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Major Problems with Nissan Sentra - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Nissan Sentra model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2013, for instance, is the worst year for the Sentra. Older Sentra vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Nissan Sentra problems by years

2019 18 2018 31 2017 59 2016 97 2015 159 2014 225 2013 472 2012 140 2011 119 2010 125 2009 50 2008 151 2007 135 2006 107 2005 160 2004 188 2003 175 2002 312 2001 233 2000 168 1999 59

Worst Nissan Sentra Problems

TRUNK LID

2002 Nissan Sentra April 1, 2002 Victims: 6

The trunk lid on my 2002 nissan sentra gxe is free falling and has injured many. the dealer states that my trunk is within normal operation for my vehicle. i consider it to be very dangerous. it has fallen on the top of children's head and shoulders causing much pain. i have investigated to discover that all the trunk lids of the 02 sentra's that i tested are free falling. the 04 sentra's do not have this safety flaw. i am very worried that this is going to seriously hurt someone. since the ...

AIR BAGS

2007 Nissan Sentra April 2, 2015 Victims: 4 Mileage: 90000 miles

My car was involved in a rear end accident april 2, 2015 while stopped at red stop arrow light and a front end accident 10-20-2015 while stopped in left turning lane and no airbags deployed. safety issue --airbags should have deployed. see also odi 10706098. *dsy ..updated 12/11/17 *bf *tr

AIR BAGS

2008 Nissan Sentra February 5, 2017 Victims: 4 Mileage: 115000 miles

Airbag blinking on dashboard due to passenger side seat airbag sensor malfunction and/or failure. my wife has purchased the vehicle used, and we happened to have accident hit by other car on the driver side door while i had been trying to get back home on the weekend after grocery shopping trip with my whole family at 02/05/2017. it happened at the service road of sh 121 tx. while i was turning left on the straight/left lane on green light. after the accident, none of the airbags were deployed but somehow the airbag light started blinking ...

What is the most common problem with Nissan Sentra?

Overall the worst problem with Nissan Sentra relates to POWER TRAIN problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Sentra years that are prone to issues with these components.

POWER TRAIN 532 AIR BAGS 439 ENGINE 385 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 334 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 282 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 242 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 205 SERVICE BRAKES 190 ENGINE 151 STEERING 117 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 106 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 82 BODY 67 SUSPENSION 59 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 58 TIRES 58 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 53 WHEELS 50 GASOLINE 43 SEAT BELTS 39 FRONTAL 39 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 34 MODULE 26 TREAD/BELT 23 COOLING SYSTEM 22 EQUIPMENT 20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20 IGNITION 20 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 16 EXHAUST SYSTEM 16 FRONT 16 REAR 16 FUEL PUMP 15 SEATS 15 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 15 VISIBILITY 14 STRUCTURE 14 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 14 HORN 14 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 14 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 13 EMISSION CONTROL 12 AIR CONDITIONER 11 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 11 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 10 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 10 VISIBILITY/WIPER 10 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 9 CRANKCASE (PCV) 9 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 9 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 9 SIDEWALL 9 ELECTRICAL 9 FRONT UNDERHOOD 9 DOOR 7 WIRING 7 MASTER CYLINDER 7 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 7 TRUNK LID 7 LOWER ARM 7 ROTOR 6 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 6 RACK AND PINION 6 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 6 SIDE/WINDOW 6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 6 BUMPERS 5 MECHANICAL 5 LATCH 5 HEADLIGHTS 5 STORAGE 5 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 5 RIM 5 DELIVERY 4 DISC 4 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 4 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 4 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 4 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 4 AXLE ASSEMBLY 4 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 4 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 4 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 4 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 3 REAR/OTHER 3 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 3 HEATER CORE 3 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 3 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 3 SWITCH 3 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 COLUMN 3 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 3 WINDSHIELD 2 DRUM 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 RETRACTOR 2 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2 CALIPER 2 ANCHORAGE 2 MACPHERSON STRUT 2 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 2 CONTROL ARM 2 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 2 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 BRAKE LIGHTS 2 NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 LOWER BALL JOINT 2 WHEEL BEARING 2 FRAME AND MEMBERS 2 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 2 FAN 2 HEAD RESTRAINT 2 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 2 CABLES 2 FLOOR SHIFT 2 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 2 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 2 HUB 2 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 2 VALVE 2 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 2 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2 FLASHER UNIT 2 FRONT 1 LINKAGES 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 CALIPER 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 PADS 1 RECLINER 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 LAMP 1 CABLES 1 RACK 1 LINKAGES 1 POWER ASSIST 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 EXTERIOR 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 HOOD 1 LOCK 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 1 LINKAGES 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 SWITCH 1 ROTOR 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 LABELS 1 DIESEL 1 SPINDLE 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 SOFTWARE 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2019 17 2018 28 2017 32 2016 35 2015 55 2014 54 2013 121 2012 26 2011 31 2010 26 2009 9 2008 44 2007 37 2006 24 2005 22 2004 26 2003 40 2002 76 2001 45 2000 37 1999 12

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