2026 Nissan Sentra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Sentra. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (8), Wheels (3), Back Over Prevention (3).
Key takeaways
- 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 42% |
| Wheels | 3 | 16% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 16% |
| Engine | 2 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 11% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 11% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 11% |
| Seats | 1 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NISSAN SENTRA 4 DR N/A FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-17
Backup camera is blurry almost non-usable have gone to Nissan they've told me that they are aware of the problem but are probably not going to issue a recall for something that is mandated by law to have and to work properly for a new vehicle
Seats - filed 2026-10-15
So my seat pump which raises and lowers my seat went out and broke. Nissan has said it’s covered under warranty. It’s been 40 days since Nissan was first notified and they have my order on backorder. They refuse to give me a rental or park my car on their dealership lot while it awaits the part. The part is still on ba...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-12
The rearview backup camera system on my 2026 Nissan Sentra is malfunctioning. The camera image is extremely blurry and grainy, making it nearly unusable and preventing me from clearly seeing the area behind the vehicle when reversing. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request, and the camera malfunction can ...
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More for the 2026 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.