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2023 Nissan Sentra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2023 Nissan Sentra has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any Sentra year, earning a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 20 complaints, 1 recall for airbags, and 1 crash out of 21 model years tracked.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#21 of 21 Sentra years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
20
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2024
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
32.5
28.5 city / 38 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2023 Nissan Sentra problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System8 (40%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (35%)
  3. Other5 (25%)
  4. Engine4 (20%)
  5. Steering4 (20%)
  6. Brakes2 (10%)
  7. Fuel System2 (10%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain2 (10%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle jerking to the right during a low-speed turn and crashing into a parked vehicle.
  • Some describe the brakes refusing to release in adverse weather, requiring extra pedal pressure to get the car moving again.
  • Drivers report the Forward Emergency Brake system flashing a warning light and malfunctioning after repeated dealer repairs to an axle-related clicking noise.
  • The Forward Collision Warning and rear parking sensors reportedly trigger false alarms for pedestrians who are not in the vehicle's path.
  • Some owners describe the dashboard, speedometer, and lights shutting off briefly while driving, then returning with malfunction indicators lit.
  • Others report the rear back-up camera losing its image intermittently, suspected to be caused by a wiring or harness fault.
2023 Nissan Sentra complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2023Apr 2024Nov 2024May 2025Sep 2025May 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2023 (2).

2023 Nissan Sentra recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V154000Feb 27, 2024Airbags351 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

    Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

2023 Nissan Sentra fuel economy and fuel cost

City
28.5 MPG
Highway
38 MPG
Combined
32.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,000
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2023 compared with other Sentra years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Caution65131332.5
2022Good2581232.5
2023Best020132.5
2024Best2040333.5
2025Good3530433.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Sentra ranks best among all 21 Sentra model years with data, with a complaint index of 0 and 20 total complaints.
What problems does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA complaints most often cite the Electrical System (8 complaints, 40% share) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (7 complaints, 35% share), including camera and forward-collision warning issues.
Does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have a recall?
Yes, one recall (24V154000) covers a manufacturing issue with the driver's front airbag assembly; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2023 Sentra compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 0 and a Best verdict, the 2023 Sentra ranks well ahead of years like 2013 (complaint index 100, Avoid) and 2015 (complaint index 95, Avoid).
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Nissan Sentra?
EPA rates the 2023 Sentra at 32.5 mpg combined (28.5 city / 38 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,000.

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.