2023 Nissan Sentra problems

General information about Nissan-Sentra
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
Recalls list
Negative car reviews
Positive car reviews

The Nissan Sentra is a series of automobiles manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1982. Since 1999, the Sentra has been categorized as a compact car, while previously it occupied the subcompact class. Until 2006, Sentra was a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny, but since the 2013 model year, Sentra is a rebadged export version of the Sylphy. The Sentra nameplate is not used in Japan. Many other countries in Latin America sell their versions of the Sunny as the Sentra. In Mexico, the first three generations of the Sentra were known as the Nissan Tsuru (Japanese for crane), and the B13 model was sold under that name until 2017, alongside the updated models badged as Sentra.

In North America, the Sentra currently serves as Nissan's compact car, despite being rated as a mid-size car by the EPA due to its interior volume since the 2007 model year. While previous Sentras were subcompacts, the Sentra has grown over the years, with the Nissan Versa having replaced the Sentra in the entry-level area.

The Sentra name was created for Nissan by Ira Bachrach of NameLab, and Bachrach describes the origin as "Nissan wanted consumers to understand that it was quite safe even though it was small. The word Sentra sounds like central as well as sentry, which evokes images of safety."

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Common 2023 Nissan Sentra problems

The Nissan Sentra, a compact car produced by Nissan since 1982, has had its fair share of problems over the years, with specific issues varying in severity and frequency depending on the model year. While the 2023 Nissan Sentra is not yet extensively documented in terms of common problems, there are some issues that have been reported by owners.

One of the most common complaints about the 2023 Nissan Sentra is related to the braking system. Some owners have reported that the brakes do not engage immediately after stepping on the brake pedal, with the pedal needing to hit the floor before the brakes engage. This issue has been attributed to a faulty master brake cylinder, which can be resolved by replacing the bad cylinder.

Another issue reported by some 2023 Nissan Sentra owners is related to the infotainment dash system. One owner reported that the dash system failed while driving on the highway, with the screen going completely black after flickering. The dealer suggested contacting Nissan's roadside assistance, but the issue was eventually resolved by setting the shipping mode fuse properly.

There have also been reports of electrical gremlins in the 2023 Nissan Sentra, with some owners experiencing issues such as the car shutting off randomly, the screen and dash shutting off and rebooting themselves, and auto highbeams working intermittently. These issues have been reported to occur within the first 1,000 miles of ownership, indicating potential issues with the car's electrical system.

While the 2023 Nissan Sentra has not been in production long enough to have a comprehensive list of common problems, the issues reported so far suggest that the car may have some reliability concerns, particularly in the areas of braking and electrical systems. It is important for owners to stay on top of repair and maintenance to ensure that their cars remain safe and reliable.

Does Nissan Sentra 2023 have transmission problems?

If you don't routinely and always change your fluids at least every 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your 2023 Nissan Sentra transmission will swiftly slip.

What is the biggest problem with the Nissan Sentra?

Is the Nissan Sentra a reliable car?

The Nissan Sentra Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 14th out of 36 for compact cars.

What is the battery issue on the Nissan Sentra 2023?

The most common symptoms of bad 2023 Nissan Sentra batteries are if your vehicle is slow to start after turning the key, or if your battery cables and connectors show signs of heavy corrosion. You may again notice a noisy clicking sound when turning the key or if your electronics work but the vehicle won't start.

2023 Nissan Sentra car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Sentra problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Steering problems
Forward collision avoidance problems
Electrical system problems
Back over prevention problems
Unknown or other problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2023 Nissan Sentra vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2023 Nissan Sentra complaints

The NHTSA has received 6 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2023 Nissan Sentra.

