2020 Nissan Sentra
This year had 30% to 100% more 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
- 206
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 206 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.
Forward collision avoidance
37% · 76 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Steering
27% · 55 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Car was in a hit and run accident on June 29, 2023 where another car slid up the whole passenger side of the car damaging the front side so car could not be driven. Car was repaired, given back but not performing correctly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-31
The contact's daughter owned a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving the vehicle at an unknown rate of speed, she lost control of the vehicle without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-19
Electrical system
22% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing autonomous/self driving.
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I was switching lanes and the car blind spot sensor usually tells me when someone is in my blind spot but when I was switching lanes today it failed to tell me, therefore resulting in me getting into an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-08
The back up camera frequently goes blank when the car is put in reverse. This is a safety hazard as I can't see what is behind me when I am backing up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21
3/4 doors will not lock/unlock using fob, or the door controllers. This increases risk of theft, car jacking, and safety as the locks do not engage while driving. Very dangerous.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23
Service brakes
12% · 25 reportsBack over prevention
6% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing rearview system braking and warnings.
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The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her son was reversing from a driveway, a Springfield Public School bus crashed into the rear of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-18
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020Complaint volume 206 complaints filed for this model year.
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2021-08-05Steering21V461000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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2022-06-10Exterior lighting22V244000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Sentra vehicles, equipped with LED headlights. The right-hand headlight aim may be misaligned.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-hand headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R20B4.
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2023-10-19Back over prevention23V628000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
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2024-11-27Steering23V581000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Remedy: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 76 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 55 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 45 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V461000 · Steering
- Recall 22V244000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 23V628000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 23V581000 · Steering
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2020 Nissan Sentra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Nissan Sentra is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Sentra?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Sentra have?
- 4 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.