2017 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, 12% of that year's 230 total complaints. Owners reported soft or sinking brake pedals and long stopping distances, with a median failure mileage of 39,500 miles. No brake-specific recall is tied to these reports.
- Brakes complaints
- 27
- 12% of 230
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 39,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal sinks toward the floor and requires full depression before the car slows down.
- Brakes feel soft or intermittent, sometimes needing a mechanic to bleed air from the brake lines to restore pressure.
- Vehicle fails to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is depressed, in one case linked to a diagnosed central processing unit issue.
- Brake lights fail to illuminate when the pedal is pressed, sometimes appearing alongside a traction control warning light.
- ABS warning light turns on intermittently during driving and stays on until the vehicle is restarted.
When 2017 Nissan Sentra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 3, 2018, latest Jul 23, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Nissan Sentra have?
- NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for the 2017 Sentra, which is 12% of the 230 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Nissan Sentra?
- No related recall is listed for the brake complaint area on the 2017 Sentra.
- At what mileage do 2017 Sentra brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2017 Sentra is 39,500 miles.
- Have brake problems caused crashes on the 2017 Sentra?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint area for the 2017 Sentra shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries reported.
- How does 2017 compare to other Sentra years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 Sentra's 12% brake complaint share is lower than the 2018 (23%) and 2011 (20%) model years, but higher than the 2012 and 2015 years, which were both at 6%.