2007 Nissan Sentra vs 2009 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 | 2007 Nissan Sentra | 2009 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 154 | 55 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 86 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–28 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,984 mi | 58,983 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 41 | 15 |
| Steering | 30 | 11 |
| Power Train | 17 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 6 |
| Suspension | 11 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 7 |
| Engine | 11 | 4 |
| Tires | 10 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2007 Nissan Sentra
2009 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.