2024 Nissan Sentra
This year had at least 30% fewer 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
- 41
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 41 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 | 352 |
| 2016 | 269 |
| 2017 | 231 |
| 2018 | 184 |
| 2019 | 223 |
| 2020 | 207 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
27% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing column.
Show complaint excerpts
I was turning into a parking spot at a store when I tried to break the vehicle accelerated, then was forced into the wall and the vehicle, then went backwards, losing control, and continue to accelerate. The only way I was able to stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-11
Also filed under Service brakes
Electrical system
24% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I had this car for seven months and in June 13,2024 car failed and caused accident.Prior to the accident the car was shutting off in traffic .Then June 13,2024 caused accident when going to work Car lost control due to computer issues.My vehicle...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-05
Also filed under Service brakes and air bags
Power train
22% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing driveshaft.
Show complaint excerpts
The front left axle was replaced twice and the right axle replaced twice. Both have broken consistently. They were replaced by Nissan Dealer all times. My safety was put at risk by having to drive the vehicle with broken axles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-08
Suspension
20% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing stabilizer bar and shock absorber.
Show complaint excerpts
Since I purchased the vehicle, I turn my steering wheel all the way to the left. It makes this clicking sound, and I can feel the clicking under me like itâs coming from the driver side and I have a maintenance notification on my dashboard fan.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-09
Service brakes
15% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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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.
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2024-06-26Power train24V304000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Sentra vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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2024-08-29Visibility24V498000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA38.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V154000 · Air bags
- Recall 24V304000 · Power train
- Recall 24V498000 · Visibility
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2024 Nissan Sentra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Nissan Sentra is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Nissan Sentra?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Sentra have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.