2020 Nissan Sentra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Sentra. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (60), Steering (55), Unknown Or Other (49).
Key takeaways
- 208 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 60 | 29% |
| Steering | 55 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 49 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 22% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 12% |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 5% |
| Engine | 10 | 5% |
| Power Train | 10 | 5% |
| Suspension | 10 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2020 Nissan Sentra
GarageDex's verified specs for this car. Each Buy button searches Amazon for that exact part.
- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-02
My 2020 Nissan Sentra began experiencing repeated episodes of unexpectedly stalling and shutting off at stoplights and stop signs. The vehicle would also jerk, shake while idling, and experience fluctuating RPMs. An oil-pressure warning light appeared during these incidents. The cause of the malfunction remains unknown...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-25
Rear camera is not working. Locking system in the back passenger door don’t work
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-02
2020 Nissan Sentra , had been affected, Fuel system and or transmission has been affected , I also communicated this with Nissan Consumers affairs on 9/1, case number(57016532) they didn’t bother to help. I also went to the dealer twice . They also were unbothered and monotone . It’s a safety issue since the car stalls...
Diagnose it yourself
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
More for the 2020 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.