2025 Nissan Sentra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2025 Nissan Sentra has a complaint index of 35, ranking 14th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict. It has 30 complaints, 4 recalls, and no do-not-drive orders, with suspension/wheels/tires the top problem area at 27% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 Sentra years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 30
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 33.5
- 30 city / 39 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2025 Nissan Sentra problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (27%)
- Other6 (20%)
- Engine5 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (17%)
- Electrical System4 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (13%)
- Seat Belts3 (10%)
- Structure & Body3 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (10%)
- Brakes2 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Wheels have cracked or split, leading to tire blowouts and loss of control at highway speed.
- Some cars have wobbled or shaken while driving on rain-grooved or diamond-ground concrete highways, especially with the 17-inch wheel package.
- Owners describe sudden engine shutdown or total power loss in traffic, with the dash going blank and no warning.
- Rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring have failed to activate or work at all, in one case leading to a low-speed collision with a pole.
- A 'Shift to Park' message has appeared while driving along with a loss of motive power and an illuminated check-engine light.
- Some drivers report a loss of steering and power while going downhill, with fluid leaking from the front left underside.
2025 Nissan Sentra recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V410000Jun 26, 2026Transmission & Powertrain946 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, 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. In addition, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 August 12, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 30, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V023000Jan 20, 2026Structure & Body26,432 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V807000Nov 20, 2025Visibility & Wipers41,797 vehicles
Visibility:windshield
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 21, 2025.
2025 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.
2025 compared with other Sentra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Nissan Sentra reliable?
- Compared to other Sentra model years, the 2025 rates Good, with a complaint index of 35 and rank 14 out of 21 years (1 being worst).
- What problems does the 2025 Nissan Sentra have?
- NHTSA complaints point to suspension, wheels and tires (27% of complaints, including cracked wheels), engine issues (17%), and collision avoidance/camera system failures (17%).
- Does the 2025 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Sentra, covering the CVT driveshaft, door strikers, windshield glass bubbles, and a driver's seat frame that may not be fully secured. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- At what mileage do 2025 Sentra problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported complaints for this year is 7,950 miles, though specific problem areas like engine complaints show a median of 3,004 miles and collision avoidance failures show 14,125 miles.
- How does the 2025 Sentra compare to the worst Sentra years?
- The 2025 Sentra's complaint index of 35 is far below the worst-rated years, such as 2013 (complaint index 100, Avoid) and 2015 (complaint index 95, Avoid).