2014 Nissan Sentra
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 380 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Sentra model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 27 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 18 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bagsApr 13, 2017
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.
Campaign 17V253000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationApr 26, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Campaign 16V244000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationApr 26, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a CRS is in the seat.
If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat, there will be an increased risk of injury to the child in the CRS.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners are warned not to install a CRS in the front seat. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 16V242000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalOct 20, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V681000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareMar 25, 2014
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 14V138000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
58 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Jul 13, 2017
TAKATA RECALL MY CAR SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY ON ME WITH OUT A WARNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREETS GOING TOWARDS WORK. I NEED NISSAN TO CHECK OUT WHAT'S GOING ON THIS IS NOT JUST HAPPENING TO ONE PERSON BUT A LOT. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Other or unspecified, Nov 21, 2016
I NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I WAS CHECKING MY ONLINE ACCOUNT AND CALLED FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND WAS TOLD AT THAT TIME. NISSAN HAS ALL MY NUMBERS, ADDRESS AND TWO EMAILS AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED, BUT MY CONCERN IS THAT I WAS NOT NOTIFIED!!!
Other or unspecified, Aug 23, 2015
TURNED ON REAR DEFOSTER TO DEFROST WINDOW. ABOUT 10 MIN LATER I WAS SITTING AT RED LIGHT WHEN MY REAR WINDOW SHATTERED.
Other or unspecified, Aug 23, 2015
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER DEFECTED AND SHATTERED WINDOW WHILE AT A RED LIGHT
Other or unspecified, Aug 9, 2015
THE DEFROSTER IN BACK WINDOW CAUSED MY WINDOW TO SHATTER. EVIDENCE SHOWS THE DEFROSTER IN THREE DIFFERENT SPOTS WAS MELTED OR GOT TO HOT.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, May 14, 2015
MY CAR IDLES VERY HIGH WHEN I START IT.THE RPM GOES PAST 2 AND TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO COME DOWN.IT STALLS DURING TAKE OFF AND THE DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG.THE ONLY TIME MY RPM IS AT 0 IS WHEN THE CAR IS OFF
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, May 8, 2015
REAR DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE NOT OPENING FROM THE INSIDE. BRAND NEW CAR HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 4900 MILES.
Other or unspecified, Dec 19, 2014
I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREETS, ABOUT TO ENTER THE FREEWAY ONTO SOUTH I-880 AND I HEAR A BANG. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SHATTERS INWARD. THE CITY OF FREMONT POLICE CAME AND INSPECTED MY CAR AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING THAT COULD'VE CAUSED IT. INCIDENT HISTORY# P14101613 DATE: 12/10/14 TIME: 1710 HOURS THE NEXT DAY, MY DAD WENT TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD ME THE BRAND NEW 2014 NISSAN SENTRA BACK IN MAY OF 2014 BUT THE MANAGER ON DUTY SAID IN HIS 30 YEARS WORKING THERE, HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF SUCH AN INCIDENT (SPONTANEOUS GLASS BREAKAGE). THEN, MY DAD WENT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND HE WORKED ON MY WINDOW TODAY, 12/19/14 AND SAW THAT THE METAL THAT IS USED ON MY WINDOW WAS SLIGHTLY BENT. THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND UNSAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE BUT THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO HELP ME. I DON'T FEEL THAT I CAN DRIVE FAR ANY MORE BECAUSE THE METAL IS NOT FIXED DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT, I FEAR THAT IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. IT SHOULDN'T BE LIKE THAT, ESPECIALLY SINCE I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW CAR! *TR