- Safety
- 4
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 3
- on record
- MPG
- 29
- combined
Open recalls on record
3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2017 Nissan Sentra
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 230
- Complaints citing a crash
- 29
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
3 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 18V551000high
Electrical issue
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Consequence
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- 17V253000high
Airbag system issue
AIR BAGS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
Consequence
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.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- 21V135000high
Brake system issue
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
Consequence
The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2017 Nissan Sentra.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 4 / 5
- Passenger
- 4 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 11.8%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- No
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2017 Nissan Sentra 4 out of 5 stars overall, below the 5-star median for the 18 comparable 2017 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 11.8% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
27
City
33
Hwy
29
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 307 g/mi
How this compares
At 29 MPG combined, the 2017 Nissan Sentra ranks 5th of 25 midsize cars EPA rated for 2017 — 4 MPG better than the 25 MPG median for that group.
That places it in the upper third of its class. Fuel cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor against its direct rivals.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $2,600, $25 more than the $2,575 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $13,000, a $125 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 307 grams per mile — about 4.6 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
230 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 230
- Total
- 29
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 21
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE106
- OTHER30
- AIR BAGS26
- BRAKES20
- ELECTRICAL14
Notable Issues
230 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 21 reports involve injuries. 29 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, newest first.
- Recall
The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive type
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S7)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
27
City
33
Hwy
29
Comb
- Annual cost
- $2,600
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.