2024 Nissan Sentra problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Nissan Sentra, most often about electrical system. There are 3 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
41
Recalls
3
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Median mileage
30,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Steering is the most-reported problem area, named in 10 of 41 complaints (24%).
  • Electrical System (10) and transmission & drivetrain (9) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 30,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 6 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries.
  • The 2024 Nissan Sentra has 3 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 11th of 22 Nissan Sentra model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 105% more complaints than the 2023 model year (20).

2024 Nissan Sentra problems by category

  • Steering · 4 crashes
    10 complaints
  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    10 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 1 crash
    9 complaints
  • Suspension · 1 crash
    8 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    7 complaints
  • Brakes · 2 crashes
    6 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires · 1 crash
    5 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion · 1 crash
    1 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system10
Steering10
Power train8
Suspension6
Service brakes6
Unknown or other6
Structure:body4
Wheels4

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k210k–30k330k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2024 Nissan Sentra complaints that list mileage.

2024 Nissan Sentra recalls (3)

  • Recall 24V498000Jul 1, 20241,608 vehicles
    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

    Risk: An owner who cannot see their VIN clearly may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA38.

  • Recall 24V304000Apr 29, 20249,645 vehicles
    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, or may have a loose or missing retaining clip, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.

    Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA37.

  • Recall 24V154000Feb 27, 2024351 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

    Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

Recent 2024 Nissan Sentra complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 28, 2026CAOther / Unknown
    The communication quality with the infotainment system does not work properly. Whenever you try to use Siri the audio cuts out and sounds distorted. This also happens during phone calls and it is a two way problem. You sound distorted to the person you’re calling and they also sound distorted to you. This problem happens with both wireless and wired connections as well as with and without Android Auto and CarPlay. This poses a serious and dangerous communication risk,…
    NHTSA complaint #11767615 · source
  2. Filed Sep 24, 2026CABrakesElectrical System
    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
    NHTSA complaint #11766734 · source
  3. Filed Sep 18, 2026ILBody & StructureDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    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, creating an immediate rear visibility hazard when operating the vehicle in reverse.The vehicle was taken to an authorized brand dealership for inspection. The dealership confirmed…
    NHTSA complaint #11765309 · source
  4. Filed Sep 11, 2026ILCrash1 injuredTowedBrakesSteering
    I was turning into a parking spot at a store when I tried to break the vehicle accelerated, then was forced into the wall and the vehicle, then went backwards, losing control, and continue to accelerate. The only way I was able to stop. The car is to put it and park and shut the engine off after hitting another vehicle behind me. I could not get out of the vehicle as the door was jammed when I got out of the vehicle it looks as if the steering column shaft came out of its…
    NHTSA complaint #11763543 · source
  5. Filed Sep 7, 2026WATransmission & Drivetrain
    Vehicle is exhibiting the exact CVT/driveshaft fluid leak symptoms described in Recall 24V-304, but my VIN is currently excluded from the campaign scope.
    NHTSA complaint #11762570 · source
  6. Filed Aug 30, 2026KYElectrical SystemLighting
    Headlight assembly not wired properly causing the driver's side Headlight not to work. Also the audio equipment inside the car has electrical issues.
    NHTSA complaint #11760683 · source
  7. Filed Aug 20, 2026MABody & Structure
    While driving on the highway the hood released on its own while driving around 55 to 60 mph. No interior lever was pulled, and the hood still managed to flap open on its own damaging the windshield and denting the exterior of the hood. This is a safety issue please look into this as this could have put my life and others at risk.
    NHTSA complaint #11758121 · source
  8. Filed Aug 9, 2026TXSteeringSuspensionWheels & Tires
    Since I purchased the vehicle, I turn my steering wheel all the way to the left. It makes this clicking sound, and I can feel the clicking under me like it’s coming from the driver side and I have a maintenance notification on my dashboard fan. The clicking noise has gotten worse and made me do my own research on the problem. The tire needs maintenance, but there’s no flat so something told me to google exactly what was the problem was and I got a message on Google stating…
    NHTSA complaint #11755787 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology