NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Sentra

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

5,791

Active records

Recalls

61

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

505

Crashes

583

Fires

116

Top reported issues — Nissan Sentra

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Operating state

2,354

Performance issue

1,099

Reporting mechanism

1,083

Engine behavior

1,048

Condition issue

1,013

Safety restraint issue

907

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

880

Vibration/harshness

660

Noise

592

Braking behavior

488

Safety restraint behavior

462

Driver assistance issue

347

Starting behavior

320

Fluid issue

220

Thermal issue

220

Access/entry issue

193

Steering behavior

167

Electrical issue

162

Powering on/off behavior

134

Lighting behavior

107

Ride/handling behavior

95

Infotainment behavior

80

Smell

65

Recent change

63

HVAC behavior

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.

2017 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jul 16, 2026


Crash

My car was legally parked on the street near my apartment, and was hit about a month ago that left my car totaled and my trunk completely crushed in, and the back seat caved in. My car was then hit a 2nd time two weeks ago, from the back, and both times, my car ricocheted and hit the car parked in front of mine. Both times. Police said first driver had to be going at least 80 to 90 mph, and would definitely killer someone if anyone was sitting in my back seat. 2nd car was going just as fast.…

2021 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The scope of repair required fixing a recalled tie rod that suffered a catastrophic failure, which directly caused the vehicle’s ADAS, Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB), and collision detection systems to crash. Berman Nissan promised a legally compliant, safe repair but breached this agreement by returning an unsafe vehicle, failing to road-test the steering component (verified by identical check-in/out mileage), and intentionally scrubbing trouble codes to conceal active safety failures. Staff…

2011 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the engine seized. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that several days later, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop…

2019 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jul 11, 2026


Collision warning sound happens randomly for no reason

2018 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jul 10, 2026


On Wednesday July 8, 2026 at approx 7:45 AM The powertrain system failed entirely due to a catastrophic malfunction of the Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), which completely and instantly failed with absolutely no prior dashboard warning lamps, check engine lights, or symptoms. While traveling at approximately 40 MPH on a public road, this unexpected defect caused an immediate and total loss of vehicle propulsion in active traffic, forcing following vehicles to brake…

2015 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jul 10, 2026


This is for the trailer, your system couldn't recognize VIN or license plates ST 205, 75R15

2024 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jul 9, 2026


Good morning. I wanted to make you aware of a potential safety concern with the 2024 Sentra. The ECO button is very close to the trunk open button, and on 2 separate occasions, I have accidentally opened my trunk instead of switching to eco mode while driving. Luckily, at the time of these incidents, I was traveling at a relatively low speed and able to quickly pull over. But this could be quite dangerous if it happened on the interstate or other major highway at higher speed and if there are…

2020 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jul 8, 2026


The power unlock on all four doors of my car doors will no longer operate via key fob, outside lock button or interior power unlock buttons, although the doors can all be locked using those same processes. In addition, the doors have all randomly locked while being inside the car with no key, locking me inside the car and requiring someone getting a key to manually unlock the car to allow me to exit. The doors have also randomly locked with the key inside the car making it unable to access the…

2015 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jul 8, 2026


1 injured

I used the jack to lift the car, back almost a year ago, the jack failed and fall on me with the car almost killed me, it was rated at 3 ton but it couldn't handle one side of the car which is 1 ton, it made several damages to the car as well I have videos of how it is failed

2020 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Jul 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was off centered and the vehicle vibrated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle vibrated while making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a passenger-side rear detached inter-tire rod and bushing and a driver's side rear inter-tire rod and bushing failing. The contact was informed that the driver's and passenger interior…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.