2015 Nissan Sentra Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Nissan Sentra. Part of Generation 7 — 2013–2019.

20142016
Complaints
494
per 10K Sold
24.3
US Sales
203,509
Crashes
34
Fires
8
Injuries
30
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2015 Nissan Sentra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1167 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:71,188 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#267 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:64,447 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#347 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:39,013 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Nissan Sentra.

Transmission / Drivetrain
167
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,188
Engine Problems
67
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
64,447
Unintended Acceleration
47
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
39,013
Airbags
44
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,695
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
43,797
Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
33,777
Body Structure
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
39,787
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,916
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
20,692
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
17,124
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,840
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other/Unknown
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Cvt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Rim
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Nissan Sentra

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,949,440 vehicles.

16V242000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~645,898 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a CRS is in the seat.

16V244000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~3,296,947 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

15V453000Latches / Locks
~6,595 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Other Nissan Sentra Years

2015 Nissan Sentra — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2015 Nissan Sentra has 494 NHTSA complaints, 34 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 167 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Nissan Sentra?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (167 complaints, avg 71,188 mi); Engine Problems (67 complaints, avg 64,447 mi); Unintended Acceleration (47 complaints, avg 39,013 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Nissan Sentra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,277 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Nissan Sentra include 34 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 30 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,949,440 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Nissan Sentra?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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