2017 Model Year

Nissan Sentra

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
219
Recalls
2
Crashes
27
Severe
51

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V551000 Aug 2018

Other

No consequence data available

17V253000 Apr 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Jun 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the odometer indicated that the mi...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The...

Seat Belts
Dec 2025

The fabric drivers side seat belt is frayed. At least 1/2 of the width of the fabric is not intact. The warranty on the seat belt is 120 months and...

Engine
Dec 2025

Car just lost power in highway. Car starts but will barely move as pushing down on gas.

Air Bags
Dec 2025

While reverse parking into a single parking space at my apartment complex, the driver-side airbag deployed unexpectedly without any collision or impac...

STEERING,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE Crash
Dec 2025

The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH and coasting to the right around a curve, after completing the ma...

Power Train
Dec 2025

CVT transmission. On my way to work at 7:40 am I was stopped at a light and when it turned green I pressed the gas, but instead of going I heard a ban...

Steering Crash
Nov 2025

It will be investigated by my insurance company, but this is what happened. I was taking a leisurely drive on a country road. Not much for shoulders a...

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting), and t...

Power Train
Jul 2025

The 2017 Nissan Sentra is part of a recall due to significant transmission issues, including sudden loss of power and jerking motions while driving. O...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Nissan Sentra has 219 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 27 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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