2017 Nissan Sentra Problems & Owner Complaints

Power Train 76 1 crash

“I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS LOCKED INTO GEAR I WANT TO PRESS ON MY BRAKES IT WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN I REAR-ENDED A VEHICLE, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY”
NHTSA complaint #11233720, 2019 · crash

“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving the vehicle he could tell the vehicle gears were slipping, on a different occasion the vehicle downshifted on its own suddenly almost causing a crash. The contact stated there were times where the vehicle would downshift suddenly and would slow all the way down causing the vehicle to come to a stop, having to shift into neutral then back into drive, and the contact stated he could hear very loud grinding noise from the gears. The vehicle was towed to a residence, and the dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer…”
NHTSA complaint #11741244, 2026

“I have been experiencing the cvt transmission slipping the last two weeks. I contacted Nissan so see if my vin was a vehicle affected by 2017 cvt transmission recalls. They advised me it was not affected because my vin did not match their systems affected vehicles. Today my vehicle transmission broke down completely on my way home and had to get towed home. This could have been prevented had Nissan honored my vehicle cvt transmisson recall since it is a 2017 model as the ones affected. Now i have a vehicle i cant drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11741125, 2026

Engine 48 1 crash 1 injury

“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 all the way to the right. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced a failure with the steering position sensor. The contact let go of the steering when and the vehicle left the road and ran into a pile of leaves. The vehicle struck an unknown object on the ground, the vehicle then went airb…”
NHTSA complaint #11704674, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Car just lost power in highway. Car starts but will barely move as pushing down on gas.”
NHTSA complaint #11706984, 2025

“While driving home from work. Transmission started hesitating and not pulling up a hill. I was almost hit on the interstate due to the malfunction of the transmission. Now vehicle is parked and I can no longer drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11666955, 2025

Unknown Or Other 37 4 crash 2 fire 4 injury

“I BOUGHT THE CAR FOR 15K CASH THAT DAY, 45 MINUTES LATER WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE AN OPTION FOR ECO MODE AND BOOST MODE, I WENT TO TURN ON ECO MODE AND NOTHING I HIT IT AGAIN NOTHIN, 3RD TIME THE ECO LIGHT CAME ON, THEN I GO FOR CRUZE CONTROL , 1,2,3,4 TRYS NOTHIN ON 5TH IT WORKED, IM DOING 70 ON RHE HWY AND ITS NOW 75 I WENT TO HIT ACCELERATE 1 TIME IT IT FLEW INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER PERSON , AND INSTANTLY WHEN I HIT ACCELERATE THE GAS PEDAL WAS FLOORED AND DIDNT HAVE TIME TO TURN OFF. I DO TRULY FEEL RHIS IS A LEMON CAR AND NOW 16K IN THE HOLD AND NO CAR”
NHTSA complaint #11165456, 2018 · crash · fire · 2 injury(ies)

“I WAS IN A WRECK AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS ON A MAIN STREET GOING 40MPH AND WAS IN A HIT AND RUN BUT THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. I HAVE PICTURES BUT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO UPLOAD. DT*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11222320, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“WHILE DRIVING ON A PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL STREET, MY 2017 SENTRA ACCELERATED FROM 20 TO OVER 100 MPH IN SECONDS. BRAKES NOR EMERGENCY BRAKE WORKED. CAR SPUN OUT AND CAME TO A VIOLENT STOP BEFORE CAREENING INTO A TOWNHOUSE COMMUNITY. WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *DT CONSUMER STATED THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED. SOMETHING WITH THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL. THEY REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION AND IT IS SUPPOSE TO BE FINE NOW. YOU HAVE MY APPROVAL TO SPEAK WITH NISSAN REGARDING MY CAR. UNFORTUNATELY I AM BEING FORCED TO PICK IT UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP TODAY ALTHOUGH I…”
NHTSA complaint #11245607, 2019 · 1 injury(ies)

Electrical System 33 2 crash 4 fire 2 injury

“The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Sentra S. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the RPM's increased. The brake pedal was depressed however the contact crashed into a curb and then a fire hydrant causing the vehicle to flip. There was smoke and a burning odor present. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle. A police report was filed and the fire department was present. The contact sustained leg injuries from cracking the front windshield in order to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was deemed a total loss. The contact s…”
NHTSA complaint #11453492, 2021 · crash · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“i got thiz note couple weeks late you guys dinr warn me its was defective i crashed for this recal reason the lights war having problems when iwas driving and of and on and the emgine started to rev and the saftey to turn steering wheel locked and i crashed veichle turn of while that happen then slamed into side walk and firehidrant frip me over i lost my car becausebof thiz now tjat i got this recal youguys destroid my confort now i panic and lost my car”
NHTSA complaint #11453480, 2021 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Car caught on fire due to electrical issues”
NHTSA complaint #11438808, 2021 · fire

