2004 NISSAN SENTRA

27 recalls — 235 complaints

22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
22E066000 Aug 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
375 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
20V747000 Dec 1, 2020
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to prop... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at ... Read more
3,930 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
20V747000 Dec 1, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to prop... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at ... Read more
3,930 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
20V008000 Jan 9, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
307,962 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
15V287000 May 15, 2015
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may caus... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 I... Read more
1,090,569 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
06V242000 Jul 7, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THESE VARIATIONS IN TEMPERATURE CAN BE LARGE ENOUGH TO CAUSE A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
Consequence
IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
294,166 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

235 total complaints 27 crashes 22 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING35
AIR BAGS29
ENGINE26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE16
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7
STEERING5
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
POWER TRAIN Dec 17, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
Hard shifting and occasional uncertainty in gear selected.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 28, 2025
Incident date: Sep 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic, the vehicle was diagnosed computer system failure, causing the vehicle to fail to start. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 28, 2025
Incident date: Sep 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic, the vehicle was diagnosed computer system failure, causing the vehicle to fail to start. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 15, 2025
Incident date: Feb 24, 2025
I have been getting recall notices for over 2 years on my 2004 Sentra concerning airbag replacement. I called the number on the recall mailing and was told on multiple occasions that the car was dangerous to operate. I am a [XXX] and was assured that the Nissan recall team offered a mobile repair... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 25, 2023
Incident date: Jun 27, 2023
AIR BAGS Mar 15, 2023
Incident date: Mar 14, 2023
Went into the dealership to talk about the air bag issue, turns out they fixed the check engine light. Next on the paper it says they found there was no airbag and tried to perform recall, and that they could not perform the recall
SEATS Sep 2, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
THE BACK METAL FRAME THAT CONNECTS TO THE DRIVER FRONT SEAT IS BROKEN. THE SEAT IS NOT STABLE BECAUSE WHEN YOU DRIVE IT IT GOES TO THE BACK BY ITSELF. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT LIKE THAT. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR LAST JANUARY.
AIR BAGS Jun 29, 2022
Incident date: Jun 29, 2022
No Nissan dealership wants to honor the safety recall on my vehicle due to it being a rebuilt title. I have filed a complaint before in 2020 with NHTSA & the issue has still not been resolved. Unfortunately, this is the only vehicle I own & drive day to day & my life as well as the life of my spec... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 31, 2022
Incident date: Mar 21, 2022
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the engine began to run roughly and the vehicle was shaking. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 2, 2020
Incident date: Dec 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE DRIVER SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A METAL GUARD RAIL. DURING THE CRASH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAD SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Apr 30, 2018
Incident date: Apr 21, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V287000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF QUEENS (93-25 ROCKAWAY BLVD, OZONE PA... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 11, 2018
Incident date: Nov 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT NOT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED UPPER TORSO INJURIES, HEAD TRAUMA, AND PELVIC FRA... Read more
