KnownCarProblemsNissan Sentra Problems by Year
Owners have filed 5,025 complaints with NHTSA about the Nissan Sentra since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2013, 2014, 2015. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Nissan Sentra problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 31 | Wheels and tires | 4 | 6 |
| 2024 Sentra | 41 | Steering | 3 | 6 |
| 2022 Sentra | 81 | Steering | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Sentra | 132 | Driver assistance | 3 | 14 |
| 2020 Sentra | 206 | Driver assistance | 4 | 8 |
| 2019 Sentra | 223 | Electrical | 2 | 16 |
| 2018 Sentra | 185 | Transmission | 2 | 17 |
| 2017 Sentra | 231 | Transmission | 3 | 29 |
| 2016 Sentra | 270 | Transmission | 6 | 18 |
| 2015 Sentra | 352 | Transmission | 3 | 23 |
| 2014 Sentra | 380 | Transmission | 5 | 27 |
| 2013 Sentra | 638 | Transmission | 6 | 24 |
| 2012 Sentra | 180 | Transmission | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 Sentra | 142 | Electrical | 2 | 19 |
| 2010 Sentra | 144 | Electrical | 3 | 11 |
| 2009 Sentra | 55 | Air bags | 1 | 9 |
| 2008 Sentra | 167 | Air bags | 3 | 20 |
| 2007 Sentra | 154 | Air bags | 1 | 21 |
| 2006 Sentra | 116 | Engine | 5 | 22 |
| 2005 Sentra | 170 | Engine | 5 | 13 |
| 2004 Sentra | 197 | Engine | 4 | 20 |
| 2003 Sentra | 180 | Engine | 7 | 13 |
| 2002 Sentra | 304 | Engine | 10 | 19 |
| 2001 Sentra | 236 | Engine | 7 | 20 |
| 2000 Sentra | 171 | Engine | 6 | 20 |
97 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Nissan Sentra
- What years of the Nissan Sentra have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2013 (638), 2014 (380), 2015 (352).
- What is the most common problem with the Nissan Sentra?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (1,217), engine (1,206), electrical (738).
- Which Nissan Sentra years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2009 (55), 2022 (81), 2006 (116). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.