CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Nissan Sentra has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 4 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (68 reports).
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180Owner complaints
10Crashes reported
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2012 Nissan Sentra recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Most common 2012 Nissan Sentra problems
Problem areas named in the 180 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 68 |
| Engine | 39 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
| Structure | 17 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Visibility | 11 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,504.
My ABS light and skid light is staying on all the time.
The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving at 40 MPH and passing a side street, another driver traveling in a Subaru failed to yield. As a result, the Subaru collided with the passenger side of the contact's vehicle sending the vehicle careening off the roadway and into a wooded area only coming to a complete stop after colliding with a tree. The air bags did not deploy resulting in the driver sustaining injuries that the contact attributed to the failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the insurance provider. A police report was filed and injuries were reported. The drive
car stalled no power in gas pedal traveling across for lane traffic just lost power to the gas pedal. was able to pull over and tuned off car after a few minutes of sitting power was restore and was able to drive again I have been told this is a transmission issue I am not sure but defiantly a safety issue losing power like that
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to turn on the headlights, the air bags deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to Special Coverage Adjustment: 23520 Passenger Presence Sensor (PPS) Module; however, the VIN was not included in the Special Coverage Adjustment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.
2012 Nissan Sentra questions
Does the 2012 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Nissan Sentra at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (68), Engine (39), Vehicle Speed Control (22).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Nissan Sentra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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