Vehicle Speed Control 32 2 crash 1 fire 3 injury

“I BOUGHT THE CAR FOR 15K CASH THAT DAY, 45 MINUTES LATER WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE AN OPTION FOR ECO MODE AND BOOST MODE, I WENT TO TURN ON ECO MODE AND NOTHING I HIT IT AGAIN NOTHIN, 3RD TIME THE ECO LIGHT CAME ON, THEN I GO FOR CRUZE CONTROL , 1,2,3,4 TRYS NOTHIN ON 5TH IT WORKED, IM DOING 70 ON RHE HWY AND ITS NOW 75 I WENT TO HIT ACCELERATE 1 TIME IT IT FLEW INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER PERSON , AND INSTANTLY WHEN I HIT ACCELERATE THE GAS PEDAL WAS FLOORED AND DIDNT HAVE TIME TO TURN OFF. I DO TRULY FEEL RHIS IS A LEMON CAR AND NOW 16K IN THE HOLD AND NO CAR”
NHTSA complaint #11165456, 2018 · crash · fire · 2 injury(ies)

“i got thiz note couple weeks late you guys dinr warn me its was defective i crashed for this recal reason the lights war having problems when iwas driving and of and on and the emgine started to rev and the saftey to turn steering wheel locked and i crashed veichle turn of while that happen then slamed into side walk and firehidrant frip me over i lost my car becausebof thiz now tjat i got this recal youguys destroid my confort now i panic and lost my car”
NHTSA complaint #11453480, 2021 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I have called nissan usa and the nissan in newburgh to schedule an appointment for lamp switch recall and have not recieved any calls or communication back. At this point im scared that the lamp switch is affecting my transmission and I'm just getting the runaround from nissan so they don't have to take care of it. My car has episodes where is now doesn't start and I need to get a jump. My car also shifts out of gear while driving which is incredibly dangerous especially since I take the highway to work. Please let me know how to proceed”
NHTSA complaint #11661634, 2025

Air Bags 26 18 crash 13 injury

“On 12-30-2021 I was at a red light. A car had hit me from behind, which ended up as lost. I ended up with facial damage that took me half of 2020l2 to heal. Three stitches to my face. When I went to retrieve my items from the car it was unrecognizable. The trunk was in the backseat. Tire damage and no airbags deployed . I was wearing a seat belt that lead to buries on my upper arms and back area.”
NHTSA complaint #11529697, 2021 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“WAS GOING DOWN A S CURVE ROADWAY AND HIT A PATCH OF WATER, HYDROPLANED OFF THE ROADWAY AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THERE WAS HEAVY DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND NO DAMAGE TO THE SIDES, HOWEVER, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY ONLY THE SIDE AIRBAGS. SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE DRIVER WITH A BRAIN BLEED AND ABRASION FROM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT *JS *TR *DT *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11114350, 2018 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - I was involved in a head on collision while driving approximately 30 mph and hit the side of the other vehicle straight on (not at an angle) and the air bags in my 2017 Nissan Sentra did not deploy. The car was undriveable after the accident and was towed to a tow lot. The insurance adjuster said that it was a total loss. When I went to claim my property from the car, the airbags had not yet deployed which was surprising because the fire rescue squad captain warned me to stay out of the front s…”
NHTSA complaint #11449438, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Service Brakes 22 3 crash 2 injury

“i got thiz note couple weeks late you guys dinr warn me its was defective i crashed for this recal reason the lights war having problems when iwas driving and of and on and the emgine started to rev and the saftey to turn steering wheel locked and i crashed veichle turn of while that happen then slamed into side walk and firehidrant frip me over i lost my car becausebof thiz now tjat i got this recal youguys destroid my confort now i panic and lost my car”
NHTSA complaint #11453480, 2021 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“THE CAR'S BRAKES STOPPED RESPONDING IN THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR HIT ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD (IT WAS SNOWING) THEN IT CUT 3 LANES AND WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE OTHER SIDE AND HIT THE WALL AGAIN. THE IMPACT WAS HIGH, THE VEHICLE HAS MAJOR DAMAGE BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.”
NHTSA complaint #11386891, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“part 2 of my first complaint about the 2017 Nissan Sentra. There is a bug in my car and I hired 'bug sweeper USA' to find the bug and remove it and they said there isn't a bug and to die. I am frightened and want the bug/transmitter removed, it is against the law in the united states and I want them arrested. I have to trade it up for a better car because I found out that it doesn't have front real drive. This car has terrible blind spots and rear drum breaks. I didn't notice that before it or I wouldn't have bought it. I feel unsafe also because it is terrible going up hills and accelera…”
NHTSA complaint #11492511, 2020 · crash

