Nissan Sentra Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Sentra across 27 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (13% of reports).
- 171fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 22 of 171 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 108 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 171 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 4 an injury.
Nissan Sentra fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sentra | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Sentra | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Sentra | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Sentra | 2 | 10% | — |
| 2022 Sentra | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Sentra | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Sentra | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2018 Sentra | 7 | 4% | 30,061 |
| 2017 Sentra | 7 | 3% | 44,500 |
| 2016 Sentra | 18 | 7% | 50,000 |
| 2015 Sentra | 11 | 3% | 44,625 |
| 2014 Sentra | 12 | 3% | 27,500 |
| 2013 Sentra | 33 | 5% | 57,749 |
| 2012 Sentra | 9 | 5% | 51,898 |
| 2011 Sentra | 6 | 4% | 96,945 |
| 2010 Sentra | 2 | 1% | 58,672 |
| 2009 Sentra | 4 | 7% | 58,500 |
| 2008 Sentra | 1 | 1% | 139,000 |
| 2007 Sentra | 5 | 3% | 106,000 |
| 2006 Sentra | 6 | 5% | 112,000 |
| 2005 Sentra | 15 | 9% | 122,770 |
| 2004 Sentra | 8 | 4% | 122,767 |
| 2003 Sentra | 7 | 4% | 140,000 |
| 2002 Sentra | 2 | 1% | 128,250 |
| 2001 Sentra | 1 | 0% | 88,000 |
| 2000 Sentra | 1 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 1998 Sentra | 2 | 3% | 158,811 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system 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.
2020 Nissan Sentra , had been affected, Fuel system and or transmission has been affected , I also communicated this with Nissan Consumers affairs on 9/1, case number(57016532) they didnât bother to help. I also went to the dealer twice . They also were unbothered and monotone . Itâs a safety…
I was driving on the highway at about 75 mph with the cruise control set and suddenly heard a small pop noise. The check engine light then began to flashing so I pulled over immediately I put the car in park and the car started smoking smoke was filling the cab through the air vents I didnât even…
In 2023, my vehicle experienced a transmission/CVT-related failure that resulted in a loss of propulsion. The vehicle became unable to continue driving and was stopped in Chino Hills, California. A neighbor called the police, and officers responded to the scene, although no police report was filed…
Itâs heisitant when excelerating gas pedal. The back up camera display blanks out , when backing up .
In December 2025, the vehicle was towed to the dealer after it shut off and would not restart. No warning lights displayed, no low fuel light displayed either. Dealer attributed stall to low fuel (fuel range showed 30 miles remaining), found no diagnostic codes, attributed it to low fuel, added…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Sentras have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Sentra?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 22 of 171 complaints.
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