2014 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2014 Nissan Sentra, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 74,272 miles. The words owners use most often: “cvt transmission” (8% of reports).
- 62engine complaints
- 74,272median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- CVT transmission: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Nissan Sentra engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sentra | 2 | 11% | — |
| 2025 Sentra | 4 | 13% | 6,000 |
| 2024 Sentra | 3 | 7% | 26,000 |
| 2023 Sentra | 3 | 15% | 100,000 |
| 2022 Sentra | 7 | 9% | — |
| 2021 Sentra | 7 | 5% | 75,094 |
| 2020 Sentra | 9 | 4% | 15,795 |
| 2019 Sentra | 20 | 9% | 36,250 |
| 2018 Sentra | 22 | 12% | 45,400 |
| 2017 Sentra | 48 | 21% | 41,303 |
| 2016 Sentra | 48 | 18% | 54,500 |
| 2015 Sentra | 68 | 19% | 65,000 |
| 2014 Sentra | 62 | 16% | 74,272 |
| 2013 Sentra | 87 | 14% | 45,000 |
| 2012 Sentra | 39 | 22% | 85,000 |
| 2011 Sentra | 30 | 21% | 75,500 |
| 2010 Sentra | 35 | 24% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Sentra | 4 | 7% | 63,000 |
| 2008 Sentra | 15 | 9% | 70,000 |
| 2007 Sentra | 11 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Sentra | 19 | 16% | 105,000 |
| 2005 Sentra | 33 | 19% | 100,500 |
| 2004 Sentra | 26 | 13% | 110,000 |
| 2003 Sentra | 24 | 13% | 103,000 |
| 2002 Sentra | 27 | 9% | 120,000 |
| 2001 Sentra | 16 | 7% | 109,000 |
| 2000 Sentra | 5 | 3% | 99,678 |
| 1999 Sentra | 2 | 3% | — |
| 1997 Sentra | 1 | 1% | 130,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2014 Nissan Sentra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving, I noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. Within moments, flames appeared in the engine area and spread quickly, causing severe damage to the front portion of the car including the engine, electrical system, and body. No warning lamps, error messages, or unusual behavior…
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 35-65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was slow to respond and to stop. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that the engine, traction control, and ABS warning lights were…
While Iâm driving it starts to stall. Especially after I press on the breaks and try to press on the gas again it being ins to like jerk and not want to go. I thought it was my suspension or that it needed a wheel alignment but after paying for those to get renewed itâs still having that…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Nissan Sentras have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about engine for the 2014 Nissan Sentra (16% of the 380 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Nissan Sentra engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 74,272 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2014 Nissan Sentra?
The most frequent phrase is “cvt transmission”, in 5 of 62 complaints.
Other 2014 Nissan Sentra problems
- Power Train problems (182)
- Air Bags problems (51)
See all 2014 Nissan Sentra problems or engine problems across all Sentra years.