2015 Nissan Sentra Problems & Owner Complaints

Power Train 171 3 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“The transmission quit working in rush our traffic in St. Louis, Missouri. The incident nearly caused a severe accident, if it hadn't been for two alert drivers during rush hour. After sitting for approximate sixty minutes waiting for a tow truck. Just before the the tow truck arrive another tow driver was going to pick up another vehicle "he stop to help." The tow driver was going to tow the vehicle. He was testing to see what the problem. As he started the vehicle he put it in drive and nothing happen. After a few minutes it jump in gear. The vehicle was driven home with loosing power,…”
NHTSA complaint #11454037, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“My car would we still in the middle of the road and one day I was turning to go home and it cut off with everything on the dashboard was still on and the power steering went out and I tried to turn real fast to get my driveway and next thing I know my Cortizone fire meanwhile every now and then I would see a light blinking my dashboard fast and then go away. It was the battery light barely show up.”
NHTSA complaint #11727684, 2026 · fire

“1. Front passenger side seat fails to activate the air bag once a passenger has occupied the seat, and buckled up. The airbag "off" indication light remains illuminated at all times, and if it isn't being activated, may cause bodily harm, injury, or death to any passenger of the vehicle in the unfortunate event of a collision. Vehicle was requested to be checked out at Lorenzo Nissan in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in November 2023, but was refused. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG, FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATION LIGHT ••••••••••••••••••••••• 2. 2015 Sentra CVT transmission slips, shake…”
NHTSA complaint #11574140, 2023 · crash

Engine 68 1 crash 2 fire

“FRIDAY 04/172020 AT APPROXIMATELY 515PM MINUTES AFTER PARKING MY CAR AT MY BOYFRIEND HOUSE AFTER TAKING MY COAT AND SHOES OFF ONE OF HIS NEIGHBORS KNOCKED ON THE DOOR TO LET ME KNOW THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, THEY ARRIVED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT AND LET ME KNOW THAT IT APPEARED TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FIRE”
NHTSA complaint #11321684, 2020 · fire

“AFTER DRIVING THE CAR ONE EVENING THE ENGINE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT A FIRE. THE FIRE DEPTARTMENT SAID IT STARTED FROM SOME PROBLEM IN THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION WE NOTICE THE HEAT OF THE FIRE DID NOT DEPLOY THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR-BAGS. NORMALLY IN MANY CASES OF CAR FIRES THE FIRE WILL DEPLOY THE EMERGENCY AIR-BAGS AND CAUSE THE CAR ALARM TO SOUND THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WITH MY INCIDENT. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10909955, 2016 · fire

“We bought this vehicle brand new in 2016, and it seem to be a nice vehicle until it hit 30,000 miles. When we hit 30,000 miles in April 2020, the brake system failed, causing a passenger side collision, however, there were no injuries. Then in November 2020, the transmission went out. At that time we had to have the front brakes replaced as well. Then in May 2021 at 40,000 miles, we had to replace the front brakes again. In September 2021 at 50,000 miles, the front and rear brakes started grinding and needed replaced, which ended up having the ABS system, ABS module, brake lines, brake rotors,…”
NHTSA complaint #11514938, 2020 · crash

Unknown Or Other 54 2 crash 1 injury

“The transmission quit working in rush our traffic in St. Louis, Missouri. The incident nearly caused a severe accident, if it hadn't been for two alert drivers during rush hour. After sitting for approximate sixty minutes waiting for a tow truck. Just before the the tow truck arrive another tow driver was going to pick up another vehicle "he stop to help." The tow driver was going to tow the vehicle. He was testing to see what the problem. As he started the vehicle he put it in drive and nothing happen. After a few minutes it jump in gear. The vehicle was driven home with loosing power,…”
NHTSA complaint #11454037, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“We bought this vehicle brand new in 2016, and it seem to be a nice vehicle until it hit 30,000 miles. When we hit 30,000 miles in April 2020, the brake system failed, causing a passenger side collision, however, there were no injuries. Then in November 2020, the transmission went out. At that time we had to have the front brakes replaced as well. Then in May 2021 at 40,000 miles, we had to replace the front brakes again. In September 2021 at 50,000 miles, the front and rear brakes started grinding and needed replaced, which ended up having the ABS system, ABS module, brake lines, brake rotors,…”
NHTSA complaint #11514938, 2020 · crash