2024-08-27

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2024-01-29
VIN: 3N1AB8DV8PY
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: First incident I was driving and my dashboard turned off all the speedometers went to zero all lights turned off. I was able to safely pull over and as I pulled over my dash came back on with malfunction lights flashing - I took pictures tried to get the dealership to duplicate it and they could not. Second incident is my radio, auxiliary ports and center dash screen. After a couple of malfunctions where the radio would turn off and come back on, it finally completely turned off and will not turn back on. I cannot use the radio, back up camera, nor auxiliary ports. Took it to 3 different dealerships where the last one was able to duplicate it due to it not turning back on. Ordered the radio it's on back order with no eta! Brand new 2023 just a year old.

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2024-04-29

BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2024-03-16
VIN: 3N1AB8DV6PY
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Summary: I have noticed that there was false alarms coming out of the Forward Collision Warning system and the Automatic Rear Parking Warning system. When I was driving down a road, there was a person walking on the sidewalk not near the actual road itself. My car thought that I was going to hit that person and sounded the warning. For the rear, when I was reversing out of my driveway, the rear parking warning sounded and the automatic breaking came into effect. The car thought i was going to hit the ground, although I had enough clearance. I believe the automatic breaking system for the rear and front is defective and needs more work. I used to own a 2021 Nissan Sentra, same features and I never had these kinds of false alarms as I have with my current 2023 Nissan Sentra.

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2024-02-05

STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-11-30
VIN: 3N1AB8BV9PY
Components: STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Summary: I bought this 2023 Nissan Sentra S on March 3 2023 and it has approximately 23k miles now. During these 10 months, Nissan replaced the axis on the vehicle under their waranty and the clicking sounds still exists after it getting fixed twice. There is also an occassional malfunctioning of the Forward Emergency Brake (the off light blinks with a ! sign). Nissan was unable to replicate the Forward Emergency Brake issue. A new car made last year should not be having this many issues and we are requesting an investigation into Nissan and their practices. They covered the axis issue twice after us not knowing what was wrong but we keep hearing these clicking sounds and they go through a big diagonstic guide corporate tells them to. The car is still under the Nissan manufactuer waranty and we are tried of going to the dealership again and again to fix this. We ran into someone and spoke with a 2022 Nissan Sentra owner who told us she went through something similar with her axis but in an older model. The CarFaxes are attached for the dates of service.

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2023-12-27

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-12-27
VIN: 3N1AB8CV1PY
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: Unknown

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2023-12-13

STEERING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-11-19
Number Of Injuries: 1
Crash: 1
VIN: 3N1AB8CV1PY
Components: STEERING
Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that after making a right turn while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle jerked to the right and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained back pain from the crash, and medical attention was later received. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the tie rod had fractured and needed to be replaced; however, the replacement part was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not deemed totaled by the insurance company. The contact stated that before the failure, the vehicle had driven over some potholes on the road. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V581000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

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2023-08-21

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-07-28
VIN: 3N1AB8CV5PY
Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Summary: During adverse weather conditions cat refused to drive. I had to press break to get cat to budge then or would stop again until I redirected the car to parking spot

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2023 Nissan Sentra recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2023 Nissan Sentra.

2024-02-27

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

Negative 2023 Nissan Sentra car reviews

Camryn Schuster 2025-04-05

They took three months to diagnose and fix the engine mount that had been rattling since I bought it in May. Then, the gear shift came right off! I wish I could post a picture! The front end collision warning light flashes off and on for no apparent reason, whether it's snow, fog, sun, or rain. It just arbitrarily blinks. As if that wasn't enough, it does the emergency brake thing for no reason. It just did it again today! It decided to brake for fun. I'm not worried about the traffic behind me who think I'm slamming on my brakes for fun! To add to that, there's a new rattle in the front right of my car. It sounds like it's coming from the glove box, but I emptied it. And it's getting worse every day. What can I say? I should have bought the Mazda I was looking at. I'm so done with this car!
Dayne Cartwright 2025-02-24

