2017 Nissan Sentra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 231 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2017 Nissan Sentra

The 2017 Nissan Sentra shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

231

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 Electrical System: Ignition

If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners…

NHTSA #18V551000

🔧 Air Bags

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

NHTSA #17V253000

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

NHTSA #21V135000

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Most Common Problems — 2017 Nissan Sentra

Based on 231 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

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 231 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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 with higher complaint counts: 2013.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.