaced the front pads. Once they were replaced he bled the system according to the mfg. recommendations. I now have a solid peddle but still do not have brakes. The peddle moves less than an inch when…

2025 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jun 10, 2026


Crash

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space at 4 MPH, the rear cross-traffic alert failed to activate, causing the vehicle to crash into a 3-foot cement pole. There were no warning lights illuminated and no chime. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,125.

2021 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jun 8, 2026


Alternator needed replacement Front windshield needed replacement Unfortunately this kicked off the malfunction warning. All Nissan can say is it’s the ADAS 2 controller. They are unable to determine part numbers. However the alternator and windshield replacement kicked off the malfunction warning.

2013 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jun 8, 2026


Transmission slipping

2020 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jun 3, 2026


The rear driver side door does not lock/unlock when pressing the lock/unlock buttons on the key fob nor the buttons on either of the front seat door panels. It is only able to be locked/unlocked by manually flipping the lock/unlock switch on the (rear driver side) door. No other doors have this issue. I believe either the door switch actuator or faulty wiring is the cause of the issue. I believe it is available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of my passengers is put at…

2016 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jun 2, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Niss. The contact stated that they discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale/dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 107,242. It was later discovered upon checking Carfax, that the mileage was 149,244.

2022 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jun 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision assistance sensor independently deactivated and the warning light illuminated. The contact stated electrical failures with the sunroof, radio, the heating and air conditioning. The contact stated that the failures occurred intermittently. In addition, the battery drained unusually faster. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a independent mechanic or dealer. The…

2017 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jun 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving the vehicle he could tell the vehicle gears were slipping, on a different occasion the vehicle downshifted on its own suddenly almost causing a crash. The contact stated there were times where the vehicle would downshift suddenly and would slow all the way down causing the vehicle to come to a stop, having to shift into neutral then back into drive, and the contact stated he could hear very loud grinding noise from the…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.