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2017 Nissan Sentra Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Nissan Sentra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 231 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Nissan Sentra owner complaints

Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Sentra, describing incidents dated January 1, 2016 to September 25, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 76 complaints
  • Engine 49 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 38 complaints
  • Electrical System 33 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 32 complaints
  • Air Bags 26 complaints

Of the 231 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 231 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11769267 · Filed

    Premature CVT failure. On XXX the CVT transmission in my vehicle was replaced at 95,126 miles. I paid $4,754.00 for the repair. On XXX while traveling out of [XXX], the replacement CVT transmission failed suddenly on the highway. The vehicle lost power without warning, forcing me to immediately move…

  • ODI #11752475 · Filed

    My 2017 Sentra is suffering from the exact silicone outgassing defect detailed in Recall 21V135000. My replacement switches keep failing because the car requires the updated protective grommet, but Nissan is excluding my VIN from receiving the campaign kit.

  • ODI #11750871 · Filed

    My car was legally parked on the street near my apartment, and was hit about a month ago that left my car totaled and my trunk completely crushed in, and the back seat caved in. My car was then hit a 2nd time two weeks ago, from the back, and both times, my car ricocheted and hit the car parked in…

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Brake Lights May Not Illuminate

NHTSA #21V135000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice

Reported March 3, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 807,376 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign PM971 · Owners notified July 1, 2022

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

Safety consequence

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

NHTSA #18V551000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice

Reported August 21, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 153,047 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 1, 2018 · Vehicles built February 14, 2017 – August 15, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

Safety consequence

If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Front Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly

NHTSA #17V253000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported April 13, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 30,038 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 7, 2017 · Vehicles built January 4, 2016 – December 23, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Nissan Sentra model years

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