Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2013. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2027.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sentra | 19 | 1 |
| 2025 Sentra | 31 | 4 |
| 2024 Sentra | 41 | 3 |
| 2023 Sentra | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 Sentra | 81 | 2 |
| 2021 Sentra | 132 | 3 |
| 2020 Sentra | 206 | 4 |
| 2019 Sentra | 223 | 2 |
| 2018 Sentra | 185 | 2 |
| 2017 Sentra | 231 | 3 |
| 2016 Sentra | 270 | 6 |
| 2015 Sentra | 352 | 3 |
| 2014 Sentra | 380 | 5 |
| 2013 SentraMost complaints | 638 | 6 |
| 2012 Sentra | 180 | 0 |
| 2011 Sentra | 142 | 2 |
| 2010 Sentra | 144 | 3 |
| 2009 Sentra | 55 | 1 |
| 2008 Sentra | 167 | 3 |
| 2007 Sentra | 154 | 1 |
| 2006 Sentra | 116 | 5 |
| 2005 Sentra | 170 | 5 |
| 2004 Sentra | 197 | 4 |
| 2003 Sentra | 180 | 7 |
| 2002 Sentra | 304 | 10 |
| 2001 Sentra | 236 | 7 |
| 2000 Sentra | 171 | 6 |
| 1999 Sentra | 59 | 0 |
| 1998 Sentra | 58 | 1 |
| 1997 Sentra | 108 | 3 |
| 1996 Sentra | 141 | 3 |
| 1995 Sentra | 117 | 3 |
| 1994 Sentra | 99 | 0 |
| 1993 Sentra | 58 | 0 |
| 1992 Sentra | 62 | 0 |
| 1991 Sentra | 63 | 2 |
| 1990 Sentra | 39 | 2 |
| 1989 Sentra | 41 | 1 |
| 1988 Sentra | 37 | 1 |
| 1987 Sentra | 36 | 1 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 Sentra | 6 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 Sentra | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 Sentra | 1 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train1,287
- Electrical system837
- Air bags777
- Engine679
- Engine and engine cooling647
- Unknown or other601
- Vehicle speed control426
- Service brakes372
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 1,836 Sentra vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 1,233 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 8 |
| 2022 | 45 | 19 |
| 2021 | 46 | 28 |
| 2020 | 66 | 30 |
| 2019 | 243 | 156 |
| 2018 | 160 | 90 |
| 2017 | 173 | 109 |
| 2016 | 124 | 79 |
| 2015 | 159 | 99 |
| 2014 | 135 | 93 |
| 2013 | 71 | 51 |
| 2012 | 79 | 52 |
| 2011 | 48 | 36 |
| 2010 | 43 | 38 |
| 2009 | 36 | 29 |
| 2008 | 70 | 51 |
| 2007 | 48 | 41 |
| 2006 | 92 | 75 |
| 2005 | 46 | 34 |
| 2004 | 44 | 37 |
| 2003 | 20 | 13 |
| 2002 | 10 | 9 |
| 2001 | 14 | 13 |
| 2000 | 11 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 |
| 1998 | 13 | 8 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 | 5 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 7 | 6 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 17 model-year variants; 6 of 15 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 NISSAN SENTRA 4 DR ICE FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2026 | 2026 NISSAN SENTRA 4 DR N/A FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Nissan Sentra 4 FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.8 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.8 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.8 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.8 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.8 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 12.1 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 12.1 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.6 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.6 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 31 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 6.6–8.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sentra S · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 7.9 | 6.1 | 7.1 |
| 2025 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 7.3 | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| 2024 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 7.3 | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| 2023 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.0 | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| 2022 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.0 | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| 2021 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.0 | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| 2020 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.0 | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| 2019 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.1 | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| 2018 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.1 | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| 2017 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.1 | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| 2016 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.0 | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.0 | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| 2014 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 7.8 | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 2013 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 7.8 | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| 2012 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| 2011 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| 2010 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 7.0 | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.3 | 7.1 | 8.3 |
| 2008 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.5 | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| 2007 | Sentra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.5 | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| 2006 | Sentra · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.3 | 8.6 |
| 2005 | Sentra · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.4 | 8.6 |
| 2004 | Sentra · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.4 | 8.6 |
| 2003 | Sentra · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| 2002 | Sentra · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| 2001 | Sentra · Compact · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 7.4 | 8.9 |
| 1999 | Sentra/200SX · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.3 | 6.7 | 8.1 |
| 1998 | Sentra/200SX · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.3 | 6.7 | 8.1 |
| 1997 | Sentra/200SX · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.3 | 6.6 | 8.1 |
| 1996 | Sentra/200SX · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.2 | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Sentra · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.2 | 6.5 | 8.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
1,930 Sentra cars are on the New Zealand register; 0% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 201 | 197 | 1 |
| 1997 | 265 | 259 | 0 |
| 1996 | 300 | 296 | 0 |
| 1995 | 188 | 182 | 0 |
| 1994 | 271 | 267 | 0 |
| 1993 | 185 | 180 | 2 |
| 1992 | 125 | 118 | 1 |
| 1991 | 114 | 111 | 1 |
| 1990 | 110 | 107 | 1 |
| 1989 | 83 | 80 | 1 |
| 1988 | 59 | 57 | 0 |
| 1987 | 28 | 27 | 0 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
New registrations in Europe
12 new Nissan Sentra cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (7).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 120 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 3 | 119 (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Sentra in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The deployment parameters for the passenger airbag may not be adapted to the passenger's body weight if the passenger is an adult. There is therefore no guarantee that the airbag will provide sufficient protection.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
55 campaigns cover the Sentra; the latest 12 are below.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, or may have a loose or missing retaining clip, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Sentra vehicles. The driver's side cowl area may have a missing or improper seal, which can allow water to leak inside the vehicle and corrode electrical components.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Sentra vehicles, equipped with LED headlights. The right-hand headlight aim may be misaligned. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA recalls