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2013 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2013 Nissan Sentra, 3% of that year's 638 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 58,250 miles. No related recall is listed for this steering issue. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Steering complaints
16
3% of 638
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
58,250 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle pulling to the left while driving, a problem that persisted despite repeated dealership visits.
  • Some describe the steering column separating or becoming detached while driving, in one case falling into the driver's lap at highway speed.
  • Front lower ball joints have broken while driving at low speed, causing the wheel to become unresponsive and damaging the drive axle.
  • Outer tie rods have worn out at low mileage, in one case failing a state inspection on a vehicle only a few years old.
  • A few owners describe a loud whining noise from the electronic power steering that a dealer told them was normal.

When 2013 Nissan Sentra steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 26, 2014, latest Dec 17, 2022.

2013 Nissan Sentra steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2014Nov 2014Jul 2016Mar 2018Oct 2019Jan 2020Feb 2021Dec 2022
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Dec 2022; peak Oct 2015 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Nissan Sentra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Sentra model year

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

  1. 20109 (6%)
  2. 20118 (6%)
  3. 20129 (5%)
  4. 201316 (3%)
  5. 20149 (2%)
  6. 20156 (2%)
  7. 20165 (2%)
  8. 201714 (6%)
  9. 20186 (3%)
  10. 20193 (1%)
  11. 202055 (27%)
  12. 202140 (31%)
  13. 202231 (38%)
  14. 20234 (20%)
  15. 202410 (25%)
  16. 20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2013 Nissan Sentra, which is 3% of the 638 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2013 Nissan Sentra?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints on the 2013 Nissan Sentra.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 Sentra?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Sentra is 58,250 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes on the 2013 Sentra?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2013 Sentra.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.