Nissan Sentra: Best & Worst Years
Nissan Sentra: 7 model years indexed, 2,161 NHTSA owner complaints and 26 recall campaigns on record. Best year 2012, worst 2013.
Nissan Sentra: 7 model years indexed, 2,161 NHTSA owner complaints and 26 recall campaigns on record. Best year 2012, worst 2013.
Best year in our data: 2012 (score 79). Worst: 2013 (score 8, AVOID).
| Year | Score | Verdict | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31 | AVOID | 204 | 4 |
| 2016 | 25 | AVOID | 267 | 6 |
| 2015 | 35 | AVOID | 350 | 3 |
| 2014 | 18 | AVOID | 380 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 | AVOID | 638 | 6 |
| 2012 | 79 | BUY | 180 | 0 |
| 2011 | 72 | BUY | 142 | 2 |
Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-08-20