“No check engine lights or any kind of warning signs. My car randomly will jerk, lose power, accelerate, and makes noises! Issue caused car to slow down rapidly and I was almost rear-ended twice this week! I don't feel safe in my car!”
NHTSA complaint #11657681, 2025

Vehicle Speed Control 48 1 crash 1 injury

“1-- THE DASHBOARD IS HAS A BIGGER GAP ON THE DRIVER SIDE IN RELATION TO THE DOOR THAN THE PASSENGER SIDE. 2- TIRES DON'T RESPOND IMMEDIATELY WHEN DRIVING OFF FROM A PARKING LOT WHERE THE SURFACE IS NOT TOO SMOOTH(NOT SMOOTH ENOUGH) 3.THE BRAKES DON'T WORK PROPERLY WHEN DRIVING LES THAN 35 MILES AN HOUR IT ROLLS INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE CAR AT POINT OF CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL”
NHTSA complaint #10875299, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled while in traffic. There was an abnormal screeching sound coming from the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The transmission was shifted into reverse(R), but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was shifted into drive(D), and the vehicle lunged forward and then started moving slowly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that there was a loose be…”
NHTSA complaint #11728439, 2026

“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 unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,520.”
NHTSA complaint #11685381, 2025

Air Bags 44 16 crash 1 fire 17 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIBS AND BACK, AND SUFFERED A WHIPLASH. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, BACK, AND NECK. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LIP, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,475. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/19/17 *LJ *CN”
NHTSA complaint #10949134, 2016 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“APPLIED THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR AND IT SLID ON AN INCLINED ROAD AFTER BEING IN A COMPLETE STOP, RESULTING IN REAR ENDED STRAIGHT THE FRONT VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING BURNS AND SEAT BELT BRUISES. THE FORCE WAS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO BEND A METAL BAR. I CAN'T EXPLAIN HOW THE INCLINED SURFACE DIDN'T EVEN HELP STOP THE CAR FOR IT SEEMS TO STILL BE GOING INSTEAD OF STOPPING. IT SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN SUCH A BAD IMPACT SINCE GRAVITY AND FRICTION WHERE WORKING TO STOP THE CAR. I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT.”
NHTSA complaint #10721562, 2015 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“My wife was rear ended and side collision accident. She was injured with side airbags both arm was severely cut. The steering airbag did not deploy as a result she had head injury and the upper teeth was push up when her head hit the steering wheel. She had to be pry out with a Crowbar tool.”
NHTSA complaint #11675400, 2023 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

Electrical System 25 2 fire

“My car would we still in the middle of the road and one day I was turning to go home and it cut off with everything on the dashboard was still on and the power steering went out and I tried to turn real fast to get my driveway and next thing I know my Cortizone fire meanwhile every now and then I would see a light blinking my dashboard fast and then go away. It was the battery light barely show up.”
NHTSA complaint #11727684, 2026 · fire

“FRIDAY 04/172020 AT APPROXIMATELY 515PM MINUTES AFTER PARKING MY CAR AT MY BOYFRIEND HOUSE AFTER TAKING MY COAT AND SHOES OFF ONE OF HIS NEIGHBORS KNOCKED ON THE DOOR TO LET ME KNOW THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, THEY ARRIVED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT AND LET ME KNOW THAT IT APPEARED TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FIRE”
NHTSA complaint #11321684, 2020 · fire

“The car keeps throwing a P0101 code. The MAF Sensor has been replaced and the throttle body has been clean and the engine light and code keep showing up. It is causing acceleration issues making it dangerous to start moving or going fast to get up to speed on the interstate.”
NHTSA complaint #11589533, 2024

