Nissan Sentra 2013–2019
7th generation (B17)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20263,285 complaints, 1,952 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 1,952
- Median of reported failures
- 50,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Transmission and driveline (29.5%)
- Recalls
- 13
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 15,500 and 81,361 miles.
Figure 1 · Nissan Sentra 2013–2019 · 1,952 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 305 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 13 complaints (0.7%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 1,116
- 25%
- 15,500
- Median
- 50,000
- 75%
- 81,361
- 90%
- 107,895
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 305 | 15.6% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 78 | 4.0% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 95 | 4.9% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 55 | 2.8% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 65 | 3.3% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 53 | 2.7% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 62 | 3.2% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 61 | 3.1% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 97 | 5.0% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 84 | 4.3% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 69 | 3.5% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 64 | 3.3% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 94 | 4.8% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 76 | 3.9% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 83 | 4.3% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 81 | 4.1% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 75 | 3.8% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 57 | 2.9% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 67 | 3.4% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 54 | 2.8% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 52 | 2.7% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 45 | 2.3% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 45 | 2.3% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 24 | 1.2% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 19 | 1.0% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 12 | 0.6% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 12 | 0.6% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 13 | 0.7% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 7 | 0.4% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 9 | 0.5% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 13 | 0.7% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 3,285 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra, and 1,952 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 15,500 and 81,361 miles. The median is 50,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the transmission and driveline (29.5% of complaints, typically around 77,000 miles), the engine (10.8% of complaints, typically around 54,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (10.3% of complaints, typically around 46,000 miles).
13 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra were filed by 50,000 miles and 90% by 108,000 miles — figures drawn from 1,952 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
13 reports (0.7%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Sentra reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2013–2019 Sentra: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,952 mileage-tagged complaints, 13 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 13 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check transmission (CVT) on 2013–2018 cars. JATCO RE0F11A judder, shudder at light throttle, hesitation and premature failure. Valve-body bore wear causes line-pressure leakage and sticking solenoids; P0741 torque-converter-lockup and related judder codes are the…
- Check engine (1.8l mra8de) on 2013–2019 cars. Elevated oil consumption and timing-chain noise complaints at higher mileage.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 16,000 and 81,000 miles, with a median of 50,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the transmission and driveline and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 54,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Nissan Sentra 2013–2019
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Airbag system265 reports22,0005,000–53,000Airbag system: 265 reports, median 22,000 miles, middle half 5,000 to 53,000 miles.
- Brakes259 reports24,0005,000–48,000Brakes: 259 reports, median 24,000 miles, middle half 5,000 to 48,000 miles.
- Electrical system275 reports41,00015,000–70,000Electrical system: 275 reports, median 41,000 miles, middle half 15,000 to 70,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise338 reports46,00012,000–71,000Problems owners could not categorise: 338 reports, median 46,000 miles, middle half 12,000 to 71,000 miles.
- Throttle and speed control220 reports47,00019,000–77,000Throttle and speed control: 220 reports, median 47,000 miles, middle half 19,000 to 77,000 miles.
- Engine354 reports54,00018,000–82,000Engine: 354 reports, median 54,000 miles, middle half 18,000 to 82,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline968 reports77,00051,000–99,000Transmission and driveline: 968 reports, median 77,000 miles, middle half 51,000 to 99,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 968 | 29.5% | 77,000 | 51,000–99,000 |
| Engine | 354 | 10.8% | 54,000 | 18,000–82,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 338 | 10.3% | 46,000 | 12,000–71,000 |
| Electrical system | 275 | 8.4% | 41,000 | 15,000–70,000 |
| Airbag system | 265 | 8.1% | 22,000 | 5,000–53,000 |
| Brakes | 259 | 7.9% | 24,000 | 5,000–48,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 220 | 6.7% | 47,000 | 19,000–77,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 92 | 2.8% | 45,000 | 27,000–77,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 86 | 2.6% | 38,000 | 8,000–59,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 77 | 2.3% | 51,000 | 27,000–79,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Nissan Sentra 2013–2019 · 1,952 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 56% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 80% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 94% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.7% of reports (13) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
56% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Airbag system — median 22,000 mi
- Brakes — median 24,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 51,000–99,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 18,000–82,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 12,000–71,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 15,000–70,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — middle half 19,000–77,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
80% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 54,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 46,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 41,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 22,000 mi
- Brakes — median 24,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 47,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 51,000–99,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
94% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 77,000 mi
- Engine — median 54,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 46,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 41,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 22,000 mi
- Brakes — median 24,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 47,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 50,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 29.5% of complaints (968 reports, 623 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 77,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 51,000 and 99,000 miles.
