Worst 2021 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Nissan Sentra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 37 | — | — | 47,930 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 35 | 10 | 1 | 25,047 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 25 | — | — | 5,791 mi | |
| Brakes | 23 | 7 | 1 | 17,141 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 75,094 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Nissan Sentra
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~528,350 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
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2021 Nissan Sentra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Nissan Sentra reliable?
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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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