2017 Nissan SENTRA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2017 Nissan Sentra has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5, which indicates above-average safety features. It received impressive ratings in various crash tests, including 4 stars for frontal crashes and 5 stars for side crashes. In terms of specific safety features, the car comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, which enhances the vehicle's stability and safety on the road. Additionally, it offers an optional forward collision warning system to alert the driver of potential collisions ahead.

On the downside, the Nissan Sentra does not have a lane departure warning system, which could have further improved its safety features. In terms of complaints and recalls, there have been 178 complaints reported for this model, along with 3 recalls. Despite these numbers, it's important to note that the overall safety ratings and presence of stability control contribute positively to the safety profile of the 2017 Nissan Sentra.

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Complaint Count

178

Recall Count

3

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2017 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2017 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

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2017 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2017 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 4 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 4 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 2 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 4 5
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2017 Nissan SENTRA

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"2017 nissan sentra. car has been taken care of since bought brand new. oil changes every 3000, to 4000 miles transmission fluid change at 40,000 now the car is surging on highway. we can’t go over 40 mph on 65 mph highway. my be son and wife are in car and we have to pull over on side of highway with vehicles like tractor trailers pass us at 70 mph. the car has been inspected multiple times by nissan dealership. they said there isn’t anything wrong. no lights in dash on at all."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2025-08-01
Complaint:
"was driving and i stopped at a stop sign. when it was time to go i stepped to accelerate and it wouldn’t accelerate like it needed to almost causing the car behind me to crash into me. i took it to 3 different shops and they all said the same thing. the year and make all had transmission issues because they were no good and there is a law suit pending now."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2024-06-09
Complaint:
"cvt transmission failed while driving at highway speed. mechanic states nissan cvt are under recall. warranty will not cover this failure. happened at 60k miles. indicator light came on as cvt began slipping. car went into "limp" mode."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2024-02-12
Complaint:
"the car just started jerking forward on its own when driving. when i turn it off, and then on, it jerks when changing from park to drive or reverse gear. i then decided to take it back to the dealer. driving from my house to the dealer took me an hour yet it's a distance of 15 min. the engine light came on and i am not sure that car will be ok. the dealership said the transmission is the issue and they are talking to nissan. prior to that, the car had no issues. i've never ben that scared in my life."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2025-03-01
Complaint:
"my 16 year old son was stopped at a stop light. when the light turned green, he pressed on the gas but the car would not accelerate. it did start accelerating but would not go over 5 mph and was shaking and knocking. the check engine light then came out so he immediately pulled over. he was driving by himself at night. thankfully it was on a side street without a whole lot of traffic. had this happened in heavy traffic or on the highway then it could have had serious consequences. this happened without any warning and my 16 year old son was not safe. i do not feel safe in this vehicle anymore and i do not feel safe allowing my son to drive it either. the repair shop advised that it is the transmission. nissans should not be having transmission problems just after 5 years and 100,000 miles. come to find out this is a common problem with 2017 nissan sentras. this should be recalled and fixed by nissan!!!"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2024-07-12
Complaint:
"trying to make left turn in traffic vehicle reved but lost power cvt transmission wouldn't engage"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2024-02-11
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while at a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle rolled forward unintendedly. the contact stated that upon releasing the brake pedal and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle responded after shifting into park(p) and then shifting back into drive(d) several times; however, the vehicle would not exceed 5-10 mph. the contact stated that upon shifting into park and shifting back into drive several times, the vehicle accelerated as needed. additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist who diagnosed that the transmission range sensor switch and the transmission control module (tcm) had failed. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who provided the same diagnostic information. the dealer replaced the transmission range sensor switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. the contact was awaiting a callback from the manufacturer. the contact stated that the vehicle had a transmission warranty. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-12-03
Complaint:
"the vehicle has rpms fluctuating when on the highway and will not go above 60mph."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-07-10
Complaint:
"after only 6 months of having my vehicle, my transmission has gone out. my vehicle lost acceleration in the middle of an intersection while i had both of my children in the car. nissan refuses to replace the transmission because all warranties had already expired when i begin financing the vehicle. i am stuck with a balance of over $13,000 and cannot drive the car. there was a class action law suit for this in the recent years which means many customers have had issues. nissan is aware of this being a problem and they are not offering help. this transmission needs to be recalled. nissan needs to replace my transmission and i cannot pay for something that they knew is a problem and will affect me. the vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer themselves and they confirmed it was the transmission."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2024-04-08
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on an inclined surface, the transmission shifter was difficult to shift out of the park(p). the contact stated that there was a loud clunking sound when the gear shifter was shifted out of the park(p). in addition, while operating the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned and the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. the rpm would raise however, the vehicle would not respond. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who reprogrammed the transmission control module however, the failure recurred intermittently. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2022-01-09

Recalls for the 2017 Nissan SENTRA

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM > IGNITION
Date of incident: 2018-08-21

NISSAN Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

NISSAN ranks 5 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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