NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Sentra

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

5,814

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

507

Crashes

586

Fires

116

Top reported issues — Nissan Sentra

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Operating state

2,359

Performance issue

1,102

Reporting mechanism

1,084

Engine behavior

1,050

Condition issue

1,020

Safety restraint issue

909

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

883

Vibration/harshness

660

Noise

593

Braking behavior

490

Safety restraint behavior

463

Driver assistance issue

350

Starting behavior

320

Fluid issue

222

Thermal issue

220

Access/entry issue

194

Steering behavior

170

Electrical issue

162

Powering on/off behavior

134

Lighting behavior

107

Ride/handling behavior

95

Infotainment behavior

81

Recent change

66

Smell

65

HVAC behavior

63

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.

2016 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 21, 2026


In 2023, my vehicle experienced a transmission/CVT-related failure that resulted in a loss of propulsion. The vehicle became unable to continue driving and was stopped in Chino Hills, California. A neighbor called the police, and officers responded to the scene, although no police report was filed. The vehicle was subsequently towed to an authorized Nissan dealership, where the transmission/transaxle was replaced. After the replacement, the vehicle later developed a transmission fluid leak. I…

2024 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 20, 2026


While driving on the highway the hood released on its own while driving around 55 to 60 mph. No interior lever was pulled, and the hood still managed to flap open on its own damaging the windshield and denting the exterior of the hood. This is a safety issue please look into this as this could have put my life and others at risk.

2025 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 19, 2026


Crash

The 2025 Nissan Sentra lost control in the steering wheel or driveshaft while driving down hill. The vehicle lost power lost steering and crashed. The vehicle stated malfunction when the crash occured. There was a leaking fluid coming from the front left underside of the vehicle after the crash when it became undrivable due to loss of power and loss of driveshaft control. I felt unsafe with the way the vehicle was shuddering and jerking every right turn I made in the vehicle days prior to it…

2015 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 17, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the steering wheel turned independently. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into an apartment complex wall. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to her right arm, left elbow, knee, shoulder, and back and burns on the right arm from the air bag deployment. The contact was…

2025 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 17, 2026


I went from point A to Point B. Parked in my friends driveway. Went inside . And came out to put my shoes in my trunk at 8pm . And my back windshield was completely shattered and shattering right in front of me. For no reason at all.

2026 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 11, 2026


1 injured
Crash

Was going down some s curves when the car started trying to turn me to the left when I needed to go right. I started trying to correct it but I had no control of the steering wheel. The car then immediately accelerated which in turn made me flip end over end 3 times . My air bag didn't deploy and my seat belt let me fly out the seat and bounce around the car

2023 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 9, 2026


When I plug my phone in to USB android auto starts up and when I begin to play music it's stops or you hear a lot of static,so if I want to listen to music I have to plug in to aux and when you use aux the android auto don't work . When listing to music can't use the display screen 1

2024 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 9, 2026


Since I purchased the vehicle, I turn my steering wheel all the way to the left. It makes this clicking sound, and I can feel the clicking under me like it’s coming from the driver side and I have a maintenance notification on my dashboard fan. The clicking noise has gotten worse and made me do my own research on the problem. The tire needs maintenance, but there’s no flat so something told me to google exactly what was the problem was and I got a message on Google stating that there are many…

2024 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 8, 2026


The front left axle was replaced twice and the right axle replaced twice. Both have broken consistently. They were replaced by Nissan Dealer all times. My safety was put at risk by having to drive the vehicle with broken axles. There were no warning signs u til the axles started clicking and popping upon turning. The vehicle is available for inspection even though it is temporarily fixed.

2025 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the messages Engine Stall - Stop Safely, Service Due in 0 Miles, and System Malfunction Not Available were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact stated that the brake warning light, check engine light, oil warning light, and an unknown warning light were illuminated. After approximately 10 minutes, the vehicle was able to be restarted.…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.