Service Brakes 18 5 crash 4 injury

“APPLIED THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR AND IT SLID ON AN INCLINED ROAD AFTER BEING IN A COMPLETE STOP, RESULTING IN REAR ENDED STRAIGHT THE FRONT VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING BURNS AND SEAT BELT BRUISES. THE FORCE WAS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO BEND A METAL BAR. I CAN'T EXPLAIN HOW THE INCLINED SURFACE DIDN'T EVEN HELP STOP THE CAR FOR IT SEEMS TO STILL BE GOING INSTEAD OF STOPPING. IT SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN SUCH A BAD IMPACT SINCE GRAVITY AND FRICTION WHERE WORKING TO STOP THE CAR. I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT.”
NHTSA complaint #10721562, 2015 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“1-- THE DASHBOARD IS HAS A BIGGER GAP ON THE DRIVER SIDE IN RELATION TO THE DOOR THAN THE PASSENGER SIDE. 2- TIRES DON'T RESPOND IMMEDIATELY WHEN DRIVING OFF FROM A PARKING LOT WHERE THE SURFACE IS NOT TOO SMOOTH(NOT SMOOTH ENOUGH) 3.THE BRAKES DON'T WORK PROPERLY WHEN DRIVING LES THAN 35 MILES AN HOUR IT ROLLS INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE CAR AT POINT OF CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL”
NHTSA complaint #10875299, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“while actively pressing on brake at a stop sign, car started moving. car only stopped when it bumped into car in front and had to be completely turned off. even with hand brake and in park, car kept moving.”
NHTSA complaint #11683277, 2025 · crash

Structure 14 3 crash 3 injury

“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. *DT*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11191378, 2018 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REMAIN OPEN WHEN PROMPTED. AS A RESULT, THE TRUNK SLAMMED DOWN INJURING THE CONTACT'S HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCH OF THE TRUNK WAS EXTREMELY SHARP. THE CONTACT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.”
NHTSA complaint #10781164, 2015 · 1 injury(ies)

“APPARENTLY THE DEALER WHO SOLD ME THE CAR WITHOUT TELLING ME THAT IT WAS A PREVIOUS TOTAL LOSS AND NOW THEY REFUSE TO GIVE ME MY DOWN PAYMENT BACK.”
NHTSA complaint #11376534, 2020 · crash

Fuel/Propulsion System 11

“The car is losing power when j try accelerate its very dangerous and the handle from driver side door kicked off and don't wanna hold and unlock the car in [XXX] that the car got.nk throttle and power it nukes risk for me my kids and ny family and other passengers Thank you have a fantastic evening”
NHTSA complaint #11646504, 2024

“When driving, the car started to stutter when accelerating and while driving any speed below 60 mph, while trying to get the car home it would not accelerate up a hill after I stopped at a light and I was in the middle of the street stuck on a blind spot. My husband had to get out and direct the traffic before they came pst the blind spot and hit me.”
NHTSA complaint #11593188, 2024

“Without any warning electric fuel pump failed it show no signs of failing or going bad with fuel being flammable and the pump being electric aside from the risk of the car loosing power while in use the fact of it being flammable and faulty resorts to much bigger issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11556895, 2023

Seat Belts 6 1 fire

“AFTER DRIVING THE CAR ONE EVENING THE ENGINE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT A FIRE. THE FIRE DEPTARTMENT SAID IT STARTED FROM SOME PROBLEM IN THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION WE NOTICE THE HEAT OF THE FIRE DID NOT DEPLOY THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR-BAGS. NORMALLY IN MANY CASES OF CAR FIRES THE FIRE WILL DEPLOY THE EMERGENCY AIR-BAGS AND CAUSE THE CAR ALARM TO SOUND THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WITH MY INCIDENT. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10909955, 2016 · fire

“DRIVER SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED ON DASH DESPITE SEAT BELT BEING PROPERLY ENGAGED BOTH DURING USE AND NWHILE PARKED. UNDOING AND RECONNECTING THE SEATBLET DOES NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ON BOTTOM OF DRIVER SEAT APPEAR INTACT.”
NHTSA complaint #11278831, 2019

