NHTSA has received 36 owner complaints about the 2024 Nissan Sentra, or 13.5 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.32, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #24 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is 54% lower; against other Compact cars it is 41% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2024-08-20 and 2026-08-30. Median delay from incident to filing: 6 days.
36Complaints
13.5Complaints per year on the road
0.32Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
13.9%Share involving a crash or fire
21Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 5.2 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 16.7 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 21 complaints, 70% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Steering (22.2% of complaints), followed by Electrical (16.7%) and Transmission / powertrain (13.9%). Steering complaints are 3.4 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Steering reports, owners most often mention “front”, “steering”, “left” and “wheel”. 5 reports (13.9%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 4 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 21 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (39% of incidents). In the last 12 months 21 new complaints were filed, versus 14 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 22% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.32
vs. other Nissan models0.46
vs. other 2024 models0.35
vs. other Compact cars0.59
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (21)0.3
In December 2025, the vehicle was towed to the dealer after it shut off and would not restart. No warning lights displayed, no low fuel light displayed either.
Steering · 2026-03-04 · ODI 11722103 · Crash
My wife who was driving had stopped at a pedestrian crosswalk behind another car that had stopped to allow people to cross. While we were stopped a GMC truck plowed into the rear of our car at a high rate of speed.
Headlight assembly not wired properly causing the driver's side Headlight not to work. Also the audio equipment inside the car has electrical issues.
Electrical · 2026-08-30 · ODI 11760683
While driving on the highway the hood released on its own while driving around 55 to 60 mph. No interior lever was pulled, and the hood still managed to flap open on its own damaging the windshield and denting the exterior of the hood.
Body & structure · 2026-08-20 · ODI 11758121
Since I purchased the vehicle, I turn my steering wheel all the way to the left. It makes this clicking sound, and I can feel the clicking under me like it’s coming from the driver side and I have a maintenance notification on my dashboard fan.
Steering · 2026-08-09 · ODI 11755787
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: An owner who cannot see their VIN clearly may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA38.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Campaign 24V304000 · 2024-04-29
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, or may have a loose or missing retaining clip, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA37.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Campaign 24V154000 · 2024-02-27
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Nissan Sentra?
36 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Nissan Sentra, or about 13.5 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Nissan Sentra?
The most common category is Steering, accounting for 22.2% of complaints.
Does the 2024 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2024 Nissan Sentra still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 21 new complaints were filed, versus 14 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2024 Nissan Sentra compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 36 owner complaints about the 2024 Nissan Sentra, or 13.5 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.32, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #24 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is 54% lower; against other Compact cars it is 41% lower.