2006 Nissan Sentra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
10/100
#19 most-complained of 21 Sentra years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Nissan Sentra has 116 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 10 out of 100 — #19 highest of 21 Sentra model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (41 complaints, 35% of the total). Complaints report 22 crashes, 1 fire, and 17 injuries.
- Complaints
- 116
- Recalls
- 5
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 22 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 29 hwy
Top 2006 Nissan Sentra problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine41 (35%)
- Airbags30 (26%)
- Fuel System15 (13%)
- Electrical System12 (10%)
- Other10 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (7%)
- Brakes6 (5%)
- Structure & Body5 (4%)
- Seat Belts3 (3%)
2006 Nissan Sentra recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V747000Dec 1, 2020Airbags3,930 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
- NHTSA 20V008000Jan 9, 2020Airbags307,962 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
- NHTSA 15V287000May 15, 2015Airbags1,090,569 vehicles
Air bags
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
2006 Nissan Sentra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Sentra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Nissan Sentra a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Nissan Sentra ranks #19 of 21 among Sentra model years (Complaint Index 10/100, verdict: Best). It has 116 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Sentra?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (41 complaints), airbags (30 complaints), and fuel system (15 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 78,833 miles.
- Does the 2006 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2006 Nissan Sentra, most recently reported 2020, covering airbags and engine. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Nissan Sentra?
- EPA rates the 2006 Nissan Sentra at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.