Crash 1 deaths
AIR BAGS Dec 11, 2017
Incident date: Oct 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE FA... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 13, 2017
Incident date: Oct 10, 2016
THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING
AIR BAGS Nov 13, 2017
Incident date: Nov 13, 2017
AIRBAG RECALLED
AIR BAGS Nov 6, 2017
Incident date: Nov 6, 2017
EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR THE AIRBAG HAS BEEN ON. NOW I COME TO FIND OUT THAT THEY WEREN'T MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. HERE I AM THINKING JJJ M SAVE WITH MY AIRBAG THAT NOTHING WOULD REALLY BAD HAPPENED BECAUSE IM DEPENDING ON IT CONE TO FIND OUT IN BETTER OF NOT HAVING ONE.
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 13, 2017
Incident date: Oct 10, 2017
IT'S BEEN FALLING APART EVERY YEAR NO MATTER WHAT I DO TO PROTECT IT
AIR BAGS Oct 13, 2017
Incident date: Oct 10, 2017
IT'S BEEN FALLING APART EVERY YEAR NO MATTER WHAT I DO TO PROTECT IT
AIR BAGS Jul 29, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
I READ NEWS THAT MY CAR MODEL MAY HAVE RECALL OF TAKATA AIRBAG. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN CANADA AND NOW I DRIVE IT IN CALIFORNIA. SO FAR MY CAR VIN NUMBER HAD NOT SHOWN UP IN YOUR VIN CHECKING TOOL. IS IT BECAUSE YOUR TOOL ONLY HAS VUN FOR CARS SOLD IN USA?
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 17, 2017
Incident date: Jul 27, 2016
MY CAR HIT A TRUCK GOING 25-30 MPH. I WAS ON A CITY STREET. MY BREAKS DID NOT STOP ME ON TIME. NEW BREAK PADS WERE JUST REPLACED. THE BREAKS JUST DIDN'T WORK RIGHT. TOOK TOO LONG TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TESTED MY BREAKS ON MY OTHER CAR TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY DIFFERENCE IN STOPPING AND I WOU... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Jul 17, 2017
Incident date: Jul 27, 2016
WHEN MY CAR HIT A TRUCK GOING 25- 30 MPH THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT NOT FULLY. PASSENGER FRONT HIT WINDSHILD. BROOK WINDSHIELD. AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATION FULLY ON DRIVERS SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE. MY CAR WAS ON A CITY STREET. IN MOTION GOING 25-30 MPH
Crash
AIR BAGS Jul 16, 2017
Incident date: Jun 15, 2016
TOOK THIS CAR INTO TWO NISSAN DEALERSHIPS AFTER RECEIVING A LETTER REGARDING THE TAKATA INFLATOR RECALL, WAS DENIED BOTH TIMES AT BOTH LOCATIONS THAT THEY WOULD NOT WORK ON MY VEHICLE DUE TO IT BEING A REBUILT TITLE, WHICH I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM SOMEONE AS IS. SENT AN EMAIL TO NISSAN'S CORPORATE ... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 3, 2017
Incident date: May 14, 2015
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V287000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN... Read more
ENGINE Sep 16, 2016
Incident date: Sep 16, 2016
IN THE MORNING, CAR TOOK MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START. IN AFTERNOON, AFTER HAVING SAT FOR AN HOUR, IT WAS AGAIN HARD TO START. DROVE APPROX. 1/2 MILE ACROSS HIGHWAY INTO A PARKING LOT, SLOWED AND CAR STALLED. RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, DROVE APPROX. 1/4 MILE AND CAR STALLED AS I SLOWED AGAIN PR... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 14, 2016
Incident date: Sep 11, 2016
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN STARTING & STALLS OUT OR SHUTS DOWN WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A HALT. IF LET TO SIT FOR A WHILE IT WILL RESTART, BUT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED MULTIPLE TIMES. CRANK SENSOR REPLACED AS WELL AS ALL FLUIDS. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED FOR CODES, BUT NOTHING SHOWS UP. CAR WAS RECENTLY PU... Read more
ENGINE Sep 14, 2016
Incident date: Sep 11, 2016
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN STARTING & STALLS OUT OR SHUTS DOWN WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A HALT. IF LET TO SIT FOR A WHILE IT WILL RESTART, BUT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED MULTIPLE TIMES. CRANK SENSOR REPLACED AS WELL AS ALL FLUIDS. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED FOR CODES, BUT NOTHING SHOWS UP. CAR WAS RECENTLY PU... Read more
ENGINE Sep 13, 2016
Incident date: Jun 29, 2015
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN 2015 THE CAR ENGINE WOULD JUST STOP RUNNING. MY HUSBAND CALLED THE TOWING COMPANY AND ME AFTER HE PULLED OVER AFTER TEN MINUTES OR SO AND THE CAR STARTED AGAIN, WE CANCELLED THE TOW AND HE RETURNED HOME BUT NEAR THE HOME THE CAR STALLED OUT AGAIN. WE MANAGED TO GET IT S... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Sep 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
