https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Nissan Sentra. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:10:01 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#recall-26V410000-nissan-nissan-sentra-2025 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2178439 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My rear view camera is not making any noise to let me know if somebody is behind me or I’m getting to close to something. Almost hit somebody! https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2178424 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering independently steered the vehicle over into the next lane. The failure was a persistent failure. The contact stated that the steering wheel was independently steering the vehicle all over the road without driver input. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechan https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2177804 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Drivers side Door Lock Actuator could not open the door from the inside handle or outside handle. In 2025 I replaced the part, Feb 2026 had to take the car to the dealership because could not open the door again. Dealership told me the Actuator failed internally. The part was only looked at by the dealership. There were no warning lamp, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the fai https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2177484 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am the owner of a 2025 Nissan Sentra with approximately 3,200 miles. The vehicle was purchased new from an authorized Nissan dealership in Columbia, South Carolina. The vehicle is subject to an open safety recall identified as the Door Striker Campaign. As of January 29th, the vehicle has been removed from commercial rental service due to the open safety recall. Nissan North America has confi https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2177227 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Two times in the past month my gas pedal has gotten stuck after I fully engaged it getting on the highway. Both times I had to hit the brakes and kick at the gas pedal a few times for it to disengage. This problem doesn’t always happen, as I’ve tried to do it on purpose to see if it would do it again. Not sure it it could possibly have anything to do with snow/ice or salt accumulation on outside o https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2177403 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a new 2026 Nissan Sentra SV with the convenience package and am currently unable to take delivery due to the image on the backup camera being so blurry I am unable to use it. The dealer told me it was a software issue, however, now they are saying the car needs a new camera and they do not have a timeline when they will be in stock. My safety and the safety of others are put at risk du https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2177404 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a new 2026 Nissan Sentra SV with the convenience package and am currently unable to take delivery due to the image on the backup camera being so blurry I am unable to use it. The dealer told me it was a software issue, however, now they are saying the car needs a new camera and they do not have a timeline when they will be in stock. My safety and the safety of others are put at risk du https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2175932 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Only 1 week after purchasing the car new from Nissan of Clearwater, the rear seat belt alarms would trigger when someone would sit back there after they fastened their seat belt and I drove off. The other 2 seat belt alarms would sound nonstop until the back seat passenger fastened the empty seats belts. I brought the car in 3 times to be repaired and the problem is still not fixed. This is a https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2174857 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Complete transmission failure and need replacement the car is less than 10 years old Nissan has had major issues with the CVT system and transmission…transmission lose power on the highway https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2174858 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Complete transmission failure and need replacement the car is less than 10 years old Nissan has had major issues with the CVT system and transmission…transmission lose power on the highway https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2174859 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Complete transmission failure and need replacement the car is less than 10 years old Nissan has had major issues with the CVT system and transmission…transmission lose power on the highway https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2174564 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sometimes when stopped at a light and turning onto another street the car loses acceleration. The cars power does not shut off but causes a delay in the acceleration when turning or accelerating. I brought my vehicle to the dealership and they test drove it and hooked it up to the coding machine and said no codes came up and there isn’t a recall. However I looked and it said there is a recall on c https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2174569 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The adhesive on 3 of the rear parking sensors failed and the brackets holding the sensors in place fell off into the inside of the bumper triggering the sensor to go off constantly when reversing and auto brake. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2174570 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The adhesive on 3 of the rear parking sensors failed and the brackets holding the sensors in place fell off into the inside of the bumper triggering the sensor to go off constantly when reversing and auto brake. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2173993 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My brake lights suddenly wouldn’t turn on and my car wouldn’t start. We replaced the brake light switch and it worked for a short while, but it stopped working the same day almost causing several collisions as brake lights won’t turn on. There was a recall on this issue with this year and model, but my VIN number was not included regardless of the symptoms all being there. We had a master mechanic https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2171203 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT AEB system is initiating emergency braking at random times. Both on surface street, and the freeway on ramp. With and without weather, and without any obstacles or cars in the way. The vehicle comes it a complete stop when this happens and puts the driver in significant danger. At this point the dealer observed warning code on the dashboard, but it did not engage. Message relating to that the AE https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2171204 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT AEB system is initiating emergency braking at random times. Both on surface street, and the freeway on ramp. With and without weather, and without any obstacles or cars in the way. The vehicle comes it a complete stop when this happens and puts the driver in significant danger. At this point the dealer observed warning code on the dashboard, but it did not engage. Message relating to that the AE https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2171100 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting a vehicle defect complaint pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 regarding a potential safety related defect involving engine, electrical, and powertrain systems. The vehicle experienced early engine and electrical malfunction at relatively low mileage, requiring replacement of the engine wiring harness and removal and reinstallation of the engine and transaxle assembly. These are majo https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2171101 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting a vehicle defect complaint pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 regarding a potential safety related defect involving engine, electrical, and powertrain systems. The vehicle experienced early engine and electrical malfunction at relatively low mileage, requiring replacement of the engine wiring harness and removal and reinstallation of the engine and transaxle assembly. These are majo https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2171102 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting a vehicle defect complaint pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 regarding a potential safety related defect involving engine, electrical, and powertrain systems. The vehicle experienced early engine and electrical malfunction at relatively low mileage, requiring replacement of the engine wiring harness and removal and reinstallation of the engine and transaxle assembly. These are majo https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2170973 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 93,000. It was later discovered that the title mileage was 119,200. The contact called the dealer and requested the odometer be updated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2170086 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the brake pedal was stiff. The contact stated that the message "Put Foot on Brake Pedal" was displayed. While standing on the brake pedal, the vehicle started. The failure recurred while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicl https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2170051 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Recently, purchased this vehicle for my daughter & on her 2nd day driving it, a warning indicator light with a yellow triangle around an exclamation symbol & malfunction, see owner's manual message. We hade it checked by the purchased dealer who stated that it was probably a faulty sensor that the rain/moisture may be the problem. The owner's manual said this could be a braking/traction warning is https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2169163 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission failed to operate properly. The component is still installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle jerks when shifting gears and upshifts on its own, causing unpredictable changes in speed an https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#recall-26V023000-nissan-nissan-sentra-2025 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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." https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2167042 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This is the second time in the last 45 day that we have had a report of the front end "popping". We took 1 vehicle to Nissan of Murfeesboro and they replaced both front shaft assemblys. This vehicle was taken to Newton Nissan and they had to do the same repair on this vehicle. I have 12 of the year, make model in our fleet and have serious concerns https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2166663 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact was attempting to purchase a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was advertised for sale by a local dealer on Facebook Marketplace with a photo of the odometer reading of 72,000 miles. After obtaining a Carfax report for the vehicle, the contact discovered that the mileage was 196,000. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2165054 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rattling noise coming from the belt assembly. Tensioner pulley is shaky and alternator had a piece brake off causing metal shavings to fly around. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-sentra#complaint-2165055 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rattling noise coming from the belt assembly. Tensioner pulley is shaky and alternator had a piece brake off causing metal shavings to fly around.