2017 Nissan Sentra: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings
The 2017 Nissan Sentra has 3 open NHTSA safety recalls and 228 owner complaints on file, with an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.
The 2017 Nissan Sentra has 3 open safety recalls and 228 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Sentra had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.
Safety recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
AIR BAGS
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
What owners complain about
The systems 2017 Nissan Sentra owners report most often to federal regulators:
NHTSA crash-test ratings
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. The 2017 Nissan Sentra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.
What problems do 2017 Nissan Sentra owners report?
Owners have filed 228 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, most often about the power train, engine, unknown or other.
How do I check a specific Sentra's history?
Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.
Check a specific 2017 Nissan Sentra
This page covers the model. For one exact car, run its 17-character VIN to confirm its recalls, mileage and title.
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