2020 Nissan Sentra problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 205 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Nissan Sentra, filed between 2020-05-08 and 2026-09-21. The most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (60, 29%), steering (55, 27%) and electrical system (45, 22%). Owners reported 8 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2020 Nissan Sentra complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 60 | 29% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 55 | 27% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 47 | 23% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 45 | 22% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 25 | 12% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 11 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 10 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2% | 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.
Forward collision avoidance: 60 complaints
- 60 complaints of 205 (29%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 18 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 3 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Nissan Sentra covers this system.
Steering: 55 complaints
- 55 complaints of 205 (27%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 6 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 2 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2020 Nissan Sentra; the latest, campaign 23V581000, says: “The left and/or right tie rod may bend.”
Electrical system: 45 complaints
- 45 complaints of 205 (22%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 10 of them also name the unknown or other; owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Nissan Sentra covers this system.
Service brakes: 25 complaints
- 25 complaints of 205 (12%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 18 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Nissan Sentra covers this system.
Back over prevention: 11 complaints
- 11 complaints of 205 (5%) name the back over prevention — the rear-view camera and rear back-over warning systems.
- 3 of them also name the unknown or other; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2020 Nissan Sentra; the recall, campaign 23V628000, says: “Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image.”
Suspension: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 205 (5%) name the suspension — springs, shocks and struts, control arms and ball joints.
- 5 of them also name the steering; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Nissan Sentra covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2026 | 12 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names SENTRA, model year 2020. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2020 Nissan Sentra recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Sentra?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2020 Nissan Sentra's most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (60 of 205 complaints), steering (55 of 205 complaints) and electrical system (45 of 205 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2020 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA has 205 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Nissan Sentra, including 8 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Nissan Sentra's problems?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Nissan Sentra; 2 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.