Worst 2009 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Steering Defects
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Nissan Sentra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 14 | 5 | — | 82,299 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 2 | — | 58,037 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 2 | — | 21,420 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | — | 69,681 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 4 | — | 50,382 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 32,678 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Nissan Sentra
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~7,948 vehicles.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
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2009 Nissan Sentra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Nissan Sentra reliable?
What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan Sentra?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Nissan Sentra?
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Does the 2009 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Nissan Sentra?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Sentra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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