The Lemon Index2023 Nissan Sentra.
The 2023 Nissan Sentra is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 20 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 15, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 32 to 33 mpg combined. The best Nissan Sentra year is 2011.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 20 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Sentra year. 2023 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.
Recalls 1
- airbags 2024
Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
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 57 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, ENGINE NOISE, AND/OR BATTERY LIGHT ON This bulletin has been amended
- DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended
- SERVICE INFORMATION If one of the APPLIED VEHICLES has DTC P2100 for ETC MOT PWR-B1 or P2101…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1950–2000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
During adverse weather conditions cat refused to drive. I had to press break to get cat to budge then or would stop again until I redirected the car to parking spot
2023 Nissan Sentra owner · NHTSA complaint 11539950
More owner reports
The camera views are all pink or turning pink. Also when getting to 70mph on the interstate, the car begins to shudder. The vehicle has 52,000 miles on it.
NHTSA complaint 11736970
Battery died at 24,000 miles. Never had any issues until this.
NHTSA complaint 11622579
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Nissan Sentra reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 6.7× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 15; 100 is average).
What are the most common 2023 Nissan Sentra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (40%), automatic emergency braking (25%) and steering (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have?
1 safety recall (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Nissan Sentra get?
32 to 33 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Nissan Sentra safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Nissan Sentra cost in fuel a year?
About $1950 to $2000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Sentra year is better than the 2023?
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