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At a glance
What can fail
The front left driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission, causing transmission fluid to leak and loss of driving power.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls, 22 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 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.
The 2020 to 2025 Nissan Sentra received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The sedan earned 4 out of 5 stars in frontal crash testing. It scored 5 out of 5 stars in side crash protection, rollover resistance, and side pole crash testing. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this rating covers the entire 2020 to 2025 range.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints on the 2025 Nissan Sentra are spread thin across a small number of reports, making broad patterns hard to pin down. The powertrain draws the most attention, with owners describing transmission or driveline behavior that doesn't match the selected gear, most notably, reports of the vehicle moving forward when Reverse is engaged, with abnormal brake response accompanying the condition. Electrical issues come up as well, with at least one owner describing a battery that repeatedly fails and requires jump-starting, persisting even after a dealership visit found nothing wrong. Door lock and handle function appears in an isolated report, where the interior handle didn't release the door without first pressing the unlock button. Given the low total complaint volume for a current model year, no single system stands out as a widespread trend.
22
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Nissan Sentra has 5 recalls, the most serious involving a front driveshaft that may not be fully seated, which can cause transmission fluid to leak out and cut drive power without warning.
The driver's seat frame on some vehicles may not be fully bolted to the outer seat track rail, meaning the seat could shift or fail to hold position in a crash and leave the driver without proper restraint. On the door side, door strikers on certain vehicles may have inadequate welds and can break while driving, allowing a door to swing open while the car is in motion. Both of these issues carry meaningful injury risk in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
Visibility is a concern in two related filings that describe the same underlying defect: air bubbles trapped in the windshield glass can create distortions in the driver's line of sight. Depending on where the bubbles appear, they can obscure pedestrians, other vehicles, or road markings, raising the risk of a crash especially at higher speeds or in low-light conditions.
At a glance
What can fail
The front left driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission, causing transmission fluid to leak and loss of driving power.
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 →
Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft and replace it and the CVT assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The door strikers may have been improperly welded and could break, which could allow a door to open while the vehicle is moving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the door strikers at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield glass may contain manufacturing defects that cause air bubbles to form in the glass.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to have a dealership inspect and replace the windshield if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield glass may contain visible air bubbles that can block the driver's view through the windshield.
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 driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the seat track on the outer side, which could affect seat stability and seat belt anchorage.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's side lower seat frame assembly as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