A single system taking 29.5% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The engine accounts for 10.8% of complaints (354 reports, 202 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 54,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 18,000 and 82,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 10.3% of complaints (338 reports, 157 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 46,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 12,000 and 71,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 8.4% of complaints (275 reports, 148 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 41,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 15,000 and 70,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 8.1% of complaints (265 reports, 161 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 22,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,000 and 53,000 miles.
The brakes account for 7.9% of complaints (259 reports, 190 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail early — a median of 24,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,000 and 48,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2013 model year drew the most — 871 complaints — while 2018 drew the fewest at 286. The median year sits at 401.
That makes 2013 an outlier: roughly 2.2 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 13 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (6), the electrical system (3), the exterior lighting (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 3,285 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 230 (7.0%)
- Fires
- 45
- Injury reports
- 143
- Fatality reports
- 3
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Transmission (cvt) 2013–2018
JATCO RE0F11A judder, shudder at light throttle, hesitation and premature failure. Valve-body bore wear causes line-pressure leakage and sticking solenoids; P0741 torque-converter-lockup and related judder codes are the signature. Nissan extended the original 5-year / 60,000-mile CVT warranty to 7 years / 84,000 miles for many of these cars.
Engine (1.8l Mra8de) 2013–2019
Elevated oil consumption and timing-chain noise complaints at higher mileage.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 871 | 656 |
| 2014 | 526 | 350 |
| 2015 | 500 | 298 |
| 2016 | 401 | 216 |
| 2017 | 341 | 154 |
| 2018 | 286 | 146 |
| 2019 | 360 | 132 |
Recalls (13) — is your car included?
Jul 2022 · 2016–2019 · Exterior LightingThe brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
What can happen. The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
Nov 2019 · 2018–2019 · Back Over PreventionThe lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, thes
What can happen. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Oct 2018 · 2017 · Electrical SystemIf the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
What can happen. If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Jun 2017 · 2014–2017 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
What can happen. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Aug 2016 · 2016 · Electrical SystemIf the engine room harness loses connection to the ECU, the vehicle may not start or the engine may stall…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2016, through April 26, 2016. The engine room harness may have a terminal pin too large to maintain a connection with the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
What can happen. If the engine room harness loses connection to the ECU, the vehicle may not start or the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the terminal pin on the engine room harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Aug 2016 · 2016 · Air BagsIf the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.
What can happen. If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Jun 2016 · 2013–2016 · Air BagsIf the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a CRS is in the seat.
What can happen. If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat, there will be an increased risk of injury to the child in the CRS.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners are warned not to install a CRS in the front seat. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Jun 2016 · 2013–2016 · Air BagsIf the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied.
What can happen. If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The free fix. Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti custome
Nov 2015 · 2013–2014 · Air BagsIf the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
What can happen. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Aug 2015 · 2015 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesA door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving.
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
What can happen. A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Apr 2014 · 2013–2014 · Electrical SystemIf the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated.
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
What can happen. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
May 2013 · 2013 · Air BagsIf the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed…
The defect. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag.
What can happen. If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Apr 2013 · 2013 · Fuel System, GasolineA gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.
The defect. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Sentra vehicles manufactured from September 11, 2012, through October 4, 2012. Some fuel tank assemblies were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process. As a result, a small amount of gasoline may leak from the tank when it is full.
What can happen. A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners reported
When driving my vehicle it starts over revving when changing speeds on local roads. I also had a few instances where the vehicle would randomly not go over 40 MPH on the highway (possibly the vehicle is going into some kind of fail safe mode) and would rev heavily. I reached out to Nissan and they advised it sounds…
2013 · 2 miles · Transmission and driveline
Ive been having issues with my 2013 Sentra sr sputtering randomly and out of nowhere shakes and completly shuts off no matter the speed im doing. Which has me concerned as this is becoming a big safety issue now thru out the years its gotten proggresivly worse without any dealership being able to fix this issue cause…
2013 · 5 miles · Electronic stability control (esc)
While driving, my car continues to jerk and jerk as i tried to give the car gas. It would sputter and then all of a sudden jump really quick. It finally got to the point where i got stuck at two lights! I finally got my destination and got stuck on the hill. My foot was all the way on the gas pedal and some kind…
2013 · 5 miles · Brakes
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