NHTSA has 41 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Nissan Sentra[1]. Steering and the electrical system are the largest groups, with 10 complaints each[2][3].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA record, biggest first.
- Steering. 10 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe loud banging, clicking and popping from the front end when turning. Some describe a wheel or drive shaft coming loose and the car veering. The group includes 4 crashes[2].
- Electrical system. 10 complaints[3]. Owners describe the car shutting off in traffic, warning lights, phone connection dropping out and a burning smell. One owner says the car lost power while driving.
- Power train. 9 complaints[7]. Owners describe noisy front axles that needed replacing, hesitation and jerking when pulling away, and warning messages on the dash.
- Suspension. 8 complaints[8]. In the stories we read, owners describe front axle clicking over bumps and in turns, and rubbing sounds from under the car. Dealers acknowledged the noise in some stories, but owners say it kept coming back.
- Brakes. 6 complaints[9]. This group includes 2 crashes and 2 injuries[9].
- Unknown or other. 6 complaints[10] that do not fit a named component group.
- Structure. 4 complaints[11].
- Wheels. 4 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2024 Sentra is necessarily included.
- Visibility › Windshield (24V498), July 2024. About 1,608 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft (24V304), April 2024. About 9,645 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (24V154), February 2024. About 351 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD[6] | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.9% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Sentra with 2.0L 4-cylinder[17] | 149 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRA 4DR SEDAN[18] | 183 in | 72 in | 57 in | 107 in | 3,053 lb |
How 2024 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 117 | 3 |
| 2000 | 171 | 6 |
| 2001 | 236 | 7 |
| 2002 | 304 | 10 |
| 2003 | 180 | 7 |
| 2004 | 197 | 4 |
| 2005 | 170 | 5 |
| 2006 | 116 | 5 |
| 2007 | 154 | 1 |
| 2008 | 167 | 3 |
| 2009 | 55 | 1 |
| 2010 | 144 | 3 |
| 2011 | 142 | 2 |
| 2012 | 180 | 0 |
| 2013 | 638 | 6 |
| 2014 | 380 | 5 |
| 2015 | 352 | 3 |
| 2016 | 270 | 6 |
| 2017 | 231 | 3 |
| 2018 | 185 | 2 |
| 2019 | 223 | 2 |
| 2020 | 206 | 4 |
| 2021 | 132 | 3 |
| 2022 | 81 | 2 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1 |
| 2024 | 41 | 3 |
| 2025 | 31 | 4 |
| 2026 | 19 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Sentra show 41 complaints and 3 recalls for 2024[4]. Among the 29 model years listed, 4 have fewer complaints than 2024 and 24 have more[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2013 (638)[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2024 Sentra?
The 2024 Nissan Sentra has 41 complaints on file[1]. They cluster around the front end, with steering, power train and suspension complaints often describing similar noises and repairs[2][7][8]. The electrical system is just as large a group as steering[3]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a pointer to what to check. If you are shopping for one, ask for service records and listen for noises from the front when turning on a test drive.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Nissan Sentra?
- Steering and the electrical system lead with 10 complaints each[2][3]. Power train follows with 9[7] and suspension with 8[8].
- Does the 2024 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
- Yes. The by-year record shows 3 recalls[4]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
- How many complaints does the 2024 Nissan Sentra have?
- NHTSA has 41 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2024 Nissan Sentra?
- See the Fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2024 Nissan Sentra reliable?
- Complaint counts are one signal. See the complaint groups above and the by-year comparison on this page, and keep in mind the counts are not adjusted for sales[1].
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Nissan Sentra
Compare all model years of the Nissan Sentra
Other Nissan models from 2024
Similar cars from 2024: midsize cars
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 41 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Nissan Sentra (6 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the steering component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Sentra model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Sentra, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 30 city / 40 highway / 34 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the suspension component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the wheels component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 24V498, filed July 1, 2024: Visibility › Windshield. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V304, filed April 29, 2024: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V154, filed February 27, 2024: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Sentra SR, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2024 Nissan Sentra with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 149 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SENTRA 4DR SEDAN: length 183 in, width 72 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,053 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov