Nissan Sentra problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Sentra from 1990 to 2026: 5,837 owner complaints and 113 recalls across 37 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2013 (638), 2014 (380), 2015 (351). Best fuel economy: 34 mpg combined (2025).

Nissan Sentra — Photo: Henry Payne · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Transmission & drivetrain1277

Electrical830

Airbags779

Engine678

Engine & cooling624

Other / unknown598

Speed control / throttle422

Brakes372

Year by year

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Best mpg
1990	2	39	28
1991	2	63	29
1992	0	62	29
1993	0	58	29
1994	0	99	28
1995	3	117	29
1996	3	141	29
1997	3	108	29
1998	1	58	29
1999	0	59	29
2000	6	171	26
2001	7	236	26
2002	10	318	27
2003	7	180	28
2004	4	197	27
2005	5	170	27
2006	5	116	27
2007	1	154	28
2008	3	167	28
2009	1	55	28
2010	3	144	29
2011	2	142	29
2012	0	180	29
2013	6	638	33
2014	5	380	33
2015	3	351	32
2016	6	270	32
2017	3	231	32
2018	2	185	32
2019	2	222	32
2020	4	206	33
2021	3	132	33
2022	2	81	33
2023	1	20	33
2024	3	41	34
2025	4	30	34
2026	1	16	33

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Nissan Sentra?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2013 (638), 2014 (380), 2015 (351).

How many recalls has the Nissan Sentra had?

Across 1990–2026, NHTSA lists 113 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).