Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Nissan Sentra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Nissan Sentra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 231 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 #21V135000 Brake Lights May Not Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V551000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V253000 Front Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 76 complaints
- Engine 48 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Nissan Sentra has 231 owner complaints and 3 recalls, indicating potential reliability issues. Notably, powertrain and engine problems are frequent. The recalls include critical systems like brakes and airbags. Given the range of concerns, more than average maintenance and repair attention might be needed.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $800–$4,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 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 change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises during acceleration
- Check engine light on frequently
- Hard starting problems
- Brakes not engaging properly
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Nissan Sentra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.