“DRIVER'S SEAT BELT KEEPS RELEASING WHILE DRIVING. LATCH DOES NOT FULLY ENGAGE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FASTEN BELT. ONGOING ISSUE SINCE LATE JUNE. SUPPOSEDLY DEALERSHIP ORDERING PARTS TO REPAIR IT BUT STILL HAS NOT HAPPENED.”
NHTSA complaint #10927148, 2016

Steering 6 1 fire

“My car would we still in the middle of the road and one day I was turning to go home and it cut off with everything on the dashboard was still on and the power steering went out and I tried to turn real fast to get my driveway and next thing I know my Cortizone fire meanwhile every now and then I would see a light blinking my dashboard fast and then go away. It was the battery light barely show up.”
NHTSA complaint #11727684, 2026 · fire

“The contact's wife owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel was loose and unable to lock into position. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11447452, 2022

“DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT, BILLS PAID, WORK COMPLETED AND INFORMATION IS ATTACHED TO THIS DOCUMENT. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
NHTSA complaint #11446621, 2021

Suspension 5

“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on a bumpy road, the vehicle would skip to the passenger's side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger's side lower control arm ball joint had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, while driving 20 MPH on an uneven road surface, the vehicle started shuddering with an abnormal rattling sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would make abnormal squeaking sounds while turning to th…”
NHTSA complaint #11460472, 2020

“ELECTRICAL & BLUETOOTH PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR: THE SYSTEM SHUTS ITSELF DOWN & REBOOTS WITHOUT PROMPT. THE NISSAN LOGO REAPPEARS ON SCREEN IN THE SAME MANNER THAT IT DOES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST INITIATED VIA KEYLESS START IGNITION. THREE WEEKS AGO, I WAS DRIVING & THE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS IN TRANSIT ON THE FREEWAY (BW PARKWAY) - HEADED TO BALTIMORE CITY FROM BOWIE CITY IN MARYLAND AND REBOOTED ITSELF. THE FEAR IS THAT THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN ONE DAY, NOT JUST ELECTRONICALLY, BUT ALSO THE ENGINE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT. THE SECOND OR THIRD DAY, AFTER I BROUGHT THE CAR HOME,…”
NHTSA complaint #11191403, 2019

“TAKATA RECALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE AXEL BOOT STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AT ONLY 25,000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE WHOLE AXEL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAS NOT BEEN FROM ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE VEHICLE, JUST NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WEAR AND TEAR. THIS COMPONENT SHOULD NOT HAVE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AT ONLY 25,000 MILES. I FIRST NOTICED IT WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO BRAKE, AND NOW IT DOES IT WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO STOP AND WHEN YOU TAKE OFF AGAIN. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 39,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE IT IS STILL DRIVEABLE, THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT SHOULD'VE WORN OUT ALREADY, AND THE SHOP IS TEL…”
NHTSA complaint #11152258, 2018

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 4

“THE VEHICLE HAS SO MANY DEFECTS!! THAT I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN?!?; BUT FIRSTLY I WANT MY MONEY BACK FOR THE EXORBITANT EXPENSIVE INTEREST RATE THEY CHARGED ME...!!! THEN THEY ADDED MY DEPOSIT INTO THE TOTAL COST INSTEAD IT SUBTRACTING IT FROM MY TOTAL!!!?? THE UPHOLSTERY INSIDE US COMING UP FROM THE FLOOR ALMOST MONTHS INTO THE PURCHASE. THE DEFROST DOESN'T WORK..THE ELECTRONIC PART THAT AFFECTS THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE; THE DOOR WONT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE PASSENGER! THE PEDAL AREA WHERE THE CARPET IS COMING UP. .IS EXPOSING THE UNDERNEATH OF CAR SAME WITH OTHER AREAS BUT FLO…”
NHTSA complaint #11254329, 2019

