2017 Nissan Sentra steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Nissan Sentra — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH and coasting to the right around a curve, after completing the maneuver, the accelerator was depressed, the cruise control was set at 48 MPH, and the steering wheel was turned to the left but independently turned…”
filed Dec 12, 2025
“It will be investigated by my insurance company, but this is what happened. I was taking a leisurely drive on a country road. Not much for shoulders and the trees aren't cut back far enough. I was going straight. The vehicle decided to take a 45 degree turn the right. Into the trees then flipping…”
filed Nov 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Sentra | 8 | 25% |
| 2022 Sentra | 31 | 39% |
| 2021 Sentra | 40 | 31% |
| 2020 Sentra | 55 | 27% |
| 2019 Sentra | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Sentra | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 Sentra | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 Sentra | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 Sentra | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 Sentra | 16 | 3% |
| 2012 Sentra | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Nissan Sentra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.