Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Nissan Sentra has 3 recalls, 231 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
231
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 21, 2026
18V551000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet ...
17V253000
AIR BAGS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within ...
21V135000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Premature CVT failure. On XXX the CVT transmission in my vehicle was replaced at 95,126 miles. I pa... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | My 2017 Sentra is suffering from the exact silicone outgassing defect detailed in Recall 21V135000. ... |
| May 31, 2026 | AIR BAGS | My car was legally parked on the street near my apartment, and was hit about a month ago that left m... |
| May 31, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I have been experiencing the cvt transmission slipping the last two weeks. I contacted Nissan so se... |
| May 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving the vehicle he could tell th... |
| May 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The CVT transmission on my 2016 Nissan Sentra is failing. This seems to be an ongoing issue with Nis... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There wa... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | CVT failed after only 94K miles. |
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My 2017 Nissan Sentra is experiencing CVT transmission problems. The vehicle hesitates when accelera... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal to st... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that when the vehicle... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Car just lost power in highway. Car starts but will barely move as pushing down on gas. |
| Dec 22, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The fabric drivers side seat belt is frayed. At least 1/2 of the width of the fabric is not intact.... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | AIR BAGS | While reverse parking into a single parking space at my apartment complex, the driver-side airbag de... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | the transmission has failed with hardly any warning. Stops without warning, while driving down the r... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | STEERING,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE | The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH and coasting to... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | STEERING | It will be investigated by my insurance company, but this is what happened. I was taking a leisurely... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Cam... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The 2017 Nissan Sentra is part of a recall due to significant transmission issues, including sudden ... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving home from work. Transmission started hesitating and not pulling up a hill. I was almos... |