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2023 Nissan Sentra problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2023 Nissan Sentra is among the quieter years of the Sentra on NHTSA's books: 33 complaints (79% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (8), driver assistance (7), and other (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

33

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2023 compare to other Sentra years?

Sentra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted871 complaints1982: 1 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 4 complaints1985: 6 complaints1986: 9 complaints1987: 46 complaints1988: 40 complaints1989: 49 complaints1990: 45 complaints1991: 77 complaints1992: 81 complaints1993: 89 complaints1994: 130 complaints1995: 158 complaints1996: 177 complaints1997: 138 complaints1998: 76 complaints1999: 74 complaints2000: 236 complaints2001: 307 complaints2002: 388 complaints2003: 240 complaints2004: 235 complaints2005: 224 complaints2006: 155 complaints2007: 215 complaints2008: 233 complaints2009: 81 complaints2010: 212 complaints2011: 199 complaints2012: 260 complaints2013: 871 complaints2014: 524 complaints2015: 496 complaints2016: 400 complaints2017: 339 complaints2018: 285 complaints2019: 356 complaints2020: 316 complaints2021: 209 complaints2022: 141 complaints2023: 33 complaints2024: 52 complaints2025: 42 complaints2026: 13 complaints
Sentra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Nissan Sentra problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System824%
Driver Assistance721%
Other412%
Steering412%
Engine39%
Transmission26%
Fuel System26%
Brakes26%
Speed Control13%

Does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V154000AirbagsFebruary 27, 2024 · 351 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Consequence

An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“• rear back up camera failing, showing no image possibly due to faulty wiring or faulty harness. • inability to see directly behind vehicle while in reverse • problem was not confirmed by dealership • no inspection has been done, due to research online the vehicle has been know to have a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 29, 2024

“• rear back up camera failing, showing no image possibly due to faulty wiring or faulty harness. • inability to see directly behind vehicle while in reverse • problem was not confirmed by dealership • no inspection has been done, due to research online the vehicle has been know to have a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · November 29, 2024

“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that after making a right turn while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle jerked to the right and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained back pain from the crash, and medical attention was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · November 19, 2023 · crash

“Shifter Knob popped off when shifting to different gears, this can cause issues with transmission and safety while driving and shifting gears. Shifter Knob should not just pop off without force.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 22, 2025

“ The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and unintendedly decelerated. The vehicle was driven to the parking lot and came to a complete stop. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. Upon arrival at the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 14, 2026

2023 Nissan Sentra — common questions

Is the 2023 Nissan Sentra reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 33 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Sentra year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2023 Sentra problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (8 complaints), driver assistance (7 complaints), other (4 complaints).

Does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Sentra years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sentra years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2002, 2019, 2017, 2020, 2001, 2018, 2012, 2003, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2005, 1996, 1995, 2006, 1994. The cleanest record among Sentra years belongs to 1983.

How safe is the 2023 Nissan Sentra?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2023 Nissan Sentra earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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.