2015 Nissan Sentra problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 351 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Nissan Sentra, filed between 2015-03-07 and 2026-08-17. The most common problem areas are the power train (172, 49%), engine (68, 19%) and vehicle speed control (49, 14%). Owners reported 23 crashes, 3 fires and 23 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2015 Nissan Sentra complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 172 | 49% | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 68 | 19% | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 54 | 15% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 49 | 14% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 44 | 13% | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 7% | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 5% | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 14 | 4% | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 2% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 2% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 4 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Power train: 172 complaints
- 172 complaints of 351 (49%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 24 of them also name the engine; owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Nissan Sentra covers this system.
Engine: 68 complaints
- 68 complaints of 351 (19%) name the engine.
- 24 of them also name the power train; owners reported 1 crash and 2 fires in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Nissan Sentra covers this system.
Vehicle speed control: 49 complaints
- 49 complaints of 351 (14%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 23 of them also name the power train; owners reported 2 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Nissan Sentra covers this system.
Air bags: 44 complaints
- 44 complaints of 351 (13%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 3 of them also name the power train; owners reported 16 crashes, 1 fire and 17 injuries in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 Nissan Sentra; the latest, campaign 16V244000, says: “In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied.”
Electrical system: 25 complaints
- 25 complaints of 351 (7%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 6 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 fires in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Nissan Sentra covers this system.
Service brakes: 17 complaints
- 17 complaints of 351 (5%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 4 of them also name the engine; owners reported 5 crashes and 4 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Nissan Sentra covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 12 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names SENTRA, model year 2015. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2015 Nissan Sentra recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Sentra?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2015 Nissan Sentra's most common problem areas are the power train (172 of 351 complaints), engine (68 of 351 complaints) and vehicle speed control (49 of 351 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2015 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA has 351 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Nissan Sentra, including 23 reported crashes and 3 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Sentra's problems?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Nissan Sentra; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.