Nissan Sentra Driver-assist systems problems
78 of the 904 complaints about the Nissan Sentra (8.6%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 1.5× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2020 model (31, 15% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 6 Driver-assist systems complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “emergency braking”, “aeb”, “automatic emergency”, “collision” and “front”. 2 of these reports (2.6%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 6 · Previous 12 months: 6
Common terms in reports
- emergency braking27
- aeb17
- automatic emergency20
- collision26
- front29
- braking system13
What owners report
I was driving to pick up some body as Rideshare driver on as part time, and i crashed into a car was parking on the side of the road, I still have no idea why is that happend. But i think the Malfunction Warning that was on dash got something to do with it!
Emergency brake assist has been acting from.the day I purchased the vehicle...then I was in a car accident then it got worse, they replaced the bracket and sensor and they problem still remains...
My 2021 Nissan Sentra has experienced multiple false Automatic Emergency Braking (phantom braking) events where the vehicle suddenly applies the brakes despite there being no vehicle, pedestrian, or obstacle in its path.
Alternator needed replacement Front windshield needed replacement Unfortunately this kicked off the malfunction warning. All Nissan can say is it’s the ADAS 2 controller. They are unable to determine part numbers.
Some time while driving on empty roads Fuel Economy warning light beeping and automatically emergency brake . It happened on me more than 5 times.
My ABS has messed up multiple times often after traction control is lost I have been lucky enough to not be injured YET this is my daily driver and im self employed and am currently paying almost 1k a month for this car so im forced to drive it even with the…
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Nissan Sentra
- Electrical210
- Steering126
- Transmission / powertrain110
- Interior & equipment94
- Brakes92
- Driver-assist systems78
- Engine75
Nissan Sentra problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Related reading
- Phantom braking and other driver-assist complaints: what goes wrong and which models draw the most reportsHow automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise and lane keeping produce false alarms, why some models generate far more reports, what NHTSA has investigated, and what to test before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Driver-assist systems problems on the Nissan Sentra?
78 of the 904 complaints about the Nissan Sentra (8.6%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 1.5× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Nissan Sentra model years have the most Driver-assist systems complaints?
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2020 model (31, 15% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).
Is there a recall for Nissan Sentra Driver-assist systems problems?
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.