The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Sentra · 2017
2017 Nissan Sentra. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AV-S7) | FWD | 27 / 33 / 29 | Premium | $2,650 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 26 / 32 / 28 | Premium | $2,750 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 29 / 37 / 32 | Regular | $1,950 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 27 / 35 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 15,400 and 81,000 miles. Median 44,000, from 104 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 60,000 | 40,400–92,800 | 36 |
| Engine | 41,300 | 12,000–77,000 | 20 |
| Electrical | 42,200 | 27,800–64,800 | 14 |
| Speed control | 26,000 | 9,500–57,000 | 14 |
| Airbags | 48,000 | 22,500–81,500 | 13 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 24% |
| Engine | 18% |
| Airbags | 16% |
| Electrical | 16% |
| Speed control | 13% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 29 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 31 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
21V135000 Mar 2021 Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
Risk. The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
18V551000 Aug 2018 Electrical System / Ignition
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk. If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
17V253000 Apr 2017 Air Bags
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. 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.
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Manufacturer communications 183
Nissan filed 183 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 2017 SENTRA; CVT JUDDER AND/OR P0746/P0965 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a…
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- 2017 sentra; engine turns off or hesitates when accelerating from a stop during hot ambient…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Sentra NISMO 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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