DRIVING & ALL GAUGES IN DASHBOARD TURNED OFF. THE SAME DAY, THE CAR DIDN'T RESPOND NORMALLY WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED. THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CAR TOOK IN GAS. PARKED CAR, & LATER THAT DAY RESTARTED CAR. CAR AGAIN DIDN'T RESPOND WELL WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATOR. GAUGES STILL N... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
DRIVING & ALL GAUGES IN DASHBOARD TURNED OFF. THE SAME DAY, THE CAR DIDN'T RESPOND NORMALLY WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED. THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CAR TOOK IN GAS. PARKED CAR, & LATER THAT DAY RESTARTED CAR. CAR AGAIN DIDN'T RESPOND WELL WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATOR. GAUGES STILL N... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
DRIVING & ALL GAUGES IN DASHBOARD TURNED OFF. THE SAME DAY, THE CAR DIDN'T RESPOND NORMALLY WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED. THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CAR TOOK IN GAS. PARKED CAR, & LATER THAT DAY RESTARTED CAR. CAR AGAIN DIDN'T RESPOND WELL WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATOR. GAUGES STILL N... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 2, 2016
Incident date: Aug 30, 2016
ENGINE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. DRIVING ON BUSY HIGHWAY ENGINE STARTED TO STALL. HAD TO USE CLUTCH TO KEEP ENGINE RUNNING, NEARLY MISSING OTHER VEHICLES TRYING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE TRYING TO RESTART ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO DEALER AND FUEL PUMP FAILURE DIAGNOSED. FUEL PUMP BEING REPLACED RIGH... Read more
ENGINE Sep 2, 2016
Incident date: Aug 30, 2016
ENGINE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. DRIVING ON BUSY HIGHWAY ENGINE STARTED TO STALL. HAD TO USE CLUTCH TO KEEP ENGINE RUNNING, NEARLY MISSING OTHER VEHICLES TRYING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE TRYING TO RESTART ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO DEALER AND FUEL PUMP FAILURE DIAGNOSED. FUEL PUMP BEING REPLACED RIGH... Read more
STEERING Sep 2, 2016
Incident date: Aug 30, 2016
ENGINE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. DRIVING ON BUSY HIGHWAY ENGINE STARTED TO STALL. HAD TO USE CLUTCH TO KEEP ENGINE RUNNING, NEARLY MISSING OTHER VEHICLES TRYING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE TRYING TO RESTART ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO DEALER AND FUEL PUMP FAILURE DIAGNOSED. FUEL PUMP BEING REPLACED RIGH... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 31, 2016
Incident date: Jun 27, 2016
TAKATA RECALL I BOUGHT MY NISSAN CAR IN CANADA, AND BROUGHT IT TO CALIFORNIA. FROM NISSAN CANADA, I KNOW THERE IS TAKATA RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG. THIS AIRBAG PROBLEM CAN PUT PASSENGER IN LIFE-THREATENING DANGER. HOWEVER, LOCAL NISSAN DEALERS REFUSED TO PERFORM THIS AIRBAG RECALL ON MY NISSAN CAR, ... Read more
ENGINE Aug 2, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE (REPORT RECEIPT DATE: JUL 07, 2006 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V242000 COMPONENT(S): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ) AS A RESULT THE ENGINE HAS OVER HEATED AND NOW HAS OTHER PROBLEMS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 1, 2016
Incident date: Jul 20, 2016
TOM WOOD NISSAN CARMEL IN REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL #REPORT RECEIPT DATE: JUL 07, 2006 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V242000 COMPONENT(S): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 1, 2016
Incident date: Jul 20, 2016
TOM WOOD NISSAN CARMEL IN REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL #REPORT RECEIPT DATE: JUL 07, 2006 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V242000 COMPONENT(S): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE Mar 17, 2016
Incident date: Mar 17, 2016
MY CAR USUALLY TAKES TWO TRIES TO START. AFTER IT WARMS UP AND I'VE BEEN DRIVING, IT STALLS SUDDENLY, AND I'M STRANDED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. WHEN IT DOES START UP AGAIN, IT GOES A SHORT DISTANCE, AND AS SOON AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP AGAIN, IT STALLS AGAIN. TODAY IT STALLED ON THE WAY HOME, THREE TIM... Read more
ENGINE Mar 14, 2016
