Reliability

2021 Nissan Sentra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 126 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2021 Nissan Sentra

The 2021 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

126

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crashes + Injuries

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Nissan Sentra (3)

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

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #21V461000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #23V581000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #23V628000

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Nissan Sentra

Based on 126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering

Electrical System

Forward Collision Avoidance

Service Brakes

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Suspension

Engine

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Nissan Sentra — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Nissan Sentra

Is the 2021 Nissan Sentra reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Nissan Sentra has 3 recalls and 126 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Sentra have?

The 2021 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 2021 Nissan Sentra?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Nissan Sentra are: Steering, Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2021 Nissan Sentra safe to buy?

The 2021 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: 2023, 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015.

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.