2009 Nissan Sentra
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 55 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 64 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 103 |
| 1995 | 118 |
| 1996 | 141 |
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 2000 | 171 |
| 2001 | 236 |
| 2002 | 318 |
| 2003 | 180 |
| 2004 | 197 |
| 2005 | 170 |
| 2006 | 116 |
| 2007 | 154 |
| 2008 | 167 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 144 |
| 2011 | 142 |
| 2012 | 180 |
| 2013 | 638 |
| 2014 | 380 |
| 2015 | 352 |
| 2016 | 269 |
| 2017 | 231 |
| 2018 | 184 |
| 2019 | 223 |
| 2020 | 207 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
27% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
The airbag exploded on driver's side, knocked be unconscious for a few minutes, when I came too the car was out of control. I hit a iron pole in front of wal-green's.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-14
Also filed under Steering and structure
The front and drivers side was severely damaged in my 2009 Nissan Sentra after being hit by a Ford F250 super duty. No air bags deployed in this accident. There were injuries from the driver of the car and the passenger of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-09
Also filed under Structure and electrical system
2009 Nissan Sentra frontal impact 40MPH with no airbag deployment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-29
Steering
20% · 11 reportsService brakes
18% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Structure
11% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Electrical system
11% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-09-16Equipment10V401000 Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on…
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V401000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2009 Nissan Sentra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Nissan Sentra is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Sentra?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Sentra have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.