2015 Nissan Sentra vs 2017 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 | 2015 Nissan Sentra | 2017 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 349 | 230 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 181 | 183 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–32 | 28–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,364 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 171 | 76 |
| Engine | 68 | 48 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 48 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 44 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 21 |
| Structure | 14 | 9 |
| Steering | 6 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 43 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 31 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 25 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 5 |
2015 Nissan Sentra
2017 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.