repaired · 2026 Q2
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2024 Nissan SentraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2024 Nissan Sentra, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-154 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Nissan Sentra has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
10Steering4 crash/fire/injury
9Power train1 crash/fire/injury
8Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
4Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
3Engine
2Air bags
76 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Steering | 10 | 4 |
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Suspension | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 2 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2024 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 · 2026 Q1
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Best & worst years
2024 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Nissan Sentra safety ratings
2024 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sentra owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While stopped at a light and the engine safety to save gas comes on and sitting for an extended period of time will cause my car to “start” and while my foot is on the brake the car will jerk forward it has done this on 6 separate occasions
Following a severe rainstorm, heavy water intrusion occurred inside the vehicle. The rear passenger floorboard and the interior of the trunk were completely saturated with water. Immediately following this water intrusion, the factory backup camera system completely failed and stopped functioning,…
Headlight assembly not wired properly causing the driver's side Headlight not to work. Also the audio equipment inside the car has electrical issues.
Own a 2024 Sentra?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.