Incident date: Feb 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE ENGINE RPM'S REVVED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL M... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 10, 2015
Incident date: Aug 8, 2014
AUGUST 2014:I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON A CITY STREET DOING ABOUT 45 WHEN THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT WITH THE RESIDUAL POWER THE CAR HAD. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS NEXT TO ME. THE STEERING WAS GONE SINCE THERE WAS NO POWER. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS, I FINALLY GOT THE CAR S... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 10, 2015
Incident date: Aug 8, 2014
AUGUST 2014:I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON A CITY STREET DOING ABOUT 45 WHEN THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT WITH THE RESIDUAL POWER THE CAR HAD. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS NEXT TO ME. THE STEERING WAS GONE SINCE THERE WAS NO POWER. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS, I FINALLY GOT THE CAR S... Read more
ENGINE Dec 10, 2015
Incident date: Aug 8, 2014
AUGUST 2014:I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON A CITY STREET DOING ABOUT 45 WHEN THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT WITH THE RESIDUAL POWER THE CAR HAD. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS NEXT TO ME. THE STEERING WAS GONE SINCE THERE WAS NO POWER. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS, I FINALLY GOT THE CAR S... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 7, 2015
Incident date: Jul 7, 2015
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE FUELING THE TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE READING FUEL LEVELS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V287000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS... Read more
ENGINE Nov 30, 2015
Incident date: Nov 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CODE 0335 FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 15, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED RIB INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAG... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STEERING Sep 4, 2015
Incident date: Aug 13, 2015
I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I494 NEAR A MAJOR INTERCHANGE, IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC. I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE GOING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH WHEN MY ENGINE SUDDENLY QUIT. I QUICKLY CHECKED THE LANE ON MY RIGHT AND IT WAS CLEAR SO I MOVED OVER AND ONTO THE SHOULDER. MY BRAKES AND STEERING WERE GOING QUICKLY, B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 4, 2015
Incident date: Aug 13, 2015
I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I494 NEAR A MAJOR INTERCHANGE, IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC. I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE GOING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH WHEN MY ENGINE SUDDENLY QUIT. I QUICKLY CHECKED THE LANE ON MY RIGHT AND IT WAS CLEAR SO I MOVED OVER AND ONTO THE SHOULDER. MY BRAKES AND STEERING WERE GOING QUICKLY, B... Read more
ENGINE Sep 4, 2015
Incident date: Aug 13, 2015
I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I494 NEAR A MAJOR INTERCHANGE, IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC. I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE GOING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH WHEN MY ENGINE SUDDENLY QUIT. I QUICKLY CHECKED THE LANE ON MY RIGHT AND IT WAS CLEAR SO I MOVED OVER AND ONTO THE SHOULDER. MY BRAKES AND STEERING WERE GOING QUICKLY, B... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 11, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
2004 NISSAN SENTRA SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. HAPPENED 2 TIMES WITHIN AN HOUR WHILE THE A/C WAS RUNNING, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE IN DRIVE AND PHYSICALLY MOVING. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT APPEARED AND CURRENTLY DISPLAYS CODE P0335: CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION. THERE IS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 11, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
THE ENGINE STALLED DUE TO A FAILED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND/OR CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WHILE DRIVING I TRIED STARTING CAR AGAIN AFTER 4-5 MINUTES STARTED, AND ENGINE STALLED AGAIN AFTER 20-25 MINUTES THEN I STARTED CAR AGAIN AFTER 15-20 MINUTES AND IT STARTED. I THINK THESE SENSORS CAN FAIL I... Read more

