2005 Nissan Sentra vs 2005 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Nissan Sentra | 2005 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 170 | 853 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 165 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 114 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,650 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 | 456 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 48 | 92 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 58 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 66 |
| Engine | 33 | 29 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 26 |
| Power Train | 10 | 37 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 20 | 54 |
| Stalling | 17 | 71 |
| Overheating | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 40 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 23 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
2005 Nissan Sentra
2005 Toyota Corolla
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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.