The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
2014
Nissan Sentra
EPA MPG:
33 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
33 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
Learn More.
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Sentra to be more reliable than other new cars. This prediction is based on the Nissan brand score.
The 2014 Nissan Sentra has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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The 2014 Nissan Sentra has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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2014 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Nissan Sentra
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vs. Similar Cars
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Chevrolet Cruze
Ford C-MAX
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Honda Civic
Honda Civic
Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Elantra
Kia Soul
Kia Soul
Mazda 3
Mazda 3
Subaru Impreza
Subaru Impreza
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius C
Toyota Prius C
Toyota Prius V
Toyota Prius V
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Jetta
Nissan vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
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Engine Electrical
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Transmission Major
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Transmission Minor
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Drive System
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NA
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Fuel System/Emissions
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NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Exhaust
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NA
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NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Brakes
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Climate System
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
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Electrical Accessories
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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2018
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2020*
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2021
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2022
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2023
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2024
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Powertrain
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2017
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2018
NA
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2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
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2024
NA
Engine Major
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NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
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2009
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2010
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2012
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2013*
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2018
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2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
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2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011
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2012
NA
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
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2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
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2012
NA
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
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2012
NA
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
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2012
NA
2013*
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2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Drive System
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
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2012
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2013*
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2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Exhaust
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
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2012
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2013*
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2014
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2016
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2017
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2018
NA
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2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
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2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Brakes
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
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2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011
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2012
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2013*
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2015
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2016
NA
2017
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2018
NA
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2020*
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2021
NA
2022
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2023
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2024
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Climate System
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2001
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2002
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2003
NA
2004
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2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2014
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NA
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024
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Build Quality
2000*
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2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
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NA
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2010
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2012
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
NA
2019
2020*
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2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
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2024
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Electrical Accessories
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011
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2012
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2014
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2015
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2016
NA
2017
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2018
NA
2019
2020*
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
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2024
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Body Hardware
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2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007*
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2016
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2017
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2018
NA
2019
2020*
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2021
NA
2022
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2023
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2024
NA
Paint/Trim
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2001
NA
2002
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2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007*
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2014
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2020*
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2021
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2022
NA
2023
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2024
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Noises/Leaks
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NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
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2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013*
NA
2014
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2017
NA
2018
NA
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2020*
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2021
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2022
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
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2004
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2005
NA
2006
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2014
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2021
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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
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data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
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AIR BAGS
Apr 13, 2017
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
What should you do:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
17V253000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
30038
AIR BAGS
Apr 26, 2016
If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat, there will be an increased risk of injury to the child in the CRS.
Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a CRS is in the seat.
What should you do:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners are warned not to install a CRS in the front seat. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
16V242000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
645898
AIR BAGS
Apr 26, 2016
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. 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. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
What should you do:
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
16V244000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
3296947
AIR BAGS
Oct 20, 2015
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
What should you do:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
15V681000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
919
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 25, 2014
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
What should you do:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
14V138000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
989701
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