2021 Nissan Sentra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
214 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Nissan Sentra, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 33/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Driver assistance leads the reports.
Typical
Where 2021 sits among all Sentra years
What owners report
“This has happened twice while driving down the road, 2021 Nissan Sentra AEB system locked up the brakes with nothing in front of vehicle to cause the system to be activated.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2021 Sentra
“Only the drivers window works. The passenger and 2 rear windows won't go up or down.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2021 Sentra
“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V581000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2021 Sentra
Recalls (3)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness.…
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Fix: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any…
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…
Technical service bulletins
132 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2021 Nissan Sentra. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2021 Sentra TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2021 Nissan Sentra reliable?
The 2021 Nissan Sentra drew 214 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 33/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2021 Nissan Sentra problems?
The top reported problems for the 2021 Nissan Sentra are driver assistance (52 complaints), electrical (44), and steering (40).
Does the 2021 Nissan Sentra have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2021 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.