NHTSA has received 28 owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Sentra, or 16.7 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.40, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #32 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is 43% lower; against other Compact cars it is 27% 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
Limited data: fewer than 30 complaints, so shares and indexes are unstable.
Complaints filed between 2024-10-16 and 2026-08-19. Median delay from incident to filing: 10 days.
28Complaints
16.7Complaints per year on the road
0.4Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
4Recalls
21.4%Share involving a crash or fire
22Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 13.5 complaints per year, fewer than this one.
The most common problem area is Wheels, tires & suspension (17.9% of complaints), followed by Engine (14.3%) and Electrical (14.3%). Wheels, tires & suspension complaints are 7.2 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 6 reports (21.4%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 11 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (54% of incidents). In the last 12 months 22 new complaints were filed, versus 6 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year. 18% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
The 2025 Nissan Sentra lost control in the steering wheel or driveshaft while driving down hill. The vehicle lost power lost steering and crashed. The vehicle stated "malfunction " when the crash occured.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11757931 · Crash
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space at 4 MPH, the rear cross-traffic alert failed to activate, causing the vehicle to crash into a 3-foot cement pole.
Electrical · 2026-06-10 · ODI 11743219 · Crash
I went from point A to Point B. Parked in my friends driveway. Went inside . And came out to put my shoes in my trunk at 8pm . And my back windshield was completely shattered and shattering right in front of me. For no reason at all.
Body & structure · 2026-08-17 · ODI 11757493
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the messages "Engine Stall - Stop Safely", "Service Due in 0 Miles", and "System Malfunction Not Available" were displayed.
Electrical · 2026-08-07 · ODI 11755497
I purchased a Gray Nissan Sentra SR brand new on [XXX] with 27 miles on the odometer. The Nissan dealership was located in California. On [XXX] I saw a bubble, approximately 2" inches in diameter on the outside facing sidewall of the right front tire.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-06-29 · ODI 11747257
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Campaign 26V410000 · 2026-06-26
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, 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. In addition, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 August 12, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 30, 2026.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
28 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Nissan Sentra, or about 16.7 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
The most common category is Wheels, tires & suspension, accounting for 17.9% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Nissan Sentra still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 22 new complaints were filed, versus 6 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Nissan Sentra compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 28 owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Sentra, or 16.7 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.40, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #32 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is 43% lower; against other Compact cars it is 27% lower.