2024 Nissan Sentra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2024 Nissan Sentra has a complaint index of 20, the second-lowest among all model years, earning a Best verdict. It has 40 complaints, 3 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 28% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #17 of 21 Sentra years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 40
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 33.5
- 30 city / 39 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2024 Nissan Sentra problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (28%)
- Steering10 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (23%)
- Brakes6 (15%)
- Other6 (15%)
- Structure & Body4 (10%)
- Engine3 (8%)
- Airbags2 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the front left driveshaft separating from the CVT assembly, causing loss of steering and braking control.
- Owners describe the front wheel or ball joint separating from the control arm while driving, leading to sudden loss of control.
- Some report the vehicle losing power or shutting off unexpectedly in traffic, including one case tied to a crash.
- Brake complaints include reports of pedals not responding at speed and rear brakes found to have no pad contact.
- Owners describe loud creaking or popping noises from the front end when turning, sometimes traced to axle issues at low mileage.
- One report describes an unintended acceleration event while parking that ended in a collision.
2024 Nissan Sentra recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V498000Jul 1, 2024Visibility & Wipers1,608 vehicles
Visibility:windshield
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: An owner who cannot see their VIN clearly may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA38.
- NHTSA 24V304000Apr 29, 2024Transmission & Powertrain9,645 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, or may have a loose or missing retaining clip, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA37.
- 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.
2024 Nissan Sentra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 39 MPG
- Combined
- 33.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,925
- 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.
2024 compared with other Sentra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Nissan Sentra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Sentra ranks among the better years for this model, with a complaint index of 20 and a Best verdict relative to other Sentra model years.
- Does the 2024 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Sentra covering the windshield VIN visibility issue, a front driveshaft/CVT assembly problem, and a driver's airbag replacement. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2024 Nissan Sentra?
- Electrical System complaints lead with 11 complaints, making up 28% of all reported issues, followed closely by Steering and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 25% each.
- How does the 2024 Sentra compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 20, the 2024 Sentra ranks 17th worst (meaning low-complaint) out of 21 model years, well below years like 2013 and 2015 which hit complaint indexes of 100 and 95.
- What mileage do problems tend to appear on the 2024 Sentra?
- Median mileage at failure varies by area: Electrical System issues showed up around 31,489 miles, Suspension around 30,000 miles, and Transmission & Powertrain around 28,000 miles.