2017 Nissan Sentra vs 2018 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Nissan Sentra | 2018 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 230 | 185 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 183 | 145 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–32 | 28–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 41,333 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 76 | 46 |
| Engine | 48 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 15 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 8 |
| Stalling | 14 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2017 Nissan Sentra
2018 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.