126 of the 904 complaints about the Nissan Sentra (13.9%) concern Steering, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 2.1× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
126Complaints · Steering
13.9%Share of complaints
2.15×vs. all vehicles
19Last 12 months
9.5%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2020 model (50, 24% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2019 model (1). 19 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 17 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “tie”, “steering”, “rod”, “wheel” and “confirms available”. 12 of these reports (9.5%) describe a crash or fire, with 10 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V581000 (2023-08-15, model years 2020, 2021 and 2022).
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
To the best of my knowledg The front LH drive shaft came off the transaxle case leaving me no power of steering or breaking forcing me into the center divider. if this happened on a freeway driving speed limit or a busy street the accident would be fatal.
Steering · 2025-01-14 · ODI 11635779 · Crash
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
The scope of repair required fixing a recalled tie rod that suffered a catastrophic failure, which directly caused the vehicle’s ADAS, Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB), and collision detection systems to crash.
Steering · 2026-07-15 · ODI 11750579
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was off centered and the vehicle vibrated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle vibrated while making a turn.
Steering · 2026-07-07 · ODI 11748871
I have an Nissan Sentra sv 2020 and steering rack is causing problems when I drive my car, making my whole steering wheel shake when I go 60 on the highway, it also makes noises when I try to gently press on the gas making my wheels shake violently against…
Steering · 2026-07-06 · ODI 11748419
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Campaign 23V581000 · 2023-08-15 · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Remedy: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge. Once newly designed parts are available, dealers will replace both left and right tie rods, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23B3. This recall replaces and expands recall number 21V-461. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-461 will need to have the new remedy completed.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Campaign 21V461000 · 2021-06-17 · Model years: 2020, 2021
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.
How common are Steering problems on the Nissan Sentra?
126 of the 904 complaints about the Nissan Sentra (13.9%) concern Steering, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 2.1× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Nissan Sentra model years have the most Steering complaints?
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2020 model (50, 24% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2019 model (1).
Is there a recall for Nissan Sentra Steering problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V581000 (2023-08-15, model years 2020, 2021 and 2022).