2012 Nissan Sentra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Sentra. The most-reported areas: Power Train (68), Engine (39), Vehicle Speed Control (22).
Key takeaways
- 180 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 68 | 38% |
| Engine | 39 | 22% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 11% |
| Structure | 17 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 7% |
| Visibility | 10 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 5% |
| Steering | 9 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4% |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2025-08-01
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the ...
Service Brakes - filed 2025-02-12
My ABS light and skid light is staying on all the time.
Air Bags - filed 2024-11-18
The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving at 40 MPH and passing a side street, another driver traveling in a Subaru failed to yield. As a result, the Subaru collided with the passenger side of the contact's vehicle sending the vehicle careening off the roadway and i...
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More for the 2012 Nissan Sentra
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.