2015 Nissan Sentra
This year had more than double the complaints of 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
- 351
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
49% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 351 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 | 351 |
| 2016 | 269 |
| 2017 | 231 |
| 2018 | 184 |
| 2019 | 222 |
| 2020 | 206 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
49% · 173 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and cvt.
Show complaint excerpts
1. Front passenger side seat fails to activate the air bag once a passenger has occupied the seat, and buckled up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-27
Also filed under Air bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Nissan Sentra. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact stated that the transmission shifted incorrectly and caused the contact to veer off the road into multiple trees.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-09
I am writing to report a life-threatening, sudden-onset mechanical defect in my vehicleâs Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). While driving in heavy traffic, my son experienced a complete and sudden loss of motive power without any warning...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06
Engine
19% · 68 reportsVehicle speed control
14% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the steering wheel turned independently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
Air bags
13% · 44 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-09
Applied the brakes to the floor and it slid on an inclined road after being in a complete stop, resulting in rear ended straight the front vehicle. Air bags deployed causing burns and seat belt bruises.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-26
Also filed under Service brakes
Electrical system
7% · 25 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015Complaint volume 351 complaints filed for this model year.
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2015-08-31Latches/locks/linkages15V453000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015.
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2016-06-10Air bags16V244000 Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.
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2016-06-13Air bags16V242000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 173 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 68 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 49 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V453000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 16V244000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V242000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2015 Nissan Sentra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Nissan Sentra is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Sentra?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Sentra have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.