2023 Nissan Sentra

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2023 Nissan Sentra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:41.731Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
20

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 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: 352 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 231 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2019: 223 complaints 2020: 207 complaints 2021: 132 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2023: 20 complaints 2023 20 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 19 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 38 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 103 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 236 complaints 2002: 318 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2003 2004: 197 complaints 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 167 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2009 2010: 144 complaints 2011: 142 complaints 2012: 180 complaints 2012 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2015: 352 complaints 2015 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 231 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2018 2019: 223 complaints 2020: 207 complaints 2021: 132 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2023: 20 complaints 2023 20 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 19 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 38 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1992 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 103 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1996 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 58 complaints 1998 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 236 complaints 2002: 318 complaints 2002 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 197 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 167 complaints 2008 2009: 55 complaints 2010: 144 complaints 2010 2011: 142 complaints 2012: 180 complaints 2012 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2014 2015: 352 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2016 2017: 231 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2018 2019: 223 complaints 2020: 207 complaints 2020 2021: 132 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2023: 20 complaints 2023 20 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 19 complaints 2026

2023: 20 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
2015352
2016269
2017231
2018184
2019223
2020207
2021132
202281
202320
202441
202531
202619

Known problem areas

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

8 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.

INJURY
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The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and shifted to park(P), the vehicle started to slowly roll backwards unexpectedly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-20

Also filed under Power train

Forward collision avoidance

5 of 20 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

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During adverse weather conditions cat refused to drive. I had to press break to get cat to budge then or would stop again until I redirected the car to parking…

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-21

Also filed under Service brakes

Steering

4 of 20 total reports mention: steering.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that after making a right turn while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle jerked to the right and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-13

Engine

3 of 20 total reports mention: engine.

Back over prevention

3 of 20 total reports mention: back over prevention, most commonly citing warnings and camera.

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Rear backup camera does not work. Screen shows vertical lines and I cannot see to backup. My safety & others are at risk because I cannot see behind me. No, no and no to the last questions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-23

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2024-04-10Air bags24V154000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Buy-smart checklist

2023 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 24V154000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Nissan Sentra reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Sentra?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 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.