2014 Honda Accord vs 2014 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Honda Accord | 2014 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 980 | 380 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 168 | 194 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–47 | 30–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,135 mi | 74,084 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 378 | 32 |
| Power Train | 64 | 182 |
| Engine | 179 | 62 |
| Steering | 142 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 112 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 51 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 31 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 54 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 95 | 0 |
| Stalling | 58 | 41 |
| Oil consumption | 25 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 10 |
| Steering problems | 22 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 22 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 30 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 24 |
2014 Honda Accord
2014 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.