I really like the outside look of the car. The black trimming detail is especially nice. The interior is also quite pleasant, and the seats are very comfortable. The car drives very smoothly, and you hardly feel any bumps on the road. However, there are a few things that I don’t like. Firstly, the infotainment system can be quite glitchy, and sometimes CarPlay doesn’t turn on right away. I’ve taken it to be serviced for this, but unfortunately, it wasn’t resolved 100%. Additionally, the backup camera could use some improvement, as it can be a bit blurry. The car can also be quite noisy when you turn it on and accelerate, sounding like a car over 10 years old. Finally, a few months after getting the car, I noticed a noise when I would turn, and then a little after 10,000 miles, I noticed my brakes screeching. I’ve owned this car for over 2.5 years, and while it may not be the best option unless you’re on a budget, it's still a decent car overall.
Orin Green 2025-01-16

Firstly, I want to say that this car is a blast to drive, with excellent performance and handling on deep turns. However, I have experienced a significant issue with my Sentra SV - it has an incredibly loud rattle that seems to be coming from either the passenger side dashboard or door. It's so loud that I have to turn up my music to drown it out. I've already taken it back to Nissan Canada, but they claim that it's normal and there's nothing they can do about it. So, if you're considering buying this car, be aware of this issue. Additionally, there's a chance that the rear passenger side window may not function properly, leaving a streak if it does. Despite these issues, when everything is working, the car drives great!
Carson Dibbert 2024-08-29

Bought new 2021 Sentra in June. Yesterday went to start it and it says key fob not found when it was right on the start button. Then the battery immediately started to drain. Couldn't get the car in neutral to jump it so had to have someone come out and jump it. After jump says engine malfunction, service now, Power reduced. Had it towed this morning to dealership who cant see it until Thursday and no rentals available. Irritating on a new car. Also I couldn't find a spot to stick the actual key into which is on other years.
Garrick Hane 2024-03-08

I'm currently driving a rental Nissan Sentra SV through work. I was surprised to hear that Consumer Reports rated it the best compact car due to its refined transmission and safety features. However, I have to disagree with their assessment. Nissans are known to have very crappy CVTs, and unfortunately, this one does too. It's not always bad, but it has performed inconsistently, making it tedious to drive. You never know if pressing the pedal will give you solid acceleration or if it will whine and be sluggish, which can even be dangerous if you need quick acceleration to merge or pull out in traffic. Additionally, I've been disappointed in the gas mileage. As my job requires me to drive around in city traffic all day, I was hoping for better fuel efficiency. The Sentra is rated for 29 city and 39 highway, but so far, I've only averaged about 21 mpg. In general, I tend to subtract 6 mpg for the city rating if driving in heavy traffic, but the Sentra is doing even worse than that. While the 2020 redesign apparently impressed a lot of people, I still think that a Corolla or Civic is a better choice. However, everyone has their own preferences.

Positive 2023 Nissan Sentra car reviews

Kelley Swift 2025-04-14

I have owned many different cars of various makes and models over the years, but I have never had the pleasure of owning a Nissan. After reading professional reviews on this model, I decided to check it out anyway. I purchased a brand new Sentra just over a month ago and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed with it. The SV model is a tremendous value for the price. This car delivers great styling, a comfortable ride, excellent handling, a quiet cabin, and plenty of power for standard driving. The seats are comfortable, the interior design and ergonomics are well thought out, and the dash readout is the perfect mix of standard and electronic features. The touchscreen display is excellent as well. I absolutely love it!
Larue Corkery 2025-03-20

More safety features and a more streamlined design. The vehicle's performance and engine have definitely improved over the years. I am thrilled to have purchased my third Nissan vehicle in a row. As a loyal customer, I highly recommend Nissan to anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality car.
Freddy Hill 2025-03-01

