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2012 Nissan Sentra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 180 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2012 Nissan Sentra

The 2012 Nissan Sentra has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
180
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Nissan Sentra

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2012 Nissan Sentra.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2012 Nissan Sentra

Based on 180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
64
Air Bags
20
Engine
15
Unknown Or Other
13
Vehicle Speed Control
12
Visibility
10
Electrical System
9
Steering
9
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Nissan Sentra — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 144 complaints 2011 141 complaints 2012 180 complaints 2013 636 complaints 2014 379 complaints 2015 345 complaints 2016 266 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Nissan Sentra

Is the 2012 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Nissan Sentra has no open recalls and 180 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Sentra have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2012 Nissan Sentra. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Sentra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Nissan Sentra are: Power Train, Air Bags, Engine, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Nissan Sentra safe to buy?
The 2012 Nissan Sentra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Sentra should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Sentra are: 2010, 2011. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.