2017 Nissan Sentra
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 230 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 26 Sentra model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 29 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 21 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchMar 3, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
Campaign 21V135000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignitionAug 22, 2018
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 18V551000 on NHTSA.gov
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
Representative owner complaints
230 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Oct 9, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE TWO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO ALSO BECOME REAR ENDED. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS TOWED. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: [XXX] WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK, NECK, AND HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,100.*DT ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')*JB
Service brakes, Sep 12, 2019
MY 2017 NISSAN SENTRA WITH 37,000 MILES WILL NOT START. I HAVE THE KEYLESS IGNITION AND WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR I KEEP GETTING A MESSAGE TO PRESS THE BRAKES. I HAVE THE BRAKE PEDDLE PRESSED BUT CAR DOES NOT REGISTER THAT. I WORRY THAT THE BRAKES ARE GOING TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING. IF I KEEP PRESSING THE PEDDLE EVENTUALLY THE CAR WILL START. THIS HAS BEEN ON-GOING FOR THE PAST 3-4 WEEKS.
Power train, Sep 9, 2019
TAKATA RECALL . I HAVE A COMPLAINT ON THE CVT TRANSMISSION. MY TRANSMISSION WAS SERVICED BACK IN OCTOBER, NOT EVEN A YEAR AGO AND IT BEGIN ACTING UP AGAIN BACK IN AUGUST WHILE DRIVING AND I'VE SEEN THE LAWSUITS AND RECALLS ON IT. AND NISSAN WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO STAY UNDER THE WARRANTY OR EXTEND IT. SO I DONT MIND PULLING IN THE LEMON LAW FIRM.
Service brakes, Aug 24, 2019
TAMARA RECALL: MY CAR HAS THE PUSH BUTTON START AND I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED IT WITH 50,000 MILES ON IT. IT USED TO ONLY HAPPEN EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE AND AS OF YESTERDAY IT HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME I TRY TO TURN ON MY CAR. I PUSH THE BRAKE AND PUSH THE BUTTON AND EVERYTHING WILL LIGHT UP BUT THE CAR WON'T TURN ON. THEN THE PUSH BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND PUSH START BUTTON COMES ON AND I TRY IT AGAIN BUT THIS TIME THE BRAKE IS REALLY HARD TO PUSH DOWN AND DOESN'T ALLOW ME TO PUSH IT IN FAR ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO ACTUALLY START IT. AFTER CONTINUOUSLY PUSHING THE BRAKE AND THIS BUTTON AND DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND JIGGLING THE BRAKE FOR LIKE 10 MINUTES I MIGHT FINALLY GET IT TO COME ON IF I'M LUCKY. I'VE SEEN ONLINE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE BUT NOTHING TELLS ME HOW I CAN GO ABOUT FIXING IT.
Power train, Aug 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED HARSHLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD LOSE POWER, BUT IT DID NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO COGGIN NISSAN JACKSONVILLE (0600 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246, (904) 302-8231) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,810.
Other or unspecified, Aug 21, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON A PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL STREET, MY 2017 SENTRA ACCELERATED FROM 20 TO OVER 100 MPH IN SECONDS. BRAKES NOR EMERGENCY BRAKE WORKED. CAR SPUN OUT AND CAME TO A VIOLENT STOP BEFORE CAREENING INTO A TOWNHOUSE COMMUNITY. WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *DT CONSUMER STATED THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED. SOMETHING WITH THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL. THEY REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION AND IT IS SUPPOSE TO BE FINE NOW. YOU HAVE MY APPROVAL TO SPEAK WITH NISSAN REGARDING MY CAR. UNFORTUNATELY I AM BEING FORCED TO PICK IT UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP TODAY ALTHOUGH I TOLD THEM I DON'T WANT THE CAR ANYMORE. NISSAN CORPORATION WILL NOT BUY IT BACK BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE THE FIX IS GOOD. I DID NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES OF THE CAR AS THERE WAS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR. I HAD TO VISIT URGENT CARE THE DAY OF THE INCIDENCE. I WAS IN SHOCK AFTER WHAT TOOK PLACE ' TERRIBLE HEADACHE, SORE BODY, NAUSEA. I AM CURRENTLY SEEING A PSYCHOLOGIST/PSYCHIATRIST FOR PTSD FROM THE INCIDENT. THAT'S THE REASON I DON'T WANT THE CAR BACK. I FEEL LIKE I WILL HAVE A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IF I HAVE TO DRIVE IT. IF I MUST TAKE IT HOME TODAY I WILL HAVE IT TOWED TO MY RESIDENCE UNTIL I CAN MAKE ALTERNATIVE PLANS. *JB *TR *DT CONSUMER STATED CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED. SOMETHING WITH THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL. *JB
Steering, Aug 10, 2019
CAR RUNS FINE THEN WHEN YOU STOP AND TRY TO RESTART IT, A MESSAGE COMES UP 'WARNING NO KEY DETECTED, SYSTEM ERROR'. THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND WILL NOT START AND EVERYTHING IS SHUT DOWN. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 7, 2019, fire
BACK SEAT DRIVER SIDE BEHIND THE HEAD REST- THERE IS SMOKE AND ASHES SMELLS BURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE.
Power train, Air bags, Jul 21, 2019, crash
I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS LOCKED INTO GEAR I WANT TO PRESS ON MY BRAKES IT WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN I REAR-ENDED A VEHICLE, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
Electrical system, Jul 9, 2019
VEHICLE WILL NOT START
Electrical system, Engine, Jul 8, 2019
WHILE DRIVING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE LEFT LANE, THE CAR SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUDDENLY WENT DARK, ENGINE TURNED OFF, EVERYTHING SUDDENLY JUST SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. WE HAD DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING THE CAR OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. AFTER WE PULLED OVER IT RESTARTED & WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. IRONICALLY WE HAD OUR 30,000 MILE SERVICE THE NEXT DAY BUT NISSAN SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. ONLINE WE'VE NOTICED PREVIOUS YEARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THE TSB ONLY COVERS NISSANS UP TO 2016.
Wheels, Jun 29, 2019
WITH LESS THAN 12000 MILES . WHILE DRIVING THE SIDE WALL OF A TIRE BLEW OUT.
Service brakes, Jun 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN MULTIPLE TIMES TO BILL RAY NISSAN (LOCATED AT 2724 N US HWY 17 92, LONGWOOD, FL 32750, (407) 831-1318) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,800.
Other or unspecified, Jun 24, 2019, crash
I WAS IN A WRECK AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS ON A MAIN STREET GOING 40MPH AND WAS IN A HIT AND RUN BUT THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. I HAVE PICTURES BUT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO UPLOAD. DT*JB
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Jun 18, 2019
BRAKE PEDAL SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE, IT INTEREMITTENTLY DETECTS THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING PRESSED AND ALLOWS THE CAR TO START. SOMETIMES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND SOMETIMES IT WOLL NOT ACTIVATE AT ALL. SOMETIMES THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OUT AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. SOMETIMES IF I PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL THE LIGHT WILL GO OUT AND THE CAR WILL START. SOMETIMES IF I HAVE THE DOOR OPEN AND PRESS THE PEDAL THE CAR WILL START=, SOMETIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM AT ALL
Air bags, Jun 6, 2019, crash
TAKATA RECALL- WHEN IN A COLLISION IN MY CAR THERE WAS NO REASON MY AIR BAGS WOULDN'T HAVE GONE OFF. I AM IN PAIN FROM THIS WRECK AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. IF THERE IS ENOUGH DAMAGE TO TOTAL PUT A NEW CAR; IT SHOULD HAVE TRIGGERED THE AIRBAGS. *DT *DT*JB
Structure, May 29, 2019
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 3AM ON MY WAY TO WORK AT 60 MPH AND THE HOOD OF THE CAR RELEASED AND FLEW OPEN AND SLAMMED INTO MY WINDSHIELD WITH HIGH IMPACT. IF NOT FOR THE TIME AND LESS TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD THIS COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC. I WAS ABLE TO GUIDE MY WAY ONTO THE SHOULDER AND CALL A TOW TRUCK.
