Nissan Sentra Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Nissan Sentra across 17 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (17).
- 102electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 86 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury.
Nissan Sentra electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sentra | 5 | 2% | 5,641 |
| 2018 Sentra | 7 | 4% | 3,000 |
| 2017 Sentra | 4 | 2% | 12,000 |
| 2016 Sentra | 10 | 4% | 11,501 |
| 2015 Sentra | 4 | 1% | 24,385 |
| 2014 Sentra | 14 | 4% | 62,868 |
| 2013 Sentra | 13 | 2% | 31,000 |
| 2012 Sentra | 4 | 2% | 77,000 |
| 2011 Sentra | 17 | 12% | 88,604 |
| 2010 Sentra | 8 | 6% | 104,000 |
| 2008 Sentra | 3 | 2% | 94,048 |
| 2007 Sentra | 1 | 1% | 64,984 |
| 2006 Sentra | 2 | 2% | 125,000 |
| 2005 Sentra | 3 | 2% | 138,000 |
| 2004 Sentra | 1 | 1% | 198,005 |
| 2002 Sentra | 3 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2000 Sentra | 3 | 2% | 11,661 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the 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.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start-up as needed. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not…
Ebs malfunction warning light comes on. Every day. When car is in motion.
Shuttering, unexpected power surges, hesitation, stalling, and of course lots of bad noises in general. I found numerous nissan transmission lawsuits filled regarding 2014 sentra prone to shaking, jerking, sudden downshifts. I am unable to drive my vehicle and have been told it needs a transmission…
I had recently driving a 2016 nissan sentra i own. I was driving on an interstate in my area and all of a sudden the car significantly decelerated while stalling to about 30 mile per hour. I immediately pulled over from the right lane onto the shoulder. Thank goodness i was in the right lane and…
Driving over an hour and the car starts to struggle, i can feel it loosing power, in order to not press down all the way, i'm doing a give n go praying i dont stop on the freeway. I would sometimes feel jumping and that i'm not in full control and it has stopped on me in a 15minute drive. I have…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Sentras have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Nissan Sentra. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Sentra electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
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