Nissan Sentra years to avoid and best years
Newer Nissan Sentra years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 50 (638 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 5 (from 20 complaints), 2024 at 13 (from 40 complaints), and 2012 at 14 (from 180 complaints). The Nissan Sentra 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2013 Nissan Sentra, 238 of 638 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
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2024
2012
2025–26
Nissan Sentra reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Nissan Sentra. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 32.7 |
| 2025 → Too early | 15 | 30 | 4 | Tires | 33.5 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 13 | 40 | 3 | Powertrain | 33.5 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 5 | 20 | 1 | Electrical system | 32.5 |
| 2022 → | 19 | 81 | 2 | Steering | 32.5 |
| 2021 → | 23 | 131 | 3 | Steering | 32.5 |
| 2020 → | 21 | 205 | 4 | Steering | 32.5 |
| 2019 → | 28 | 222 | 2 | Powertrain | 29 |
| 2018 → | 23 | 185 | 2 | Powertrain | 28.8 |
| 2017 → | 20 | 230 | 3 | Powertrain | 28.8 |
| 2016 → | 21 | 270 | 6 | Powertrain | 31.7 |
| 2015 → | 24 | 351 | 3 | Powertrain | 31.7 |
| 2014 → | 26 | 380 | 5 | Powertrain | 32 |
| 2013 → Most | 50 | 638 | 6 | Powertrain | 32.3 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 14 | 180 | 0 | Powertrain | 26.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 (1.8L and 2.0L) · 4.875 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 205/55R16 to 215/45R18 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 17V253000. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.0L)
- Tire size
- 205/60R16 to 215/45R18 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 21V461000. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent. A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Sentra years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 5 (from 20 complaints), 2024 at 13 (from 40 complaints), and 2012 at 14 (from 180 complaints).
Which Nissan Sentra year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 50 (638 complaints). On the 2013 Nissan Sentra, 238 of 638 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Nissan Sentra owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Nissan Sentra years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Nissan Sentra years are too early to compare?
The Nissan Sentra 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Sentra take?
0W-20 (1.8L and 2.0L)
What does NHTSA recall 17V-253 cover on the Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA campaign 17V253000.
What generation is the 2013 Nissan Sentra?
7th generation (B17) (2012-2019).