2004 Nissan Sentra vs 2006 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Nissan Sentra | 2006 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 197 | 116 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 64 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 81,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 59 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 30 |
| Engine | 26 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 25 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 10 |
| Power Train | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 43 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 6 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2004 Nissan Sentra
2006 Nissan Sentra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.