Nissan Sentra Engine problems
0.37 vs. all vehicles Within ±30% year on year
77 of the 935 complaints about the Nissan Sentra (8.2%) concern Engine, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
77Complaints · Engine
8.2%Share of complaints
0.37×vs. all vehicles
11Last 12 months
5.2%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
11 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 15 in the 12 months before — down 27%.
4 of these reports (5.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 11 · Previous 12 months: 15
What owners report
I was driving on the highway at about 75 mph with the cruise control set and suddenly heard a small pop noise. The check engine light then began to flashing so I pulled over immediately I put the car in park and the car started smoking smoke was filling the…
I had brought my car up to the dealership for an oil change, and they said there was a recall on the tie rods. They said they checked them out, but never gave me paperwork for it. And I’ve looked it up and it said no recall have been serviced on.
Subject: Complaint Regarding Greenacres Nissan – Sale of Vehicle With Immediate Safety Issue and Failure to Provide Resolution I am submitting this complaint regarding Greenacres Nissan and the handling of my vehicle purchase.
While driving in rush hour traffic, I heard an intermittent vibration/noise that seemed to come and go and became louder when I stopped. As I put my car in park when I got home, I heard a loud clunk and the battery light came on.
I purchased this car around January 2025 & around August 2025 I started having battery issues. It’s currently March 2026. I have to keep having the battery jumped at.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and unintendedly decelerated. The vehicle was driven to the parking lot and came to a complete stop.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Nissan Sentra
- Electrical217
- Steering126
- Transmission / powertrain112
- Unspecified or other102
- Brakes94
- Driver-assist systems79
- Engine77
Nissan Sentra problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
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