The Lemon Index2014 Nissan Sentra.
The 2014 Nissan Sentra is better than average by owner complaints: 106 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 53, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 30 to 33 mpg combined. The best Nissan Sentra year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 380 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Sentra year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 29K to 93K miles on the car (253 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 54K–100K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 43K–90K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 7K–75K miles
Recalls 5
- airbags 2017
Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
- airbags 2016
The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).
- airbags 2016
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.
Show all 5 recalls
- airbags 2015
The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 194 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- Sentra, versa sedan, and versa note; cvt fluid leak service information service information…
- KICKS, SENTRA, AND VERSA; CVT FLUID LEAK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedOccupant classification system failure2015–2017
- ClosedOccupant classification system failure2015
- ClosedExcessive brake pedal travel2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1950–2150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.8L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The tire pressure light has been going on and off for over 4 months. I also got a paper notice onto my house saying the airbags for one or a few of our cars had a recall. I checked online and my car was one of them.
2014 Nissan Sentra owner · NHTSA complaint 11042153
More owner reports
Another car hit me in a frontal collision, while waiting at a light and the airbag never came out.
NHTSA complaint 11042261
I see the airbag light on and off all the time and when I speed up the transmission sliding .
NHTSA complaint 11005175
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 53; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Sentra year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2014 Nissan Sentra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (27%), brakes (20%) and transmission & drivetrain (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Sentra have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Nissan Sentra get?
30 to 33 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Nissan Sentra safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Sentra problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 29,500 and 93,500 miles. The middle report was at 67,000 miles, from 253 complaints.
Does the 2014 Nissan Sentra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 18% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Nissan Sentra cost in fuel a year?
About $1950 to $2150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Nissan Sentra have?
1.8L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Sentra year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2017 and 2010.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works