MYRModel Year Report

2021 Nissan Sentra

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2021 Nissan Sentra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:05:16.393Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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, 2021 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 36 complaints 1988: 37 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 99 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 235 complaints 2002: 304 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: 141 complaints 2012: 180 complaints 2012 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2015: 347 complaints 2016: 266 complaints 2017: 228 complaints 2018: 183 complaints 2018 2019: 219 complaints 2020: 203 complaints 2021: 127 complaints 2021 2022: 80 complaints 2023: 18 complaints 2024: 30 complaints 2024 2025: 25 complaints 2026: 8 complaints 2026
2021: 127 complaints
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YearComplaints
19821
19831
19843
19856
19866
198736
198837
198941
199039
199163
199262
199358
199499
1995117
1996141
1997108
199858
199959
2000171
2001235
2002304
2003180
2004197
2005170
2006116
2007154
2008167
200955
2010144
2011141
2012180
2013638
2014380
2015347
2016266
2017228
2018183
2019219
2020203
2021127
202280
202318
202430
202525
20268

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 38 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
STEERING 28%

28% of complaints: steering — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to slide, hydroplane, and crash into a cement ditch drain.  There were no warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230928

Out of control

NHTSA ODI report, 20220203

The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated their daughter was driving at 30 mph, when the driver was merging into a lane when the driver heard an unidentified noise and lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into a telephone pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210827

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 20%

20% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 26 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Out of control

NHTSA ODI report, 20220203

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10%

10% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210805 — steering

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.

Campaign 21V461000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20231019 — back over prevention

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.

Campaign 23V628000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241127 — steering

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.

Campaign 23V581000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V461000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V628000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V581000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 2013 ■ 2014 ■ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Nissan Sentra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Nissan Sentra is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Sentra?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Sentra have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.