repaired · 2018 Q3
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
2014 Nissan SentraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 381 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Sentra, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-253 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Nissan Sentra has problems
381 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
183Power train3 crash/fire/injury
62Engine3 crash/fire/injury
51Air bags16 crash/fire/injury
33Service brakes7 crash/fire/injury
32Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
31Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
14Electronic stability control (ESC)
12Fuel/propulsion system
9Steering
4211 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 183 | 3 |
| Engine | 62 | 3 |
| Air bags | 51 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 33 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 31 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 42 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 Nissan Sentra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat, there will be an increased risk of…
repaired · 2017 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated.
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repaired · 2015 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
82kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 127 power train complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.
14under 30k miles94under 100k miles33100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
12 owners mentioned a cost$4,000median
Middle half: $3,750 – $5,050
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Sentra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sentra median. How we score
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NHTSA crash tests
2014 Nissan Sentra safety ratings
2014 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Nissan Sentra, and the recalls they led to.
- Occupant Classification System FailureLed to recall 15V-681
- Excessive Brake Pedal TravelNo recall
- Occupant Classification System FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Sentra owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The continuously variable transmission (CVT) on my 2014 Nissan Sentra has failed twice. First failure: in August 2018, at 42,429 miles, the car hesitated and jerked when accelerating. Walser Nissan Wayzata (invoice [XXX]) found an internal CVT failure with excessive debris and bearing parts on the…
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a mass air flow sensor failure under DTC: P0101. The contact was informed…
Transmission failed, as I went to turn left it stalled and on coming traffic had to slam on there brakes and 6 veh. Ran into each other i dud not get hit but feel so bad that the 2914 nissan sentra i drive caused this traffic hazard. 2 people had to go to the hospital. It should be illegal to sell…
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