2014 Nissan Altima vs 2014 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 | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,111 | 380 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 317 | 194 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–31 | 30–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,500 mi | 74,084 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 209 | 182 |
| Exterior Lighting | 298 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 208 | 51 |
| Suspension | 130 | 9 |
| Engine | 77 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 32 |
| Steering | 58 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 91 | 12 |
| Stalling | 70 | 41 |
| Vibration / shaking | 59 | 30 |
| Rust / corrosion | 56 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 33 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 10 |
2014 Nissan Altima
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.