Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Nissan sentra has 27 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
27
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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 ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that when the vehicle... |
| May 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I have called nissan usa and the nissan in newburgh to schedule an appointment for lamp switch recal... |
| Apr 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Intermittent ignition switch failure. Presents as little to no power. Vehicle will not crank over. M... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | I took my car into the dealership for a recall repair and the following day, I started having situat... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The manufacturer installed anti-theft measures that became broken. Nissan’s “immobilizer” system can... |
| Aug 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | CONCERN: This is the second time the engine does not shut off. All warning lights go off, unsteady s... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My brake light switch has gone off twice since I purchased the car it failed and I had to have it re... |
| Dec 19, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I had turned my car on after work and i had a light turn on my dashboard marking “PS” indicating the... |
| Aug 16, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My vehicle is a part of the 21v-135 recall and Nissan hasn't be able to repair the problem. I called... |
| Mar 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed... |
| Nov 2, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | On several occasions rear brake lights fail to function and car will not start.no warning it just ha... |
| Oct 27, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car caught on fire due to electrical issues |
| Sep 4, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | About 6 months ago I had the brake light switch repaired because my car wouldn’t start due to the br... |
| Apr 28, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PARKING HIS VEHICLE, HIS WO... |
| Feb 22, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | i got thiz note couple weeks late you guys dinr warn me its was defective i crashed for this recal... |
| Aug 26, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PUSH TO START NOT WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. KEY FOB HAS BEEN REPROGRAMMED AND BATTERY REPLACED. CAN TA... |
| Jul 15, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE TO START THE CAR IT DOESN'T START. LIKE THE SWITCH OR SENSOR IS COMMUNICATI... |
| May 23, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ALL LIGHT WORKING EXCEPT TAIL LIGHTS. *TR |
| Jan 14, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | MY CAR IS HAVING THE ISSUE WHERE WHEN THE BRAKE IS PRESSED IT DOES NOT DETECT IT AND THE CAR WILL NO... |
| Dec 3, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | WHEN IN A STATIONARY POSITION AND OFF THE CAR'S AUTOMATIC START WILL NOT START THE CAR EVEN WHEN PRE... |