{"id":"2025_nissan_sentra","make":"Nissan","make_slug":"nissan","model":"Sentra","model_slug":"sentra","year":2025,"url":"/nissan/sentra/2025/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":48500,"model":"Sentra","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":30,"hwy":40,"comb":34,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":262,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":1850,"save_spend":2000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Mon Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2024"},{"id":48501,"model":"Sentra SR","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":30,"hwy":38,"comb":33,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":270,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":1900,"save_spend":1750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Mon Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2024"}],"vclass":"Midsize Cars","segment":"Midsize car","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"26V410000","component":"POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2026-06-26","owner_notified":"2026-08-05","units":946,"summary":"Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.","consequence":"An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 30, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"PMA68","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V023000","component":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2026-01-20","owner_notified":"2026-03-13","units":26432,"summary":"Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, \"Door Locks and Door Retention Components.\"","consequence":"A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"PD185, PMA61","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V807000","component":"VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2025-11-20","owner_notified":"2026-01-14","units":41797,"summary":"Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, \"Glazing Materials.\"","consequence":"Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 21, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"PMA58","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V153000","component":"SEATS","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2025-03-11","owner_notified":"2025-05-01","units":199,"summary":"Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles.  The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, \"Seating Systems,\" and 210, \"Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.\"","consequence":"An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's side lower seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025.  Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall is PMA45.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"PMA45","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":4,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":68,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":28,"crash":6,"fire":0,"injured":3,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",5],["Electrical System",4],["Forward Collision Avoidance",4],["Engine",4],["Power Train",4],["Tires",4]],"by_year":{"2024":1,"2025":12,"2026":15},"excerpts":[["2026-04-28","Seat Belts","Date of purchase from dealer: right passenger door lock non-functional. the salesperson had to have the door opened from the outside to exit the car. He took the care to be repaired while the paperwork was completed. Subsequently I have been unable to exit both doors without pushing the UNLOCK button. The door handle d\u2026"],["2026-04-27","Suspension","Summary: I am reporting two significant defects on my 2025 Nissan Sentra that pose safety risks. 1. Suspension/Steering: During low-speed maneuvers (approx. 20mph) such as navigating roundabouts, there is a persistent mechanical creaking/squealing noise from the front passenger side. The dealership technician verified \u2026"],["2026-03-06","Electrical System","I purchased this car around January 2025 & around August 2025 I started having battery issues. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s currently March 2026. I have to keep having the battery jumped at. When he battery wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t jumping I had to get it sent to a nissan where they said nothing was wrong with the car so the next day the battery failed aga\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"4 DR FWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.099,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":43,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":34,"ncap":5,"complaints":28},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}