2011 Nissan Sentra vs 2013 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 | 2011 Nissan Sentra | 2013 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 638 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 107 | 201 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–29 | 30–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 65,843 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 311 |
| Engine | 30 | 87 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 96 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 95 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 43 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 51 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 33 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 17 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 72 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 43 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 38 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 35 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 31 |
2011 Nissan Sentra
2013 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.