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2023 Nissan Sentra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 20 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Nissan Sentra

The 2023 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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91/100

Low Reported Activity — 2023 Nissan Sentra

The 2023 Nissan Sentra shows low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the details below and check any specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
20
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Nissan Sentra (1)

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

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
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…
NHTSA #24V154000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Nissan Sentra

Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
6
Unknown Or Other
4
Steering
4
Back Over Prevention
2
Power Train
2
Engine
1
Service Brakes
1
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Nissan Sentra — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 231 complaints 2018 185 complaints 2019 223 complaints 2020 206 complaints 2021 132 complaints 2022 81 complaints 2023 20 complaints 2024 41 complaints 2025 31 complaints 2026 19 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2019, 2020 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Nissan Sentra

Is the 2023 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Nissan Sentra has 1 recall campaign and 20 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have?
The 2023 Nissan Sentra has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Sentra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Nissan Sentra are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Steering, Back Over Prevention. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Nissan Sentra safe to buy?
The 2023 Nissan Sentra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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 with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2019, 2020.
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.