2012 Nissan Sentra engine problems
The 2012 Nissan Sentra has 40 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
40
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AT NIGHT, JUST BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE, AND STRUCK A TRAILER THAT WAS NOT CLEARLY NOTICEABLE (DID NOT HAVE CLEAR REFLECTORS). AT 5 MPH, THE HOOD WAS CRUNCHED LIKE AN ACCORDION, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND THE CAR IS CONSIDERED TOTALED. WHAT WOULD THE CONSEQUENCES…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the 2012 Nissan Sentra engine — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.