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At a glance
What can fail
Air bubbles may form in the lower-left area of the windshield, making the vehicle identification number (VIN) harder to read through the glass.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls, 30 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Nissan Sentra.
34 mpg combined
6.9 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering and suspension complaints dominate what 2024 Sentra owners report. On the steering side, owners describe handling concerns and front-end instability, with some pointing to sway bar link issues, including cases where replacement parts showed the same looseness as the originals. Suspension complaints follow a similar theme, with at least one owner describing a severe front wheel assembly separation while turning at low speed, involving the drive shaft, strut, and brake line. The electrical system draws the next highest complaint volume: owners report warning lights illuminating across multiple systems simultaneously, along with failures of Bluetooth, navigation, and charging ports. Headlight outages while driving appear in more than one report, with lights cutting out completely regardless of whether the vehicle is set to automatic or manual lighting.
30
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Nissan Sentra has 5 recalls, the most serious being an improperly installed front left driveshaft that can separate from the transmission, cutting drive power without warning and allowing the vehicle to roll away if parked without the parking brake applied.
The driver's airbag inflator is also affected by a recall: moisture can get into the inflator module and cause the airbag to deploy incorrectly in a crash, meaning it may not cushion the driver the way it should at the moment it matters most. This recall covers a range of Nissan and Infiniti models beyond just the Sentra, including the 2023 model year for this vehicle.
There is also a windshield concern: air bubbles in the lower driver's side of the glass can obscure the VIN plate visible through the windshield. While this does not affect how the car drives, a hard-to-read VIN can make it difficult to confirm whether a vehicle is subject to a safety recall and whether that recall has been addressed. This defect is covered by two separate filings describing the same underlying problem, but the physical issue is the same in both cases.
At a glance
What can fail
Air bubbles may form in the lower-left area of the windshield, making the vehicle identification number (VIN) harder to read through the glass.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
A dealership will inspect the windshield and replace it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield may contain air bubbles on the front lower driver's side that can block the Vehicle Identification Number from view.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the windshield and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front left driveshaft may not be fully seated in the transmission or may have a loose or missing retaining clip, causing transmission fluid to leak and loss of driving power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft and replace it and the transmission assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left-front axle shaft may not be properly installed, causing it to separate from the transmission. This results in sudden loss of power to the wheels and potential unintended vehicle rollaway if the parking brake isn't applied.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will inspect and replace the left-front axle shaft and transmission if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture during manufacturing, causing the air bag to deploy improperly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
