KnownCarProblems2015 Nissan Sentra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 352 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Sentra, most often about the transmission (49% of complaints, typically around 75,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Sentra model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2015 Nissan Sentra problems
Transmission
173 complaints · 49%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to approximately 20 MPH and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed…
Took my car in for a whining sound. Was told at Nissan hwy 96 in warner robins that I needed a transmission and that my warranty expired at 60000 miles. My car loose power on incline and is making a whining sound. Sluggish in changing gears and just seems to slow down even when I am pushing the gas .
Engine
70 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles.
While driving on the highway for long periods of time the car will maintain a certain speed but the rpms will raise and lower and you can hear the engine rev up as if it is attempting to change gears.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that on several occasions while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure might have been…
Other or unspecified
54 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles.
"takata recall" this issue has nothing to do with current recall. My issue is regarding the transmission. Initial issue happened prior to 50k miles, original transmission failed. Replaced by Nissan, 2nd transmission failed at 96k miles, Nissan wanted to replace again. Requested they take vehicle back. Saw lemon law…
When the car is in motion and at any speed, when pressing the gas pedal the car will randomly and without warning lose acceleration for an unknown amount of time even though the gas pedal is all the way to the floor. This happens on the highway and on any roads.
Speed control
50 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal beeping sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle stopped independently. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. While driving between 65-70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Nissan of north olmstead, located at 28500 lorain road, north olmstead, ohio 44070) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to produce a fault code or duplicate the…
Air bags
44 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. While driving various speeds, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back injuries, which did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact was able to resume driving. The…
Passenger front airbag light does not go off (indicating airbag is on) when passenger sits in seat. This is intermittent problem as it will sometimes go off and sometimes not. Multiple trips to dealer and calls to Nissan customer relations have not resolved issue. Were told on last contact nothing could be done.…
Electrical
25 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles.
Car will just randomly stall in the middle of traffic I loose a power or stealing then will slowly come to a stop my breaks lock and car start clicking then shuts off. Once I sit for a bit restart it it will start up like nothing happend it had happend to me twice in less the two weeks apart. Both times happend when…
Occupant classification system (ocs) "from owners manual" after ignition switch is placed in the "on" position, the front passenger air bag status light on the instrument panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and turns off or remains illuminated depending on the front passenger seat occupied status. *unoccupied front…
Brakes
18 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles.
The first issue occurred july 18. During my trip to virginia, I began to lose braking. The car would then shut off. I was entering into arlington, in a high traffic area. This issue was dangerous to me and other drivers. Eventually, the car shut off every time I braked. It was towed to passport Nissan in va, where it…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. While making a u turn, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. As a result, the contact struck a parked vehicle. There were no injuries. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to use the emergency brake to stop…
Body and structure
14 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
I was involved in a wreck going over 10 miles per hour on the freeway and my air bags did not come out and I feel that is unsafe, though they claimed they fixed the recall at Nissan. I feel as though this car is a danger to my life and others as well. I was in california on the 10 freeway as my boyfriend was driving.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the rubber sealing around the rear passenger and rear driver's side windows had come off. Also, after starting the engine, a humming noise was present coming from the engine compartment. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Nissan Sentra recalls
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat, there will be an increased risk of injury to the child in the crs.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ecu), free of charge. The recall began on june 13, 2016. Owners are warned not to install a crs in the front seat. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 sentra vehicles manufactured june 4, 2012, to april 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a child restraint system (crs). The deformed seat bracket may cause the occupant classification system (ocs) to incorrectly classify the installed crs, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a crs is in the seat.
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ecu) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ecu in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi, pathfinder, infiniti q50, jx35, and qx60 and chevrolet city express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on may 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, infiniti customer ser
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 nissan maxima, 2013-2016 nissan altima, nv200, leaf, sentra, and pathfinder, 2014-2016 nissan nv200 taxi, infiniti qx60, qx60 hybrid, and q50 hybrid, 2014-2017 nissan rogue and infiniti q50, 2015-2016 nissan murano, murano hybrid, and chevrolet city express, 2014-2015 nissan pathfinder hybrid, and 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger occupant classification system (ocs) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Doors and locks: latches/locks/linkages
Risk: A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2015. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 nissan rogue vehicles manufactured june 9, 2015, to june 10, 2015, and 2015 nissan sentra and versa note vehicles manufactured june 5, 2015, to june 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Nissan Sentra
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Sentra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (173 complaints, typically around 75,500 miles); engine (70 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles); other or unspecified (54 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Sentra have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 26, 2016 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Nissan Sentra?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Sentra model year since 2000, with 352 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.