The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Sentra · 2020
2020 Nissan Sentra. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 29 / 39 / 33 | Regular | $1,900 |
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 5,500 and 50,000 miles. Median 28,900, from 57 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking | 7,500 | 1,500–23,300 | 12 |
| Steering | 50,000 | 31,500–67,800 | 22 |
| Brakes | 5,000 | 1,600–22,000 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking | 53% |
| Steering | 22% |
| Electrical | 18% |
| Brakes | 18% |
| Suspension | 6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
23V628000 Sep 2023 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk. A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for t
23V581000 Aug 2023 Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Risk. A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge. Once newly designed parts are available, dealers will replace both left and right tie rods, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners
22V244000 Apr 2022 Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Sentra vehicles, equipped with LED headlights. The right-hand headlight aim may be misaligned. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk. An improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the right-hand headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R20B4.
21V461000 Jun 2021 Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Risk. A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.
Manufacturer communications 115
Nissan filed 115 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- LANE CAMERA OVER TEMPERATURE DTC STORED SERVICE INFORMATION The Lane Camera can become…
- LOSS OF POWER, ENGINE NOISE, AND/OR BATTERY LIGHT ON IF YOU CONFIRM The customer describes…
- SERVICE INFORMATION If one of the APPLIED VEHICLES has DTC P2100 for ETC MOT PWR-B1 or P2101…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | No |
Nearby model years
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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