2015 Nissan Sentra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 351 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Sentra. The most-reported areas: Power Train (172), Engine (68), Unknown Or Other (54).
Key takeaways
- 351 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 172 | 49% |
| Engine | 68 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 54 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 44 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 5% |
| Structure | 14 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 3% |
| Steering | 6 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2% |
| Suspension | 5 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-08-17
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the steering wheel turned independently. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into an apartment complex wall. The ...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-06
I am writing to report a life-threatening, sudden-onset mechanical defect in my vehicle’s Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). While driving in heavy traffic, my son experienced a complete and sudden loss of motive power without any warning or dashboard lights. The vehicle abruptly stopped accelerating in a live l...
Visibility - filed 2026-07-18
I bought this item from Temu, took it to the mechanic, the mechanic said it is garbage, the condenser will explode under pressure and the compressor ECV is not working
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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.