Total Complaints
155 filings
NISSAN SENTRA · model year
155 NHTSA complaints, 29 crash reports, and 6 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006NISSANSENTRA carries 155 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 29 crashes, 1 fire, 22 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 SENTRA is air bags with 24 filings, followed by engine (19) and engine and engine cooling (10). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 6 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle, the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2006 SENTRA, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
155 filings
Crashes Reported
29 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 24 |
| ENGINE | 19 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 |
| TIRES | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 2 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE PISTON RINGS.
AIR BAGS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may caus
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to prop
Bought a 2006 Nissan Sentra from an individual as a first car for my grandson. Drivers Seatbelt does not retract. Took to body shop and they said it was a safety issue and we would need to take it to the dealer. The Nissan Dealer in Chattanooga said that they could not repair it as the part was discontinued. Did not give us an alternative other than to to google it and fix it ourselves (but it's a safety problem that even a body shop won't touch). So now my Grandson has his first car but it's worthless?
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated then stalled. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the mechanic retrieved DTC: P0335 (Crankshaft) and P0725 (TCM, ECM). The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there would be a diagnostic test fee assessed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 193,377.
Mileage: 193,377
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated then stalled. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the mechanic retrieved DTC: P0335 (Crankshaft) and P0725 (TCM, ECM). The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there would be a diagnostic test fee assessed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 193,377.
Mileage: 193,377
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light would remain illuminated and the b1066 front passenger air bag module due to electrical circuit shortage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E066000 (Air Bags). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Mileage: 125,000
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and exiting the highway, the vehicle decelerated and then lost motive power. The vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality; additionally, the instrument panel went blank. The contact pulled safely off the road and the vehicle would not restart. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts and drove back to his residence. The contact who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle with a crankshaft position sensor code (P0335). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched the failure online and discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V527000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
Mileage: 76,000
Car has pick up issues. It has been issues when Stop at signal light and I afraid behind cars may hit me. When I did research on internet found many people complained for the same issue. I did replace EVAP canister still has same pick up issue. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V747000 (Air Bags) and had the vehicle taken to the dealer to be repaired. Additionally, the transmission fluid was flushed and refilled. The contact stated that after the vehicle was returned, the transmission fluid was checked and looked the same as before the transmission flush. Additionally, the airbag was not repaired properly. The contact was concerned that no repairs had been performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Mileage: 106,000
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V747000 (Air Bags) and had the vehicle taken to the dealer to be repaired. Additionally, the transmission fluid was flushed and refilled. The contact stated that after the vehicle was returned, the transmission fluid was checked and looked the same as before the transmission flush. Additionally, the airbag was not repaired properly. The contact was concerned that no repairs had been performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Mileage: 106,000
DRIVE BY WIRE .WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON IT DRAGS U THREW RED LIGHTS. UNLESS U PUT IN NEUTRAL. IDLES TOO HIGH NOT DISENGAGING THE TQ.CONVERTER .
Mileage: 242,000
DRIVE BY WIRE .WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON IT DRAGS U THREW RED LIGHTS. UNLESS U PUT IN NEUTRAL. IDLES TOO HIGH NOT DISENGAGING THE TQ.CONVERTER .
Mileage: 242,000
DRIVE BY WIRE .WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON IT DRAGS U THREW RED LIGHTS. UNLESS U PUT IN NEUTRAL. IDLES TOO HIGH NOT DISENGAGING THE TQ.CONVERTER .
Mileage: 242,000
THE MANUAL LOCK DOWN LEAVER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE ,THIS ALLOWS THE STEERING WHEEL TO COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAKES IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING OF THE CAR I HAVE ALMOST RAN INTO OTHER CARS WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS AND STREETS.
Mileage: 42,000
RECALL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT IF THE SAME PART WAS REPLACED, THE FAILURE MAY RECUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Mileage: 13,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT IF THE SAME PART WAS REPLACED, THE FAILURE MAY RECUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Mileage: 13,000
TAKATA RECALL, VEHICLE HAS BEEN BURNING THROUGH A LOT OF MOTOR OIL AND THE OTHER DAY I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE MOTOR AND I'M GOING THROUGH ABOUT 3 QUARTS OF MOTOR OIL IN ONE WEEK I AM AFRAID THAT THE MOTOR MAY CATCH ON FIRE. AS I WAS DRIVING MY FAMILY TO THE LAKE I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE DIED AND THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT OF IT WHEN I INSPECTED IT AFTER IT WAS SAFE TO INSPECT I NOTICED THERE WAS ZERO OIL IN THE MOTOR
Mileage: 214,000
2006 NISSAN SENTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED PROCEEDING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS OF 90 MPH, DUE TO THE PEDAL BEING STUCK TO THE FLOOR. *JS
HELLO, MY CAR GOT COLLISION, BUT THE AIRBAG DOESN'T WORK.
Mileage: 170,000
HELLO, MY CAR GOT COLLISION, BUT THE AIRBAG DOESN'T WORK.
Mileage: 170,000
AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE DRIVERS SIDE DEPLOYED WHILE CLOSING THE DOOR VEHICLE NOT MOVING, THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG & THE DASH AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ON RURAL ROAD, IT WAS A SHORT DISTANCE FROM MY HOUSE SO AFTER THE BAGS BLEW, I DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE HOUSE, NO POLICE WERE INVOLVED. DID NOT HAVE COLLISION INSURANCE ON THE VEHICLE, I CALLED NISSAN AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS AT THAT TIME, SINCE THERE IS A RECALL I ASKED NISSAN TO REPLACE THE BLOWN AIRBAGS AND THEY REFUSED, SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND I WAS TOLD THAT IS THE ONLY ONE ON RECALL, WHAT CAN IF ANYTHING I DO? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
Mileage: 94,000
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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