Exterior Lighting 15 1 crash

“AIRBAGS DEFECTIVE(NOT WORKING DURING IMPACT OF CRASH) TIRES BALD 3 FRONT FENDER BUMPER OFF VEHICLE IN MOTION NOT TURNING STATIONARY”
NHTSA complaint #11110675, 2018 · crash

“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11730378, 2026

“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting), and the recall repair was performed. Approximately 4 years after having the recall repair completed, the traction control warning light was illuminated, and the brake lights failed to illuminate while the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer confirmed the recall repair was completed, and the VIN was no longer included. The dealer confirmed that the repair had exceeded the 12-month Extended Warrant…”
NHTSA complaint #11699354, 2025

Steering 14 4 crash 1 fire 3 injury

“The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Sentra S. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the RPM's increased. The brake pedal was depressed however the contact crashed into a curb and then a fire hydrant causing the vehicle to flip. There was smoke and a burning odor present. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle. A police report was filed and the fire department was present. The contact sustained leg injuries from cracking the front windshield in order to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was deemed a total loss. The contact s…”
NHTSA complaint #11453492, 2021 · crash · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“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 all the way to the right. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced a failure with the steering position sensor. The contact let go of the steering when and the vehicle left the road and ran into a pile of leaves. The vehicle struck an unknown object on the ground, the vehicle then went airb…”
NHTSA complaint #11704674, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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 several times before finally coming to rest. The shoulder strap failed to lock, therefore my upper body took quite a beating including broken ribs because the side curtain doesn't cover the armrest. And the console took care of ribs in my right side. Full upper body whiplash. This is an issue unknown…”
NHTSA complaint #11701131, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Structure 9 4 crash 1 injury

“THE CAR'S BRAKES STOPPED RESPONDING IN THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR HIT ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD (IT WAS SNOWING) THEN IT CUT 3 LANES AND WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE OTHER SIDE AND HIT THE WALL AGAIN. THE IMPACT WAS HIGH, THE VEHICLE HAS MAJOR DAMAGE BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.”
NHTSA complaint #11386891, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Car was T-bone only the two doors passenger already fixed”
NHTSA complaint #11588783, 2022 · crash

“part 2 of my first complaint about the 2017 Nissan Sentra. There is a bug in my car and I hired 'bug sweeper USA' to find the bug and remove it and they said there isn't a bug and to die. I am frightened and want the bug/transmitter removed, it is against the law in the united states and I want them arrested. I have to trade it up for a better car because I found out that it doesn't have front real drive. This car has terrible blind spots and rear drum breaks. I didn't notice that before it or I wouldn't have bought it. I feel unsafe also because it is terrible going up hills and accelera…”
NHTSA complaint #11492511, 2020 · crash

Fuel/Propulsion System 7

“Complaint Information Business Name Conicelli Nissan Person to whom you spoke Gary Rymarowicz Business Address 1200 Ridge Pike Conshohocken, PA 19428 USA Map It Business Phone Number (610) 825-4200 Product or Service Purchased Fuel Pump Date Purchased [XXX] Purchase Price $1078.61 Form of Payment Credit Card Complaint Summary Attached is the documentation proving that I should not have been charged for replacing the recalled part (Fuel Pump) for "PREMATURE FAILURE" on my car. Further, while my 2017 Nissan Sentra was under warranty I had the car serviced by Nissan 309 and then Conicell…”
NHTSA complaint #11572601, 2023

“As I was driving across the railroad tracks, my car just stop. There was no warning or indication that there was a problem, it just stopped and all the lights shut down as well. No brake, head or emergency lights worked.”
NHTSA complaint #11452340, 2022

