2014 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 48 brake complaints for the 2014 Nissan Sentra, 13% of its 380 total complaints, tied to 7 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure was 16,575 miles. There are no related recalls for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 48
- 13% of 380
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 16,575 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal suddenly fails to stop the car at low speed, sometimes leading to a crash into a pole, wall, or another vehicle.
- Brake pedal travels to the floor or produces a groaning noise before losing stopping power.
- Brake pedal needs to be pumped repeatedly to build pressure, especially when shifting from park to reverse.
- Brake failure occurs at very low mileage, in some cases within a few hundred to a few thousand miles of purchase.
- Dealers sometimes cannot replicate the brake failure during inspection, leaving the issue unresolved.
- Independent mechanics have identified a failed master cylinder as the cause in at least one case.
When 2014 Nissan Sentra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 1, 2014, latest Jul 16, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Nissan Sentra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Sentra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2014 Nissan Sentra have?
- NHTSA lists 48 brake complaints for the 2014 Sentra, which is 13% of the 380 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Sentra brakes?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint pattern for the 2014 Sentra.
- At what mileage do 2014 Sentra brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 16,575 miles.
- Have the 2014 Sentra brake complaints led to crashes?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to this brake issue includes 7 crashes and 1 injury among the complaints filed.