MYRModel Year Report

2015 Nissan Sentra

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2015 Nissan Sentra
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Sentra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 38 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 103 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 236 complaints 2002: 318 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 197 complaints 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 167 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2010: 144 complaints 2011: 142 complaints 2012: 180 complaints 2012 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2015: 351 complaints 2015 2016: 268 complaints 2017: 230 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2018 2019: 221 complaints 2020: 204 complaints 2021: 130 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2023: 19 complaints 2024: 36 complaints 2024 2025: 28 complaints 2026: 14 complaints 2026
2015: 351 complaints
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YearComplaints
19821
19831
19843
19856
19866
198738
198838
198942
199039
199164
199264
199358
1994103
1995118
1996141
1997108
199858
199959
2000171
2001236
2002318
2003180
2004197
2005170
2006116
2007154
2008167
200955
2010144
2011142
2012180
2013638
2014380
2015351
2016268
2017230
2018184
2019221
2020204
2021130
202281
202319
202436
202528
202614

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 49%

49% of complaints: power train — 173 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and cvt.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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1. Front passenger side seat fails to activate the air bag once a passenger has occupied the seat, and buckled up.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240227

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, 20171109

I am writing to report a life-threatening, sudden-onset mechanical defect in my vehicle’s 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, 20260806

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 68 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20260817

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20171109

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, 20150526

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 351
R 20150831 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Campaign 15V453000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160610 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.

Campaign 16V244000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160613 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V242000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (173 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V453000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V244000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V242000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.