Nissan Sentra Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 409 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Nissan Sentra across 32 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (51).
- 409vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 36mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 44%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 227 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 409 complaints, 36 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 12 an injury.
Nissan Sentra vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sentra | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Sentra | 1 | 3% | 8 |
| 2024 Sentra | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Sentra | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Sentra | 7 | 9% | — |
| 2021 Sentra | 6 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Sentra | 6 | 3% | 41,500 |
| 2019 Sentra | 12 | 5% | 3,400 |
| 2018 Sentra | 19 | 10% | 25,000 |
| 2017 Sentra | 32 | 14% | 26,000 |
| 2016 Sentra | 27 | 10% | 46,750 |
| 2015 Sentra | 49 | 14% | 48,520 |
| 2014 Sentra | 31 | 8% | 75,000 |
| 2013 Sentra | 51 | 8% | 68,500 |
| 2012 Sentra | 22 | 12% | 84,000 |
| 2011 Sentra | 6 | 4% | 83,729 |
| 2010 Sentra | 11 | 8% | 11,000 |
| 2009 Sentra | 1 | 2% | 67,000 |
| 2008 Sentra | 13 | 8% | 19,500 |
| 2007 Sentra | 8 | 5% | 93,636 |
| 2006 Sentra | 10 | 9% | 93,000 |
| 2005 Sentra | 5 | 3% | 89,000 |
| 2004 Sentra | 7 | 4% | 109,500 |
| 2003 Sentra | 6 | 3% | 93,750 |
| 2002 Sentra | 20 | 7% | 61,000 |
| 2001 Sentra | 12 | 5% | 36,000 |
| 2000 Sentra | 10 | 6% | 35,500 |
| 1999 Sentra | 4 | 7% | — |
| 1998 Sentra | 6 | 10% | — |
| 1997 Sentra | 9 | 8% | 163,429 |
| 1996 Sentra | 9 | 6% | — |
| 1995 Sentra | 6 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control 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…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the steering wheel turned independently. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into an…
Subject: Complaint Regarding Greenacres Nissan â Sale of Vehicle With Immediate Safety Issue and Failure to Provide Resolution I am submitting this complaint regarding Greenacres Nissan and the handling of my vehicle purchase. I purchased a vehicle from Greenacres Nissan and took delivery on…
1) within three months of vehicle purchase (and in perpetuity to-date ever since), the infotainment system intermittently causes static/crackling when connected to CarPlay. 2) within six months of initial purchase (and in perpetuity to-date ever since), also between each subsequent biannual oil…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled while in traffic. There was an abnormal screeching sound coming from the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The transmission…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Sentras have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 409 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
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