2025 Nissan Sentra Problems

Below Average Complaints

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

20242026
Complaints
34
per 10K Sold
2.2
US Sales
152,579
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
9
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2025 Nissan Sentra Problems

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

#14 complaints

Engine Problems

#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Nissan Sentra.

Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Nissan Sentra. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2025 Nissan Sentra

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~68,428 vehicles.

26V023000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~26,432 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

25V807000Visibility:windshield
~41,797 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

25V153000Seats
~199 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

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2025 Nissan Sentra — FAQ

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

Is the 2025 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Nissan Sentra has 34 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Nissan Sentra include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 9 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 2025 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 68,428 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 2025 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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