CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Nissan Sentra has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA, including 29 crashes, 6 fires, 21 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (76 reports).
2017 Nissan Sentra recalls
Brake lights may fail to illuminate, raising crash risk
The brake light switch on certain Nissan Sentra vehicles may become contaminated.
Ignition Can Slip Into Accessory Mode and Stall Engine
Some vehicles with a mechanical key ignition can have the ignition switch move from the run position to the accessory position over time.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
A manufacturing error in the passenger front airbag inflators means the airbag may not deploy properly in a crash.
Most common 2017 Nissan Sentra problems
Problem areas named in the 231 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 76 |
| Engine | 48 |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 |
| Electrical System | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 |
| Air Bags | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 |
| Steering | 14 |
| Structure | 9 |
What owners report
Premature CVT failure. On XXX the CVT transmission in my vehicle was replaced at 95,126 miles. I paid $4,754.00 for the repair. On XXX while traveling out of [XXX], the replacement CVT transmission failed suddenly on the highway. The vehicle lost power without warning, forcing me to immediately move onto the shoulder with hazard lights to avoid being struck by traffic. The mileage at the time of failure was 151,226. The vehicle was towed to the nearest Nissan dealership, where I paid $212.25 for a diagnostic. I was informed that the transmission had failed again and that I needed another replacement. The estimate for the new transmission and related services was $9,756.32, with the transmi
My 2017 Sentra is suffering from the exact silicone outgassing defect detailed in Recall 21V135000. My replacement switches keep failing because the car requires the updated protective grommet, but Nissan is excluding my VIN from receiving the campaign kit.
My car was legally parked on the street near my apartment, and was hit about a month ago that left my car totaled and my trunk completely crushed in, and the back seat caved in. My car was then hit a 2nd time two weeks ago, from the back, and both times, my car ricocheted and hit the car parked in front of mine. Both times. Police said first driver had to be going at least 80 to 90 mph, and would definitely killer someone if anyone was sitting in my back seat. 2nd car was going just as fast. Not as much damage to his front fender and minor side damage, but his air bag deployed. Why did my Nissan Sentra not deploy ANY airbags for EITHER of those accidents? Luckily I was not in or driving the
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving the vehicle he could tell the vehicle gears were slipping, on a different occasion the vehicle downshifted on its own suddenly almost causing a crash. The contact stated there were times where the vehicle would downshift suddenly and would slow all the way down causing the vehicle to come to a stop, having to shift into neutral then back into drive, and the contact stated he could hear very loud grinding noise from the gears. The vehicle was towed to a residence, and the dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,600.
I have been experiencing the cvt transmission slipping the last two weeks. I contacted Nissan so see if my vin was a vehicle affected by 2017 cvt transmission recalls. They advised me it was not affected because my vin did not match their systems affected vehicles. Today my vehicle transmission broke down completely on my way home and had to get towed home. This could have been prevented had Nissan honored my vehicle cvt transmisson recall since it is a 2017 model as the ones affected. Now i have a vehicle i cant drive.
2017 Nissan Sentra questions
Does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Nissan Sentra: Brake lights may fail to illuminate, raising crash risk; Ignition Can Slip Into Accessory Mode and Stall Engine; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 231 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (76), Engine (48), Unknown Or Other (38).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.