“Over some period of time that I do not remember, months likely, my average fuel mileage started to go down. I started to then notice that I had a faint at first, then stronger, smell of gasoline, after filling up, that would linger for days. It would be inside and outside of my vehicle. I then got a loose fuel cap warning after filling up one day. It wouldn't be immediate but it would come the second time I started my car after filling up. It would keep coming back after each filling up. I just dealt with losing my fuel efficiency and the smell until January 2022, I noticed after a fill up it…”
NHTSA complaint #11451657, 2022

Wheels 5 1 crash

“AIRBAGS DEFECTIVE(NOT WORKING DURING IMPACT OF CRASH) TIRES BALD 3 FRONT FENDER BUMPER OFF VEHICLE IN MOTION NOT TURNING STATIONARY”
NHTSA complaint #11110675, 2018 · crash

“WHEN I AM ON THE INTERSTATE AND I AM GOING BETWEEN 60MPH AND 80MPH MY CAR STARTS TO SHAKE. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF MY CAR BEGINS TO SHAKE AND YOU CAN HEAR IT AS WELL. WHEN I START TO BRAKE OR SLOW DOWN, IT'S GETS LOUDER AND THE SHAKING GETS WORSE.”
NHTSA complaint #11390839, 2020

“WITH LESS THAN 12000 MILES . WHILE DRIVING THE SIDE WALL OF A TIRE BLEW OUT.”
NHTSA complaint #11228363, 2019

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 4 1 crash 1 fire 2 injury

“I BOUGHT THE CAR FOR 15K CASH THAT DAY, 45 MINUTES LATER WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE AN OPTION FOR ECO MODE AND BOOST MODE, I WENT TO TURN ON ECO MODE AND NOTHING I HIT IT AGAIN NOTHIN, 3RD TIME THE ECO LIGHT CAME ON, THEN I GO FOR CRUZE CONTROL , 1,2,3,4 TRYS NOTHIN ON 5TH IT WORKED, IM DOING 70 ON RHE HWY AND ITS NOW 75 I WENT TO HIT ACCELERATE 1 TIME IT IT FLEW INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER PERSON , AND INSTANTLY WHEN I HIT ACCELERATE THE GAS PEDAL WAS FLOORED AND DIDNT HAVE TIME TO TURN OFF. I DO TRULY FEEL RHIS IS A LEMON CAR AND NOW 16K IN THE HOLD AND NO CAR”
NHTSA complaint #11165456, 2018 · crash · fire · 2 injury(ies)

“CODE P2135 KEEPS SHOWING. BOUGHT A NEW THROTTLE PEDAL POSITIONING SENSOR FROM NISSAN, HAD IT INSTALLED. AFTER 2 WEEKS THE SAME PROBLEM SHOWS BACK. THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, LOSE POWER AS DRIVING, AND SOMETIMES IDLES HIGH WHILE IDLING AND THEN CUTS OFF.”
NHTSA complaint #11301877, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SWERVES SIDE TO SIDE AS A RESULT THE CONTACT BECAME CAR SICK. THE STEERING WHEEL AS BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED ANDERSON NISSAN (9225 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27617 (919) 324-3443) WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. A MASTER TECHNICIAN TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND IGNORED THE FAILURES AND SAID THEIR WAS NO PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THEY SENT IN THE MASTER T…”
NHTSA complaint #11206879, 2018

Seat Belts 3 1 crash 1 injury

“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 all the way to the right. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced a failure with the steering position sensor. The contact let go of the steering when and the vehicle left the road and ran into a pile of leaves. The vehicle struck an unknown object on the ground, the vehicle then went airb…”
NHTSA complaint #11704674, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The fabric drivers side seat belt is frayed. At least 1/2 of the width of the fabric is not intact. The warranty on the seat belt is 120 months and the dealer said it is not covered by the warranty. No incident has occurred yet, but I am concerned for my safety in the event of an accident. The car has 32,073 miles on it so it is obviously a defect. The belt is available for inspection. Yes the Dealer was notified and did inspect the belt. There were no warning lamps.”
NHTSA complaint #11707238, 2025

“My driver door opens while i'm driving, the first time it happened in feb 2023 had i not have my seatbelt on I would have fell out of car. It has happened severals more times, it feels like the lock or the pin is not engaging. Now my front passenger door is starting as well. I contacted Nissan Consumer affairs the woman was arrogant with No concern over my safety, maybe it's a defective door or lock or something and the mgr [XXX] said nissan can't help me, I asked a question if this fell under the NJ lemon law and she said no. I also complained that a dealer will not fix my stop light recall…”
NHTSA complaint #11542463, 2023

