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2015 Nissan Sentra: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 351 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

3recalls
351complaints
23crashes reported
3fires reported
23injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train169 · 48%
  • Engine68 · 19%
  • Unknown Or Other54 · 15%
  • Vehicle Speed Control49 · 14%
  • Air Bags39 · 11%
  • Electrical System23 · 7%
  • Service Brakes17 · 5%
  • Structure14 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System11 · 3%
  • Steering6 · 2%

What owners report

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

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 apartment complex wall. the air bags deployed. the contact sustained injuries to her right arm, left elbow, knee, shoulder, and

Power Train

I am writing to report a life-threatening, sudden-onset mechanical defect in my vehicle’s continuously variable transmission (cvt). while driving in heavy traffic, my son experienced a complete and sudden loss of motive power without any warning or dashboard lights. the vehicle abruptly stopped accelerating in a live lane, nearly causing a catastrophic rear-end collision. at just 70,000 miles, far below the expected

Visibility

I bought this item from temu, took it to the mechanic, the mechanic said it is garbage, the condenser will explode under pressure and the compressor ecv is not working

Tires

This is for the trailer, your system couldn't recognize vin or license plates st 205, 75r15

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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