NHTSA has received 41 owner complaints about the 2024 Nissan Sentra, or 14.7 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical (complaint index 0.36, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #24 of 89 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Nissan models its rate is 48% lower; against other Compact cars it is 33% 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 2026-09-28. Median delay from incident to filing: 8 days.
41Complaints
14.7Complaints per year on the road
0.36Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
14.6%Share involving a crash or fire
24Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 5.3 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 17.3 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 Electrical (19.5% of complaints), followed by Steering (19.5%) and Transmission / powertrain (14.6%). 6 reports (14.6%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 22 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the third year (44% of incidents). In the last 12 months 24 new complaints were filed, versus 16 in the 12 months before — up 50%.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.36
vs. other Nissan models0.52
vs. other 2024 models0.38
vs. other Compact cars0.67
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (21)0.3
I was turning into a parking spot at a store when I tried to break the vehicle accelerated, then was forced into the wall and the vehicle, then went backwards, losing control, and continue to accelerate. The only way I was able to stop.
Brakes · 2026-09-11 · ODI 11763543 · Crash
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
The communication quality with the infotainment system does not work properly. Whenever you try to use Siri the audio cuts out and sounds distorted. This also happens during phone calls and it is a two way problem.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-28 · ODI 11767615
While stopped at a light and the engine safety to save gas comes on and sitting for an extended period of time will cause my car to “start” and while my foot is on the brake the car will jerk forward it has done this on 6 separate occasions
Electrical · 2026-09-24 · ODI 11766734
Following a severe rainstorm, heavy water intrusion occurred inside the vehicle. The rear passenger floorboard and the interior of the trunk were completely saturated with water.
Electrical · 2026-09-18 · ODI 11765309
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.