Forward Collision Avoidance 2

“While traveling at highway speeds, the rpm’s would rapidly jump. As of the vehicle was confused at what gear it should be in. This would cause unsteady driving and also made it feel like the transmission was about to fail. This has happened multiple times. While using and not using cruise control. I have video evidence of it happening on another occasion.”
NHTSA complaint #11467742, 2022

“MY FRONT COLLISION SENSOR WENT OFF WITH NO PREVIOUS WARNING BY NISSAN IS CALLED THE DISTANCE SENSOR I CALLED THEM AND ALL WHAT THEY SAID IT'S GOING TO COST ME THE REPAIR MY CAR BARELY HAS LESS THAN 45000 MILES ALSO ALL WHAT I GET ON MY DASH IS MALFUNCTION AND IT SHOW THE FRONT SENSOR.”
NHTSA complaint #11395892, 2021

Seats 2

“My driver door opens while i'm driving, the first time it happened in feb 2023 had i not have my seatbelt on I would have fell out of car. It has happened severals more times, it feels like the lock or the pin is not engaging. Now my front passenger door is starting as well. I contacted Nissan Consumer affairs the woman was arrogant with No concern over my safety, maybe it's a defective door or lock or something and the mgr [XXX] said nissan can't help me, I asked a question if this fell under the NJ lemon law and she said no. I also complained that a dealer will not fix my stop light recall…”
NHTSA complaint #11542463, 2023

“DOES NOT REGISTER CORRECT GAS MILES. IF I JUST FILLED GAS TANK AND IT READS THAT I CAN DRIVE 258 MILES ON THAT AMOUNT OF GAS WHEN IVE ONLY DRIVEN 25 MILES IT WILL TELL ME IVE DRIVEN 100 MILES THEREFORE REGISTERING THAT I ONLY HAVE 123 MIES LEFT IN GAS, CAUSING ME TO FILL TANK MORE THAN I PROBABLY NEED TO AND NOT REALLY KNOWING HOW MY MUCH FURTHER I CAN ACTUALLY DRIVE. IVE TAKEN PHOTOS THAT REFLECT MILES DRIVEN TO GAS USED. ALSO, CAR GAINS SPEEDS WHEN IM PRESSING BREAK TO SLOW DOWN/STOP. ALSO, WHEN I GENTLY PRESS GAS PEDAL CAR SPEEDS UP FASTER THAN THE ACTUAL GAS IM APPLYING. ALSO, WHEN IN MOT…”
NHTSA complaint #11079499, 2018

Suspension 2 1 fire

“MY NAME IS [XXX] I HAD A NISSAN SENTRA 2017 MY CAR MALFUCTIONED THE DOORS HAD LOCKED ON MY I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO EXIT THE CAR BUT MY CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES WAS A TOTAL LOSS. SOMEONE PLEASE CALL ME I NEED ANSWERS AND HELP INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
NHTSA complaint #11518142, 2023 · fire

“A STATIC-LIKE NOISE COME OUT WHENEVER THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNING RIGHT TWO MECHANICS FORM NISSAN DEALERS HAVE CHECK THE CAR AND NOTICED THE NOISE BUT BOTH OF THEM COULD NOT DIAGNOSE HOW/WHY THE NOISE CAME OUT”
NHTSA complaint #11043115, 2017

Engine And Engine Cooling 1

“2017 Nissan Sentra. Consumer writes in regard to leaking gas fuel. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #11418318, 2021

Traction Control System 1

“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting), and the recall repair was performed. Approximately 4 years after having the recall repair completed, the traction control warning light was illuminated, and the brake lights failed to illuminate while the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer confirmed the recall repair was completed, and the VIN was no longer included. The dealer confirmed that the repair had exceeded the 12-month Extended Warrant…”
NHTSA complaint #11699354, 2025

Visibility 1

“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that over time bubbles started to form inside the rear windshield. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,756.”
NHTSA complaint #11491367, 2022

Visibility/Wiper 1

“Multifunktion Switch/combination switch malfunction. The issue involved the switch malfunctioning, causing the washer pump to stay on, spraying wiper fluid on the windshield and continue running until the pump failed, causing the fuse to short out and blow. This causes complete loss of visibility during the malfunction. This is reported widely with the 2017, 2018, and 2020 Nissan Sentra on various web platforms. The entire combination switch has to be replaced for the malfunction to be corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #11506341, 2023