MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Nissan Sentra Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 2,128 total NHTSA owner complaints and 38 federal recall campaigns for the Nissan Sentra.
Best Sentra Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Sentra Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 4.6 / 10 | 28(2.7/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Sentra | 5.6 / 10 | 35(3.3/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Sentra | 7.8 / 10 | 19(1.8/10k) | 1 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Sentra | 6.8 / 10 | 80(7.6/10k) | 2 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Sentra | 5.9 / 10 | 129(12.3/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Sentra | 5.3 / 10 | 204(19.4/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Sentra | 5.3 / 10 | 221(21/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Sentra | 5.9 / 10 | 184(17.5/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Sentra | 4.7 / 10 | 230(21.9/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Sentra | 4.7 / 10 | 267(25.4/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Sentra | 4.3 / 10 | 351(33.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Sentra | 3.6 / 10 | 380(36.2/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |