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ProblemsByVin File / 2025-NISSAN-SENTRA NHTSA data synced 4 days ago
2025 · Nissan

Nissan Sentra problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 22 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

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Reliability score
8.2 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2025 Sentra?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 2 categories with 3+ complaints

powertrain
3 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
seatbelts
3 reports · avg $500
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2025 Sentra · visibility
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact had stopped at a State Office to register the vehicle. While at the registration office, the contact was informed that there was an open recall associated with the vehicle. The contact checked the NHTSA website and found NHTSA…
12/17/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11705712.0
2025 Sentra · seatbelts
Rear seatbelts trigger a no seatbelt alarm when somebody unbuckles and leaves the vehicle. As well as when somebody leaves and comes back and puts on the seatbelt, the alarm saying that the seatbelt is still not buckled up. It only does it after somebody does buckle in and…
2025 Sentra · brakes
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the contact's foot slid off onto the accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the space between…
10/27/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11695734.0
2025 Sentra · wheels Crash
I was driving down the interstate, not a lot of people around me and my tire blew about spun out, but I was able to pull over. The cops came to help out when I was looking at the wheel. The whole rim is completely cracked and shot in half and didn’t hit anything
09/29/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11690337.0
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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 25V807000 November 21, 2025

Nissan North America, Inc

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 21, 2025.
severe NHTSA 25V153000 March 11, 2025

Nissan North America, Inc

An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's side lower seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA45.

Common questions

Is the 2025 Nissan Sentra reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 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.

Should you avoid the 2025 Nissan Sentra?

On the NHTSA data, the 2025 Nissan Sentra does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2025 Nissan Sentra?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 3 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 2025 Nissan Sentra?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 22 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 are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/Nissan/Sentra. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Nissan. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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