2009 Nissan Sentra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sentra years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 28th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Sentra. That ranks 28th out of 32 Sentra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints, 27%), typically at around 79,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 11 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 55owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Nissan Sentra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 27% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 20% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 13% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 11% | 40,794 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 9% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 7% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 7% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 7% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | 8,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 5% | 26,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 9,070 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 59,966 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 67,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Nissan Sentra recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My car is included by year in the current airbag recall. However it comes up negative and the airbag icon started blinking last week. There were no incidents prior to the blinking.
My brake line broke in three pieces while I was driving on the highway visiting my son I almost lost my life the brakes did not work all of the fluid came out thank God I didnât die there was no sign on the dashboard also my brakes even when I change the pads the rotors and calipers they always…
I was driving on the interstate to go and visit my granddaughter from PA to New York when all of a sudden I press on the break pedal and the brakes stopped working there was no warning sign on the dashboard I was alone in the car and afraid I started to slow down there was a lot of traffic trucks…
The air bag warning light pop on when i was stopping for red light. The car has not been in a crash ,fire , or flood. The air bag module must be a manufacturer problem, this is not no routine maintenance problem. There are other nissan models with same problem. Please don't let manufacturers get…
Air bag light flashes continuesly
Other Nissan Sentra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sentra | 18 | 1 |
| 2025 Sentra | 31 | 4 |
| 2024 Sentra | 41 | 3 |
| 2023 Sentra | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 Sentra | 81 | 2 |
| 2021 Sentra | 132 | 3 |
| 2020 Sentra | 206 | 4 |
| 2019 Sentra | 222 | 2 |
| 2018 Sentra | 185 | 2 |
| 2017 Sentra | 231 | 3 |
| 2016 Sentra | 270 | 6 |
| 2015 Sentra | 351 | 3 |
| 2014 Sentra | 380 | 5 |
| 2013 Sentra | 638 | 6 |
| 2012 Sentra | 180 | 0 |
| 2011 Sentra | 142 | 2 |
| 2010 Sentra | 144 | 3 |
| 2009 | 55 | 1 |
| 2008 Sentra | 167 | 3 |
| 2007 Sentra | 154 | 1 |
| 2006 Sentra | 116 | 5 |
| 2005 Sentra | 170 | 5 |
| 2004 Sentra | 197 | 4 |
| 2003 Sentra | 180 | 7 |
| 2002 Sentra | 304 | 10 |
| 2001 Sentra | 236 | 7 |
| 2000 Sentra | 171 | 6 |
| 1999 Sentra | 59 | 0 |
| 1998 Sentra | 58 | 1 |
| 1997 Sentra | 108 | 3 |
| 1996 Sentra | 141 | 3 |
| 1995 Sentra | 117 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Sentra?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Nissan Sentra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Nissan Sentra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sentra model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.