Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Nissan Sentra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Nissan Sentra has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 638 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V242000 Deformed Seat Belt Bracket Affecting OCS Operation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V681000 Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V138000 Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V069000 Occupant Detection System May Disable Pass Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V068000 Fuel Tank may Leak when Full NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 311 complaints
- Air Bags 96 complaints
- Service Brakes 95 complaints
- Engine 87 complaints
- Unknown or Other 64 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 51 complaints
Of the 638 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 638 complaints, owners report 20 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Nissan Sentra has a below-average reliability rating. The high number of owner complaints, especially with the powertrain, air bags, and service brakes, indicates persistent issues. Although several recall campaigns address these problems, they remain significant concerns. Limited evidence of common failures suggests potential risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 80,000-120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| service brakes | 70,000-90,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Battery checks and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light
- Brake pedal vibration
- Engine misfires
- Fuel leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Nissan Sentra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.