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2015 Nissan Sentra Complaints

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

349

Total

22

Crashes

3

Fires

22

Injuries

0

Deaths

Most Reported Components

ENGINE
207
AIR BAGS
44
OTHER
40
BRAKES
17
ELECTRICAL
9

Recent Complaints

ODI #11751270

VISIBILITY — Filed 07/02/2026

I bought this item from Temu, took it to the mechanic, the mechanic said it is garbage, the condenser will explode under pressure and the compressor ECV is not working

ODI #11749587

TIRES — Filed 06/19/2026

This is for the trailer, your system couldn't recognize VIN or license plates ST 205, 75R15

ODI #11749045

EQUIPMENT — Filed 05/02/2025

I used the jack to lift the car, back almost a year ago, the jack failed and fall on me with the car almost killed me, it was rated at 3 ton but it couldn't handle one side of the car which is 1 ton, it made several damages to the car as well I have videos of how it is failed

ODI #11744834

POWER TRAIN — Filed 06/17/2026

Transmission failed on major highway out of no where would not accelerate above 5 MPH

ODI #11732833

ENGINE — Filed 04/18/2026

When driving the transmission it shudders/hesitates when pressing the accelerator.

ODI #11728439

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE — Filed 03/03/2026

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled while in traffic. There was an abnormal screeching sound coming from the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The transmission was shifted into reverse(R), but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was shifted into drive(D), and the vehicle lunged forward and then started moving slowly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that there was a loose bearing inside the transmission. While completing a road test, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was offered a partial refund and warranty. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

ODI #11727684Fire

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — Filed 03/27/2026

My car would we still in the middle of the road and one day I was turning to go home and it cut off with everything on the dashboard was still on and the power steering went out and I tried to turn real fast to get my driveway and next thing I know my Cortizone fire meanwhile every now and then I would see a light blinking my dashboard fast and then go away. It was the battery light barely show up.

ODI #11716629

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE — Filed 12/16/2022

Complete transmission failure and need replacement the car is less than 10 years old Nissan has had major issues with the CVT system and transmission…transmission lose power on the highway

ODI #11712851

POWER TRAIN — Filed 11/28/2025

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission failed to operate properly. The component is still installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle jerks when shifting gears and upshifts on its own, causing unpredictable changes in speed and loss of smooth acceleration. This creates a risk of sudden acceleration or hesitation, especially in traffic, increasing the potential for a collision. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No, the problem has not yet been formally confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? No, the vehicle and transmission have not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Prior to the failure, the vehicle began jerking during gear shifts. The transmission does not properly shift gears in relation to engine upshifting and will upshift by itself. These symptoms appeared before the failure and have continued since.

ODI #11708284

AIR BAGS — Filed 05/15/2025

When a passenger sits in the passenger seat it doesn't register them in the seat and doesn't turn passenger airbag on. It always stays off and my air bag light on the dash never turns off. It's been like that since I bought the car in May of 2025. So any additional details are unknown.

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Complaints are filed by vehicle owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). They represent individual consumer experiences and do not necessarily indicate a widespread defect.

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