1. Nissan Sentra
  2. Problems
  3. Structure

Nissan Sentra Structure Problems

14
Owner complaint records in our dataset
9
Years with records
2000–2019
Stored years

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.

Among these 14 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaints by year

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • April 17, 2019

    Structure

    2019 nissan sentra sr. Consumer writes in regards to damaged hood on vehicle. *ld *js the manufacturer was notified and stated that there was a design error that causes the paint to chip when the wiper blades were lifted. *js

    ODI 11220116

    2019 records in this system

  • July 4, 2013 · 8,800 miles

    Structure · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · Visibility

    I was driving my nissan sentra over i-25 and suddenly moon roof exploded. I heard a gunshot and glasses flying.this is a serious safety issue and nissan must issue recall or replacement for all affected vehicles. It sounds like vehicle manufacturing defect. I read several forums on internet and came to know that several people experienced the same issue with several other cars. *tr

    ODI 10523304

    2012 records in this system

  • June 3, 2013

    Structure

    2012 nissan sentra. Consumer writes in regards to water leak causing vehicle electrical problems. *smd the consumer stated every time it rained, it leaked inside the vehicle, causing electrical problems in the dash. The dealer stated the water was coming through the firewall.

    ODI 10522357

    2012 records in this system

  • May 29, 2013 · 247 miles

    Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes · Structure

    1st incident with our new 2013 nissan sentra occurred @ 247 mi., in our possession less than 1 week, going 50mph (2 children in car with me), car just shut off. Dealer reset computer system. It has been down hill since, i took it in today for the 5th time since it was purchased 3.5 months ago (it now has 3700mi). Repeated issues with rpm's running high anywhere between 2,000 & 4,000 or at an all most stop will…

    ODI 10542703

    2013 records in this system

  • October 14, 2008

    Structure

    Rear bumper detached from the rest of car. When taken to a body shop the clips had gone bad. *tr

    ODI 10365087

    2005 records in this system

  • June 1, 2008 · 70,000 miles

    Structure

    I own a 2002 nissan sentra and at a routine oil change i was informed that the plastic handle on my oil dipstick broke off and the dipstick is stuck down in the tube. The dealer wants $350 to remove it. I understand that this is a very common problem and that it could cause more serious problems. *tr

    ODI 10241170

    2002 records in this system

  • December 18, 2007 · 86,620 miles

    Structure

    Oil dipstick is made of plastic and the handle broke off leaving the stick stuck in the tube. *tr

    ODI 10212358

    2001 records in this system

  • July 10, 2007

    Structure

    The plastic handle on the oil dipstick is broken. I have searched for a solution on the internet and found that this is a very common problem with nissan sentra. Mine is a 2002 sentra gxe. *tr

    ODI 10240497

    2002 records in this system