Nissan Sentra problems by year
5,873 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 43 Nissan Sentra model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 1 | — | |
| 2025 | 25 | 4 | Unknown OR Other | |
| 2024 | 32 | 3 | Steering | |
| 2023 Fewer complaints | 18 | 1 | — | |
| 2022 | 80 | 2 | Steering | |
| 2021 | 129 | 3 | Steering | |
| 2020 | 204 | 4 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2019 | 221 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2018 | 184 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 2017 | 230 | 3 | Power Train | |
| 2016 | 267 | 6 | Power Train | |
| 2015 Most complained | 349 | 3 | Power Train | |
| 2014 Most complained | 380 | 5 | Power Train | |
| 2013 Most complained | 638 | 6 | Power Train | |
| 2012 | 180 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 2011 | 142 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2010 | 144 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 2009 | 55 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 2008 | 167 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2007 | 154 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 2006 | 116 | 5 | Air Bags | |
| 2005 | 170 | 5 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2004 | 197 | 4 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2003 | 180 | 7 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2002 Most complained | 304 | 10 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 | 236 | 7 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 | 171 | 6 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 | 59 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1998 | 58 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1997 | 108 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1996 | 141 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 1995 | 117 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 1994 | 99 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1993 | 58 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1992 | 62 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1991 | 63 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1990 | 39 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1989 | 41 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1988 | 37 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1987 Fewer complaints | 36 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1986 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 1985 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 1984 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Nissan.