nissan Sentra problems
0 safety recalls. 378 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
TWO AIR BAG LIGHTS ON 1 AT CENTER INTERIOR ABOVE RADIO 2 IN DRIVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. LIGHT DOES NOT GO OUT EVEN WHEN 200 LBS PERSON IS SETTING IN PASSENGER SEAT. LIGHTS NEVER GO OUT EXCEPT WHEN KEY IS IN OFF POSITION.
THE CAR FIRST STARTED SKIPPING. THEN THE TACHOMETER RACED AND THERE WAS NO GAS PEDAL. THEN IT STARTED BUCKING AND THE TACHOMETER RACED. THEN THERE WAS NOTHING AGAIN. NO POWER. WE PULLED INTO A GAS STATION AND IT WOULDN'T GO FORWARD JUST SAT WITH THE TACHOMETER RACING. WOULDN'T…
I TURNED ON MY CAR IN A PARKING STRUCTURE AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF DRIVING MY CAR BEGIN JERKING AND SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. WITH A SCAN TOOL, I SAW THE I GOT CODES FOR MAF. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND NOTICED THAT OTHER CARS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME…
MY BRAKES GO TO THE FLOOR RANDOMLY, SEEMS TO BE FROM PARK TO REVERSE SO FAR. HAVE TO PUMP THEM BACK UP. THE SENTRA HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. AS REPORTED TO THIS AGENCY BACK IN AUGUST 2014, I CONTACTED NISSAN CORP. WHO DID NOTHING. THE SECOND VISIT…
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Common questions
Is the 2014 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 378 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Nissan Sentra is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 Nissan Sentra?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 179 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Nissan Sentra has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Nissan Sentra?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 378 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.