NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Sentra

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

5,820

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

2,360

Performance issue

1,102

Reporting mechanism

1,087

Engine behavior

1,050

Condition issue

1,022

Safety restraint issue

909

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

883

Vibration/harshness

660

Noise

593

Braking behavior

490

Safety restraint behavior

463

Driver assistance issue

352

Starting behavior

321

Fluid issue

222

Thermal issue

220

Access/entry issue

194

Steering behavior

170

Electrical issue

163

Powering on/off behavior

134

Lighting behavior

108

Ride/handling behavior

95

Infotainment behavior

81

Recent change

66

Smell

65

HVAC behavior

63

Wiper/washer behavior

45

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 Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an AutoZone and DTC: C1116 “Stop Lamp Switch was retrieved. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA…

2021 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 30, 2026


Drivers of the car pulled out of a plaza without blinker and almost ran into our vehicle. Passenger and driver continued to harass and make rude comments whenever they pass by us. And we felt very offended.

2024 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 30, 2026


Headlight assembly not wired properly causing the driver's side Headlight not to work. Also the audio equipment inside the car has electrical issues.

2022 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 28, 2026


The wiper blade stop working in the middle of my windshield or will not return to correct position. I know there there is a recall on some 2022 sentras on this issues and I think my vehicle is one of them. I have always had a small issue with the blades since about a month after I bought it brand new. It started with the wipers not returning to correct position or still going for another couple minutes even thought I have turned them off. Now they have started to just stop in the middle of the…

2026 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 27, 2026


Safety issue. I was on the highway when I has a flat. I opened the trunk to get the jack and spare , but to my surprise I found only styrofoam where the spare and jack should be. I called the dealer where I purchased the car and was told Nissan no longer provides those items. This was a real safety concern for me. Im a [XXX] female, often traveling out of town alone and I find Styrofoam! I was stuck on the side of the road...alone. More concerning to me was what if this had been my [XXX]…

2018 NISSAN SENTRA

Filed Aug 25, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start one day after several attempts and was accompanied by the AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) sensor and check engine warning lights. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the battery and brake light switch due to a suspected battery drain caused by a faulty switch. Despite the repair, the failure reoccurred shortly after the repair. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA…

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…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.