Sentra (2026)
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
2.0-I4-Gas
2.0L 4-cyl / 149 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Sentra, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (1)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2026-2026 Nissan Sentra complaints?
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Nissan Sentra. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the wheels and tires and the engine.
Is the 2026-2026 Nissan Sentra a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Nissan Sentra. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Nissan Sentra as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2026-2026 Nissan Sentra vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Nissan Sentra?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the wheels and tires and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Sentra have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2026 Nissan Sentra. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 16 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.