“ELECTRICAL & BLUETOOTH PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR: THE SYSTEM SHUTS ITSELF DOWN & REBOOTS WITHOUT PROMPT. THE NISSAN LOGO REAPPEARS ON SCREEN IN THE SAME MANNER THAT IT DOES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST INITIATED VIA KEYLESS START IGNITION. THREE WEEKS AGO, I WAS DRIVING & THE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS IN TRANSIT ON THE FREEWAY (BW PARKWAY) - HEADED TO BALTIMORE CITY FROM BOWIE CITY IN MARYLAND AND REBOOTED ITSELF. THE FEAR IS THAT THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN ONE DAY, NOT JUST ELECTRONICALLY, BUT ALSO THE ENGINE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT. THE SECOND OR THIRD DAY, AFTER I BROUGHT THE CAR HOME,…”
NHTSA complaint #11191403, 2019

“THIS HAPPENED A FEW MONTHS BACK 1 SINGLE TIME. I PUT CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A SPACE. CAR REVERSED FINE. THEN I TRIED TO PUT IT INTO DRIVE BUT IT WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE, ONLY UP TO NEUTRAL. I TRIED TURNING IT OFF AND THE WAITING A MIN OR 2 AND TURNED IT BACK ON TO SEE IF IT WOULD GO TO DRIVE. IT WOULD NOT. IT WOULD ONLY MOVE IN REVERSE. I KEPT TRYING UNTIL ON ONE OF THOSE TRIES IT FINALLY WENT INTO DRIVE AND I WAS ABLE TO GET GOING AGAIN. THEN RECENTLY, I THINK, 8/2/17, WED, I WAS AT BANK PARKED. I PUT CAR ON REVERSE TO LEAVE BEC I HAD A FEW MORE ERRANDS TO DO,CAR WENT BACK FINE. THE…”
NHTSA complaint #11015610, 2017

Seats 4 2 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AN UNKNOWN VEHICLE STOPPED UNEXPECTEDLY AS A RESULT THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN UNKNOWN FORD. THE DRIVER' S SEAT LUNGED FORWARD AND THE CONTACT HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE AND CHEST MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER CARMAX (7180 N PALM AVE, FRESNO, CA 93650 (559) 490-7901) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA…”
NHTSA complaint #11316392, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“1. Front passenger side seat fails to activate the air bag once a passenger has occupied the seat, and buckled up. The airbag "off" indication light remains illuminated at all times, and if it isn't being activated, may cause bodily harm, injury, or death to any passenger of the vehicle in the unfortunate event of a collision. Vehicle was requested to be checked out at Lorenzo Nissan in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in November 2023, but was refused. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG, FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATION LIGHT ••••••••••••••••••••••• 2. 2015 Sentra CVT transmission slips, shake…”
NHTSA complaint #11574140, 2023 · crash

“I HAD MY OIL CHANGED @ NISSAN OF GRAPEVINE & THEY TOOK MY CAR THROUGH THE CAR WASH WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. DRENCHING & DAMAGING THE INSIDE OF THE CAR, SEATS, FLOOR BOARD, ELECTRONICS ALL GOT WET & NO ONE EVER INFORMED ME, THEY TRIED TO COVER IT UP BY DRYING AS MUCH OF THE INSIDE. IT WAS ONLY WHEN WE SAT IN THE CAR & PUT MY PURSE ON THE FLOOR BOARD THAT WE REALIZED IT. WATER WAS SEEPING OUT OF THE DOOR HANDLES INSIDE THE CUP HOLDERS & ARM REST, DASHBOARD, ETC. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED THE SERVICE DEPT. I SPOKE WITH ASST MGR BRETT, I ALSO TOOK THE CAR RIGHT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP & THERE SHOWED TH…”
NHTSA complaint #10894670, 2016

Exterior Lighting 3

“THE CAR STARTED JUMPING THEN SLOWED DOWN WHEN DRIVING. CERTIFIED AUTO TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE TAILLIGHTS ARE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. HE FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM IN OTHERS WHO WERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM”
NHTSA complaint #11310352, 2019

“MY LINKAGE WENT OUT ON FREEWAY AND I HAD TO KEEP STOPPING AND PUTTING IT IN CUZ IT WUD POP OUT OF GEAR W NO WARNING AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT”
NHTSA complaint #11079049, 2017

