Reliability

2017 Nissan Sentra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 228 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2017 Nissan Sentra

The 2017 Nissan Sentra shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

228

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crashes + Injuries

6 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Nissan Sentra (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #18V551000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #17V253000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #21V135000

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Most Common Problems — 2017 Nissan Sentra

Based on 228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Air Bags

Engine

Steering

Vehicle Speed Control

Exterior Lighting

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Nissan Sentra — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

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

✅ Best model years: 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Nissan Sentra

Is the 2017 Nissan Sentra reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Nissan Sentra has 3 recalls and 228 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have?

The 2017 Nissan Sentra has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Sentra?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Nissan Sentra are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2017 Nissan Sentra safe to buy?

The 2017 Nissan Sentra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. 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: 2021. 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.