2006 Nissan Sentra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Nissan Sentra. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (30), Engine (19), Engine And Engine Cooling (14).
Key takeaways
- 116 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 30 | 26% |
| Engine | 19 | 16% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 9% |
| Fuel System | 9 | 8% |
| Gasoline | 9 | 8% |
| Power Train | 8 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 5% |
| Tires | 6 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Nissan Sentra 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2025-06-24
Bought a 2006 Nissan Sentra from an individual as a first car for my grandson. Drivers Seatbelt does not retract. Took to body shop and they said it was a safety issue and we would need to take it to the dealer. The Nissan Dealer in Chattanooga said that they could not repair it as the part was discontinued. Did not ...
Power Train,engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2023-04-21
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated then stalled. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be dia...
Air Bags - filed 2022-09-16
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light would remain illuminated and the b1066 front passenger air bag module due to electrical circuit shortage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.