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2014 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 88 engine complaints for the 2014 Nissan Sentra, 23% of that year's 380 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 74,272. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
88
23% of 380
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
74,272 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Some owners report the vehicle lurching forward or crashing into a fixed object while stationary or parked, with reports of rapid acceleration and brake seizure.
  • Owners describe a hesitation or kick-back noise when shifting into drive and moving forward from a stop.
  • Several owners report the engine losing power or stalling mid-drive, sometimes accompanied by shuddering and a light grinding noise.
  • Owners report the RPMs revving up while driving uphill without a matching increase in speed, with the vehicle unable to exceed 40 mph.
  • Some owners report the check engine light coming on in connection with a failing CVT transmission assembly that dealers said needed replacement.

When 2014 Nissan Sentra engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 8, 2014, latest Jul 3, 2026.

2014 Nissan Sentra engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter52014 Q22016 Q42018 Q22019 Q32020 Q42022 Q12023 Q22025 Q3
88 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q1 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Nissan Sentra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sentra model year

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

  1. 201053 (37%)
  2. 201140 (28%)
  3. 201254 (30%)
  4. 2013133 (21%)
  5. 201488 (23%)
  6. 2015101 (29%)
  7. 201668 (25%)
  8. 201769 (30%)
  9. 201838 (21%)
  10. 201929 (13%)
  11. 202014 (7%)
  12. 202112 (9%)
  13. 202214 (17%)
  14. 20234 (20%)
  15. 20243 (8%)
  16. 20255 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA lists 88 engine complaints for the 2014 Nissan Sentra, which is 23% of the 380 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Sentra engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2014 Sentra.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2014 Sentra?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine problem area is 74,272 miles.
What kind of engine failures do 2014 Sentra owners report?
Owners describe stalling, hesitation from a stop, RPM surges without matching speed uphill, and check-engine lights tied to CVT problems, among other issues.

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.