Model year
2017 Nissan Sentra
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 231 complaints for the 2017 Nissan Sentra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (75), ENGINE (48), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (38). NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 171 complaints
- 2001 236 complaints
- 2002 304 complaints
- 2003 180 complaints
- 2004 197 complaints
- 2005 170 complaints
- 2006 116 complaints
- 2007 154 complaints
- 2008 167 complaints
- 2009 55 complaints
- 2010 144 complaints
- 2011 142 complaints
- 2012 180 complaints
- 2013 638 complaints
- 2014 380 complaints
- 2015 352 complaints
- 2016 270 complaints
- 2017 231 complaints
- 2018 185 complaints
- 2019 223 complaints
- 2020 206 complaints
- 2021 132 complaints
- 2022 81 complaints
- 2023 20 complaints
- 2024 41 complaints
- 2025 31 complaints
- 2026 19 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
21V135000 · Mar 3, 2021
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.
18V551000 · Aug 21, 2018
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…
17V253000 · Apr 13, 2017
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.
Complaints
231 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 29, fire flag on 6, injury field 21, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
| NISMO 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.118 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Sentra · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Sentra · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| Sentra · 1.6L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| Sentra Nismo · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Sentra Nismo · 1.6L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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