2025 Nissan Sentra

▲ Better than typical

2025 Nissan Sentra
RENDERED 2026-09-16T20:00:39.666Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2025: 30 complaints

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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	230
2018	184
2019	221
2020	204
2021	131
2022	81
2023	19
2024	38
2025	30
2026	15

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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The 2025 Nissan Sentra lost control in the steering wheel or driveshaft while driving down hill. The vehicle lost power lost steering and crashed. The vehicle stated "malfunction " when the crash occured.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260819

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE and STEERING

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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When it rains the car hydroplanes and the traction on the tires are no good. Also the door locks don't unlock properly and the door won't open.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250306

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE and WHEELS

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 13%

13% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH INJURY

TIRES 13%

13% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sidewall.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20250501 — seats

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's side lower seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 25V153000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260114 — visibility

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58.

Campaign 25V807000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260313 — latches/locks/linkages

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61.

Campaign 26V023000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — power train

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan 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 are expected to be mailed August 5, 2026.

Campaign 26V410000 — check if this car was fixed