2020 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2020 Nissan Sentra, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “tie rod” (31% of reports).
- 55steering complaints
- 50,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 41%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.
- Tie rod: mentioned in 17 of 55 complaints (31%)
- Steering contacted: mentioned in 5 of 55 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 22 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 55 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Nissan Sentra steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Sentra | 10 | 24% | 37,040 |
| 2023 Sentra | 4 | 20% | 2,000 |
| 2022 Sentra | 31 | 38% | 43,000 |
| 2021 Sentra | 40 | 30% | 33,000 |
| 2020 Sentra | 55 | 27% | 50,000 |
| 2019 Sentra | 3 | 1% | 2,300 |
| 2018 Sentra | 6 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2017 Sentra | 14 | 6% | 31,303 |
| 2016 Sentra | 5 | 2% | 24,150 |
| 2015 Sentra | 6 | 2% | 24,494 |
| 2014 Sentra | 9 | 2% | 7,810 |
| 2013 Sentra | 16 | 3% | 58,250 |
| 2012 Sentra | 9 | 5% | 54,000 |
| 2011 Sentra | 8 | 6% | 75,500 |
| 2010 Sentra | 9 | 6% | 20,500 |
| 2009 Sentra | 11 | 20% | 55,500 |
| 2008 Sentra | 15 | 9% | 45,000 |
| 2007 Sentra | 30 | 19% | 49,000 |
| 2006 Sentra | 3 | 3% | 42,000 |
| 2005 Sentra | 3 | 2% | 110,772 |
| 2004 Sentra | 5 | 3% | 53,300 |
| 2003 Sentra | 2 | 1% | 26,827 |
| 2002 Sentra | 7 | 2% | 37,130 |
| 2001 Sentra | 8 | 3% | 34,656 |
| 2000 Sentra | 4 | 2% | — |
| 1999 Sentra | 3 | 5% | 78,987 |
| 1997 Sentra | 4 | 4% | 44,000 |
| 1996 Sentra | 2 | 1% | 2,000 |
| 1995 Sentra | 3 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23B3. This recall replaces and expands recall number 21V-461. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-461 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was off centered and the vehicle vibrated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle vibrated while making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was…
I have an Nissan Sentra sv 2020 and steering rack is causing problems when I drive my car, making my whole steering wheel shake when I go 60 on the highway, it also makes noises when I try to gently press on the gas making my wheels shake violently against the road. Itâs a really bad safety…
Nissan had a recall 2 years ago for a tie rod issue. When I brought the car in for that recall Nissan said that the tie rods showed no sign of bending so they didn't replace them. Two years later my car is not steering correctly and making noises. I find out that Nissan has a new tie rod recall…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 Nissan Sentras have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about steering for the 2020 Nissan Sentra (27% of the 206 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 2020 Nissan Sentra steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2020 Nissan Sentra?
The most frequent phrase is “tie rod”, in 17 of 55 complaints, followed by “steering contacted” (5).
Other 2020 Nissan Sentra problems
See all 2020 Nissan Sentra problems or steering problems across all Sentra years.