How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Sentra, which is 11% of its 180 total complaints for that year — the highest share among the model years listed.

Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2012 Nissan Sentra?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for this problem area on the 2012 Sentra.

At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?

NHTSA data lists a median mileage at failure of 13,559.5 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Sentra.

Did these body problems cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 4 crashes and 1 injury linked to complaints in this area for the 2012 Sentra, with no fires reported.

How does 2012 compare to other Sentra years for this problem area?

The 2012 and 2015 model years both show 20 Structure & Body complaints, but 2012's 11% share of total complaints is higher than 2015's 6% share.

2012 Nissan Sentra Structure & Body Problems

The 2012 Nissan Sentra logged 20 Structure & Body complaints, 11% of its 180 total complaints that year — the highest share of any model year listed. No related recalls are on file, and median mileage at failure was 13,559.5 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 20; 11% of 180
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 13,560 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Water leaks through the firewall during rain, causing electrical problems in the dashboard.
Interior door handles break because a plastic spring-retaining piece snaps, leaving the door openable only from outside.
Trunk lock and latch develop a gap that keeps the trunk from closing or locking properly.
A plastic fender trim piece repeatedly pops loose from the frame and has to be pushed back into place.
Rodents build nests inside the heater vents, leading to blower motor failure even after the vents are cleaned out.

When 2012 Nissan Sentra body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2012, latest Dec 15, 2021.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to Dec 2021; peak May 2012 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Nissan Sentra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sentra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20103 (2%)
201110 (7%)
201220 (11%)
20139 (1%)
20145 (1%)
201520 (6%)
201612 (4%)
201710 (4%)
20187 (4%)
20198 (4%)
20206 (3%)
20214 (3%)
20222 (2%)
20230 (0%)
20244 (10%)
20253 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Nissan Sentra?: NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Sentra, which is 11% of its 180 total complaints for that year — the highest share among the model years listed.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2012 Nissan Sentra?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for this problem area on the 2012 Sentra.
At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?: NHTSA data lists a median mileage at failure of 13,559.5 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Sentra.
Did these body problems cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 4 crashes and 1 injury linked to complaints in this area for the 2012 Sentra, with no fires reported.
How does 2012 compare to other Sentra years for this problem area?: The 2012 and 2015 model years both show 20 Structure & Body complaints, but 2012's 11% share of total complaints is higher than 2015's 6% share.