2025 Nissan Sentra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#10 most-complained of 16 Sentra years
The 2025 Nissan Sentra has 30 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 40, and 4 recalls, ranking 10th of 16 model years. NHTSA calls this a Good year relative to other Sentra years, with the top problem area being Suspension, Wheels & Tires.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 33.5
- 30 city / 39 hwy
Top 2025 Nissan Sentra problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of steering and power while driving downhill, with fluid leaking from the front left underside of the vehicle after a crash.
- Rear cross-traffic alert reportedly failed to activate during low-speed reversing, resulting in a collision with no warning chime or light.
- Wheel rims have cracked or split apart while driving, in one case following a tire blowout on the highway.
- Owners describe the engine shutting down and losing power multiple times in traffic shortly after purchase, with the dash going blank and no prior warning.
- Electrical system messages such as "Engine Stall - Stop Safely" and "System Malfunction" reportedly appeared while driving, accompanied by warning lights and stalling.
- Rear seatbelt alarms reportedly triggered incorrectly, sounding as unbuckled even after the belt was fastened.
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?
- NHTSA lists 30 complaints and a complaint index of 40 for the 2025 Sentra, ranking it 10th out of 16 model years with a Good verdict relative to other Sentra years.
- Does the 2025 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering the CVT/driveshaft assembly, door strikers, windshield glass bubbles, and a driver's seat frame that may not be fully secured.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 8 of 30 complaints, or 27% of the total, with 2 reported crashes.
- How does the 2025 Sentra compare to other bad Sentra years?
- The 2025 Sentra's complaint index of 40 is well below the 2013 Sentra's index of 100, which NHTSA data ranks as the worst Sentra year with 638 complaints and 6 recalls.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
- EPA rates the 2025 Sentra at 33.5 mpg combined (30 city / 39 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,925.