Showing 50 of 235 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2004 NISSAN SENTRA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 24.0 31.0 27.0 Regular $2,200
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 24.0 32.0 27.0 Regular $2,200
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 26.0 22.0 Regular $2,700
2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 27.0 23.0 Regular $2,600

CO2 Emissions: 329.1 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — NISSAN SENTRA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP16002 Opened: Dec 20, 2016 — Closed: Oct 2, 2017
DP — Closed — Model Year: 2007
Scope of Recalls 08V311 and 09V431
Nissan conducted safety recalls 08V-311 and 09V-431 to remedy leaking master cylinders on certain MY 2007 and 2008 Nissan Sentra vehicles.The recall populations were determined based on production changes to the master cylinder which were fully implemented into production on April 18, 2008.NHTSA uti... Read more
PE14014 Opened: May 20, 2014 — Closed: May 13, 2015
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2013
Excessive Brake Pedal Travel
On May 20, 2014, ODI opened PE14-014 based on eight complaints alleging incidents of excessive brake pedal travel in model year (MY) 2013 through 2014 Nissan Sentra, Versa Sedan and Versa Note passenger cars (Figure 1) and information in Early Warning Reporting field reports indicating issues with m... Read more
SQ99018 Opened: Jun 17, 1999
SQ — Open — Model Year: 1996
CORRISION FATIGUE OF FRONT COIL SPRINGS
NISSAN IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL IN CANADA OF 11,100 1994 THROUGH 1996 SENTRA 2 DOOR MODELS IN WHICH THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE FRACTURING FROM CORROSION FATIGUE.NISSAN REPORTED THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR FROM A LOSS OF THE PROTECTIVE PAINT COATING ON THE SPRINGS AND EXPOSURE TO HEAVY ROAD SALT.COR... Read more
PE93101 Opened: Nov 30, 1993 — Closed: Mar 31, 1994
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1993
STALLING
There is no summary currently available
EA89031 Opened: Jul 28, 1989 — Closed: Oct 31, 1990
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1982
SEAT FAILURES
SUMMARY:APPROXIMATELY SIXTY PERCENT OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED A FAILURE ORMALFUNCTION OF THE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY, TWELVE OF WHICH INVOLVED ANACCIDENT.THE REMAINING FORTY PERCENT OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED A FAILUREOR MALFUNCTION OF THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY, SIX OF WHICH INVOLVED ANACCIDENT.===
PE88092 Opened: Aug 9, 1988 — Closed: Jul 28, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1984
SEAT FAILURES
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DP84020 Opened: Aug 8, 1984 — Closed: Apr 11, 1985
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1983
STALLING PROBLEMS
STALLING PROBLEMS

NISSAN SENTRA — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN SENTRA across all model years (1982–2026).

291 Total Recalls
8,185 Total Complaints
7 Investigations
860 Reported Crashes
169 Reported Fires
21 Reported Deaths

NISSAN SENTRA — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 5 2 View
2025 3 34 View
2024 11 49 View
2023 9 31 View
2022 2 129 View
2021 5 201 View
2020 6 306 View
2019 3 347 View
2018 3 283 View
2017 4 334 View
2016 8 398 View
2015 3 494 View
2014 7 523 View
2013 8 866 View
2012 0 260 View
2011 2 199 View
2010 3 212 View
2009 1 81 View
2008 3 233 View
2007 1 214 View
2006 28 155 View
2005 28 224 View
2004 (current) 27 235
2003 32 240 View
2002 36 388 View
2001 8 307 View
2000 7 236 View
1999 3 74 View
1998 5 76 View
1997 7 138 View
1996 7 177 View
1995 7 158 View
1994 0 130 View
1993 0 89 View
1992 0 81 View
1991 2 77 View
1990 2 45 View
1989 1 49 View
1988 1 40 View
1987 1 46 View
1986 0 9 View
1985 0 6 View
1984 0 4 View
1983 1 1 View
1982 1 1 View

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