“I WAS DRIVING HOME AND I HAD THIS PROBLEM TWICE YESTERDAY ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL TO THE MAX AND THE CAR DOESN'T SPEED UP THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN SO I STARTED TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL MORE TO SPEED UP. EVEN THAT I PUSHED THE PEDAL AS FAR AS POSSIBLE THE CAR DID NOT SPEED UP. I PULL OVER ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN ON AGAIN CAR THEN THE CAR ACTED NORMALLY. I GOT HOME CALL THE NISSAN DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR WHEN I GET THERE AND THE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALER DO THE ANALYSIS TOLD ME NO CODES BEEN DETECTED BY THE…”
NHTSA complaint #10839344, 2016

Tires 3

“This is for the trailer, your system couldn't recognize VIN or license plates ST 205, 75R15”
NHTSA complaint #11749587, 2026

“WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHICH IS NO LONGER THAN A 5 MINUTE DRIVE. IT WAS HEAVY RAIN OUTSIDE. ABOUT 2 MINUTES FROM MY HOME, MY LOW TIRE LIGHT WENT ON. VERY SOON AFTER MY TIRE WENT FLAT. I PULLED TO THE CURB IN FRONT OF MY HOME. THE TIRE ROLLED OFF MY CAR AND THE RIM HIT THE GROUND, DESTROYING THE RIM. MY SENTRA IS A 2015 WITH 9000 MILES ON IT, WELL MAINTAINED. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN. SHOULD THIS BE A WARRANTY ITEM OR RECALL? REPAIRS FRO RIM AND TIRE CAME TO $600.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10899364, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN SENTRA EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL 400 TIRES, SIZE: P205/55R16. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE ROADSIDE AND EXITED THE VEHICLE TO OBSERVE THE TIRES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM AND TIRE WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE RIM AND TIRE WERE REPLACED WITH A SPARE BEFORE IT WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE AND RIM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. T…”
NHTSA complaint #10852992, 2016

Visibility/Wiper 3 1 injury

“I WAS DRIVING ON I-49 IN LOUISIANA TRAVELING AT 70 MPH WHEN I HEAR A LOUD NOISE, LIKE A GUNSHOT. I REALIZED MY SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED. THE COVER WAS OPEN AT THE TIME SO GLASS FELL INTO MY CAR, AND IN MY LAP/HAIR. I DID GET A FEW CUTS ON MY HANDS FROM THE GLASS. I DON'T THINK ANYTHING HIT THE SUNROOF, IT SHATTERED SPONTANEOUSLY. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS I HAVE TO GO THROUGH MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO GET IT FIXED.”
NHTSA complaint #11041411, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“THE VEHICLE HAS SO MANY DEFECTS!! THAT I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN?!?; BUT FIRSTLY I WANT MY MONEY BACK FOR THE EXORBITANT EXPENSIVE INTEREST RATE THEY CHARGED ME...!!! THEN THEY ADDED MY DEPOSIT INTO THE TOTAL COST INSTEAD IT SUBTRACTING IT FROM MY TOTAL!!!?? THE UPHOLSTERY INSIDE US COMING UP FROM THE FLOOR ALMOST MONTHS INTO THE PURCHASE. THE DEFROST DOESN'T WORK..THE ELECTRONIC PART THAT AFFECTS THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE; THE DOOR WONT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE PASSENGER! THE PEDAL AREA WHERE THE CARPET IS COMING UP. .IS EXPOSING THE UNDERNEATH OF CAR SAME WITH OTHER AREAS BUT FLO…”
NHTSA complaint #11254329, 2019

“MY SUNROOF EXPLODED RANDOMLY AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM TAKING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL AT ABOUT 7:30 AM ON 10/23/2018. I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 55 MPH. I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD BOOM ABOVE MY HEAD. I PULLED OVER IN SHOCK THINKING THAT A BOMB HAD GONE OFF NEAR ME. I WAS CONFUSED AND ALARMED TO FIND THAT MY SUNROOF HAD COMPLETELY SHATTERED. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANYTHING HITTING MY CAR.”
NHTSA complaint #11142199, 2018

Latches/Locks/Linkages 2

“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated all four door locks would unlatch independently and the door ajar chime would be activated. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11510976, 2023