Vehicle speed control, May 17, 2019
WHEN DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL DISENGAGE ON ITS OWN. WHEN IT DISENGAGES ON ITS OWN, THE VEHICLE SPEED DROPS AS MUCH AS 10 MPH IN 1 TO 2 SECONDS. ALSO WHEN IT DISENGAGES ON ITS OWN, THE TACHOMETER WILL BLIP UP AND DOWN BEFORE THE ENGINE RESTORES THE POWER TO THE WHEELS.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SWERVES SIDE TO SIDE AS A RESULT THE CONTACT BECAME CAR SICK. THE STEERING WHEEL AS BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED ANDERSON NISSAN (9225 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27617 (919) 324-3443) WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. A MASTER TECHNICIAN TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND IGNORED THE FAILURES AND SAID THEIR WAS NO PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THEY SENT IN THE MASTER TECHNICIAN THAT DENIED ALL OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11 MILES. *JS
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Apr 14, 2019
I WAS DRIVING ON THE BYPASS TO GET FROM CHICAGO TO INDIANA WHEN I FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS BEING SHIFTED SO AS I WAS SHIFTING TOWARDS THE LEFT SIDE INTO A DITCH, I ENDED UP ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AS SOON AS A STOPPED AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED OUT ON THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE ALONG THE WINDOWS. I LET ME CAR PPL KNOW ABOUT AND THEY TOLD ME BY MY CAR BEING LIGHT WEIGHT, I COULD BE GOING 45MPH, IF THE WIND IS STRONG THEN IT CAN POSSIBLY KNOCK ME OFF THE ROAD BUT I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING LIKE THAT. IF I WAS GOING FAST, MY CAR PROBABLY WOULD'VE FLIPPED OVER! AND WHEN I DRIVE, THE FLOOR MATS BE SLIDING UNDER THE GAS PEDALS AND STUFF AND NOW THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE DEPLOYED, MY SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED IN THE FRONT
Structure, Apr 8, 2019
MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN ANOTHER CAR STRUCK THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BUMPER. THE ENTIRE QUARTER PANEL WAS CAVED IN AND THE BUMPER ALMOST KNOCKED OFF, THE TAIL LIGHT SHATTERED AS WELL. THE ESTIMATED DAMAGE IS OVER 3500.00. THIS SEEMS HIGHLY UNSAFE AS THE CAR IS LITERALLY PLASTIC, WE HAD KNOW WARNING NOR INFORMED THE CAR WAS SO EASILY DAMAGED AND COULD POTENTIALLY TAKE A LIFE OR INJURE A PERSON SEVERELY. SINCE THE CAR WAS PARKED WHEN THE DAMAGE OCCURRED AND IT WAS DONE BY A CAR BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED WE FEEL UNSAFE IN THIS CAR NOW AND WANT NISSAN TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OR TRADE OUR CAR FOR A STABLE CAR NOT A DEATH TRAP. WE LIVE IN UTAH AND PEOPLE DRIVE LIKE PSYCHOS.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Apr 5, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AND THE RADIO TURNED OFF, THE DASH TURNED OFF AND THE CAR TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING BUT LESS THAN A MINUTE ALL TURNED ON IT HAPPENED 4 TIMES... FROM THAT DAY ON THE RADIO WONT TURN OFF EITHER WHEN PRESSING THE TURN OFF BUTTON. AM REALLY SCARED IF SOMETHING GOES CRAZY WITH THE CAR WHILR DRIVING. SORRY MY ENGLISH IS NOT THAT GOOD.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Mar 20, 2019
SINCE MY SECOND OIL CHANGE (VEHICLE IS UNDER 15000 MILES CURRENTLY) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL RANDOMLY COME ON AND THEN GO AWAY. IT WOULD NOT ALARM ME, BUT I AM HEARING THE SHIFTING OF THE POWER TRAIN NOW MORE OFTEN THAN BEFORE. A CLICKING AS IT SHIFTS UP AND DOWN. THE ENGINE IS A CVT, BUT FROM WHAT OTHER MECHANICS HAVE TOLD ME, THIS IS NOT HOW IT SHOULD SOUND AND SHOULD NOT BE HOW IT PERFORMS.
Air bags, Mar 15, 2019
TAKARA RECALL, AIRBAGS LIGHT IN MIDDLE OF DASH COMES ON SAYING NO AIRBAGS AND GOES OFF CONSTANTLY. I BELIEVE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY AIRBAGS. WHICH I'VE NOTICED A FEW DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR. WHICH WAS PURCHASED 8/23/2018.
Power train, Mar 14, 2019
WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE ON AT 70MPH. RPMS STARTED JUMPING AND LOST POWER. TOOK TO NISSAN HAD IT CHECKED SND ITS A CVT TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 99,798MILES ON CAR. CONTACTED NISSAN USA ABOUT IT AND WITH A 8 DAY REPLY GOT THAT ITS NOT COVERWD UNDER WARRENTY FOR A KNOWN DEFECT DUE TO THEY ONLY COVER 5/60000 MILES NOT 10YRS/120,000 MILES ON THAT VEHICLE. CAR LESS THAN 1 1/2 YRS OLD. SO WHEN I TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP LIKE NISSAN USA TOLD ME TO DO SO THEY WOULD KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH IT FOR SURE. THEY TELL ME THEY WONT FIX IT. SO COST ME $130 TK HAVE IT CHECKED. AND ANOTHER $270 FOR A LOANER CAR WHILE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR. AND TO GET CAR FIXED IT WILL COST ME $4000. I KNOW I WOULD NEVER SUGGEST A NISSAN LEMON TO ANYONE, AND WILL NEVER BUY A NISSAN AGAIN SINCE I STILL OWE $18,000+ ON A CAR I CANT DRIVE DO TO NISSAN KNOWING THE CVT TRANSMISSION ARE MESSED UP