2012 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Steering · Unknown Or Other
CANNOT MOVE CAR OUT OF PARK.
ODI 11254460
Steering
Power steering assist (electric in this vehicle) suddenly failed while driving on city street at 25 mph. The "ps" warning light came on car had been driven about 5 minutes before this incident, and i had just made a right turn. Steering became difficult, but i was able to return home. The next day, i started the car and drove around the block; the power steering worked and the warning light was off. I have not…
ODI 11076544
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. While stationary and while driving various speeds, the steering wheel made a squeaky grinding noise and shook when being turned left or right. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
ODI 11093390
Steering
We own a nissan sentra 2012. I was driving my car to the mechanic in order to do an oil change. Five blocks before entering the mechanic shop, i heard a strong metallic noise on the left bottom part of my car. I asked the mechanic to check such noise. He told me that it was the electric rack and pinion unit. It was broken. According to him it is very rare that this part of the car could be broken in a 2012 car.…
ODI 10746693
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
The vehicle drifts both directions while driving, when braking it seriously pulls right. I have only had the car 6 weeks and haven't hit anything yet but if there are narrow lanes with parked cars i may not be so lucky. There are other problems the heat shields that cover the exhaust come loose and the air sensors in the tires leak so you need to put air in the tires weekly.
ODI 10733737
Steering · Suspension
I recently purchased a 2012 nissan sentra. I immediately noticed the vehicle drifting to the left. As part of a will owe from the dealership i asked for this to be repaired. First alignment. After the alignment was done i was informed the "specs" were fine and the technician mentioned this could also be road crown or torque pull which is normal for front wheel drive vehicles. ?? I asked for a second look, this time…
ODI 10555698
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver which prevented him from turning the vehicle. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician stated the failure was not detected and the failure…
ODI 10486563