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2012 Nissan Sentra: recalls and problems

No recalls and 180 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

0recalls
180complaints
10crashes reported
4fires reported
10injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Nissan Sentra. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Power Train68 · 38%
  • Engine39 · 22%
  • Vehicle Speed Control22 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other21 · 12%
  • Air Bags20 · 11%
  • Structure17 · 9%
  • Electrical System13 · 7%
  • Visibility10 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System9 · 5%
  • Steering9 · 5%

What owners report

Engine,Vehicle Speed Control

The contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 160,504.

Air BagsCrash

The contact owned a 2012 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving at 40 mph and passing a side street, another driver traveling in a subaru failed to yield. as a result, the subaru collided with the passenger side of the contact's vehicle sending the vehicle careening off the roadway and into a wooded area only coming to a complete stop after colliding with a tree. the air bags did not d

Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other

car stalled no power in gas pedal traveling across for lane traffic just lost power to the gas pedal. was able to pull over and tuned off car after a few minutes of sitting power was restore and was able to drive again i have been told this is a transmission issue i am not sure but defiantly a safety issue losing power like that

Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to turn on the headlights, the air bags deployed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the contact related the failure to special coverage adjustment: 23520 passenger presence sensor (pps) module; however, the vin was not included in the special coverage adjust

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sentra. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.