2023 Nissan Sentra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Sentra. Part of Generation 8 — 2020–2025.

20222024
Complaints
31
per 10K Sold
2.8
US Sales
109,195
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2023 Nissan Sentra Problems

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

#17 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:75,300 mi
#24 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

#34 complaints

Steering Defects

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Nissan Sentra.

Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,300
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2023 Nissan Sentra

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~351 vehicles.

24V154000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~351 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

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2023 Nissan Sentra — FAQ

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

Is the 2023 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Nissan Sentra has 31 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Nissan Sentra?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 75,300 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (4 complaints); Steering Defects (4 complaints). 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 2023 Nissan Sentra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,300 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Nissan Sentra include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 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 2023 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 351 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 2023 Nissan Sentra?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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