“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while his wife was driving 30 MPH, the driver’s side door inadvertently opened. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's wife veered to the side of the road, locked the driver's side door, and continued to drive the vehicle. The contact also stated that the driver’s side door would not totally latch upon closing. Additionally, the door handles were fractured, preventing them from easily accessing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the door handles needed to be replaced. The contact reference…”
NHTSA complaint #11437550, 2021

Wheels 2 1 crash 1 injury

“1-- THE DASHBOARD IS HAS A BIGGER GAP ON THE DRIVER SIDE IN RELATION TO THE DOOR THAN THE PASSENGER SIDE. 2- TIRES DON'T RESPOND IMMEDIATELY WHEN DRIVING OFF FROM A PARKING LOT WHERE THE SURFACE IS NOT TOO SMOOTH(NOT SMOOTH ENOUGH) 3.THE BRAKES DON'T WORK PROPERLY WHEN DRIVING LES THAN 35 MILES AN HOUR IT ROLLS INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE CAR AT POINT OF CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL”
NHTSA complaint #10875299, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN SENTRA EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL 400 TIRES, SIZE: P205/55R16. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE ROADSIDE AND EXITED THE VEHICLE TO OBSERVE THE TIRES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM AND TIRE WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE RIM AND TIRE WERE REPLACED WITH A SPARE BEFORE IT WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE AND RIM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. T…”
NHTSA complaint #10852992, 2016

Engine And Engine Cooling 1

“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shaking and stalled. The engine warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the starter was replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11479736, 2018

Equipment 1 1 injury

“I used the jack to lift the car, back almost a year ago, the jack failed and fall on me with the car almost killed me, it was rated at 3 ton but it couldn't handle one side of the car which is 1 ton, it made several damages to the car as well I have videos of how it is failed”
NHTSA complaint #11749045, 2025 · 1 injury(ies)

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1

“I BOUGHT A NISSAN SENTRA 2015 ON JANUARY 23RD, 2015, WHEN I TOOK THE CAR FOR THE BLESSING I OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THAT THE MOTOR DIDN'T HAVE THE ARM THAT GIVES SUPPORT FOR THE ENGINE AND IT'S ASSEMBLED TO THE BODY OF THE CAR. I CHECKED THE MANUAL OF MY CAR ACCORDING TO MY TYPE OF MOTOR MRA8DE AND IN THE DOCUMENT THE VISUAL AID SHOWS THIS ARM ASSEMBLED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AGENCY AND EXPLAINED THE SITUATION, THE PERSON IN CHARGE SAW MY CAR AND DOUBTFUL TOOK ME TO SEE THE EXHIBIT CAR. WE OPENED THE HOOK OF THE EXHIBIT CAR AS WELL AND CONFIRMED THAT THE SUPPORT ARM WAS PRESENT IN THE C…”
NHTSA complaint #10692739, 2015

Forward Collision Avoidance 1

“Car started with a light vibration and after driving for a few feet would no longer accelerate when pressing the gas. For the first few days it would violently jolt like if someone hit me before gaining speed, but when i hit the brake it lags to accelerate. Now the fastest it goes it 20mph. If I press the gas pedal the engine makes a loud noise but does not speed. The dealer provided a code P2895 and suggested changing the whole transmission. The car has kept up with all maintenance checks and fluid changes and is in good condition it just reached 100,000 no accidents. The stalling happened w…”
NHTSA complaint #11566157, 2024

Lane Departure 1

“Without any warning electric fuel pump failed it show no signs of failing or going bad with fuel being flammable and the pump being electric aside from the risk of the car loosing power while in use the fact of it being flammable and faulty resorts to much bigger issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11556895, 2023

Other/Unknown 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN SENTRA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HANLESS HILLTOP NISSAN (3277 AUTO PLAZA, RICHMOND, CA 94806, 510-222-4900) WHERE NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11023481, 2017

Visibility 1

“I bought this item from Temu, took it to the mechanic, the mechanic said it is garbage, the condenser will explode under pressure and the compressor ECV is not working”
NHTSA complaint #11751270, 2026