I was searching for a practical car for my long commute of 76 miles round trip. The Corolla SE and Nissan Kicks SV were at the top of my list. I test drove the Corolla first, but it didn't impress me much. I then headed to Honda and test drove a Civic (Sport) in red. The driving dynamics of the Civic were far superior to the Corolla. The Civic is sporty and attractive on the outside, and well-appointed and comfortable on the inside. Although I was almost sold on the Civic, my wife wasn't interested. The next day, we went to Nissan to try the Kicks, and I mentioned that the Mazda CX-30 was also on our list. At Nissan, we spotted a beautiful two-toned dark red Kicks SV with a black roof. The car was really nice, had plenty of room in the second row and trunk, but the engine was underpowered. Then we saw an electric blue Sentra SV, which was never on our list. It came with a premium package, including ivory leather seats, power seats, sunroof, and Michelin tires. We test drove this car and were blown away by the experience. The Sentra cornered sharp curves like nothing else, and since it is a new model, the interior was superior to the Civic as well. It is very elegant, everything is in the right position, and visibility is superb. You definitely get more car for your money. We were so impressed with the test drive that we decided on the spot that the Sentra was the car we were buying. In the showroom, they had a metallic orange Sentra SR with a black roof, LED lights, lower suspension, spoiler, and other add-ons to make it look very sporty. We bought this car and got a great deal from Nissan ($21.5k, 0%, 60 months). After a few hundred miles, I like this car even better. It is really elegant, the interior is comfortable and roomy, and it comes with all the latest technologies. Nissan did a good job with this car for sure.On the negative side, there are a few minor things to consider. Firstly, the MPG is listed as 29/39 on the SV and 28/37 on the SR, which is the trim that I have, but I am only getting an average of 29-30 MPG so far, which is below the 32-33 MPG I was hoping for. Secondly, at highway speeds, I sometimes experience a vibration on the steering wheel for a second or two. This might have to do more with the Hancock tires on the SR (I test drove the SV with Michelin tires and never felt the vibration). Lastly, the light sensor is super sensitive. When I drive underneath overpasses, sometimes the dash goes dark (low light mode) and comes right back to high light mode (for contrast) when it receives sunlight again. I wish Nissan engineers had tuned this feature for a lag of 20-30 seconds or so, so it doesn't change light modes so fast, but some drivers might like this feature instead. Overall, I am really happy with this car. It has everything at a really good price, without any unnecessary trade-offs. It is roomy, agile, elegant, and sporty.
Keshawn Carroll 2025-01-26

I spent a lot of time researching cars before deciding on the Sentra. Despite many reviews mentioning its supposed lack of power, I have had no issues with power during my daily commute. Merging, passing, and regular driving are all smooth and effortless, with low RPMs keeping noise levels down. The car is incredibly comfortable and quiet, with NASA-inspired seats and top-of-the-line amenities like a heated steering wheel. I absolutely love the look of the car and everything about it. As someone who does a lot of driving for work, I prioritize comfort and gas mileage, and the Sentra delivers on both fronts!
Stefan Jast 2025-01-13

I must say upfront that I don't own this car, but I've had the pleasure of driving it for several weeks as a rental vehicle while my car was in the shop. I'm pleasantly surprised by how good it has been. The interior is well laid out and spacious enough for the segment. Although the adjustability of the seats on my SV were somewhat lacking, the rear seats were comfortable and shockingly roomy for a compact car. This was my first CVT experience, and it changed my mind about this type of transmission in a commuter car application. It's quite unobtrusive, save for the occasional instance where it hits a few different ratios on the highway before finding one it's comfortable with. It's not a fast car by any means, but there's adequate enough power to get back and forth to work. The ride quality is composed, if a bit floaty at high speeds on the highway. The gas mileage has been phenomenal, averaging around 37 mpg commuting to work, mostly highway at 75-80mph, but I've gotten up to 44.6mpg going a bit slower and not having to pull out to pass anyone. Overall, I'd give it a 4/5 mostly because of the driver's seat not having enough adjustability, but this issue could easily be rectified on a higher trim package. I'd happily drive this car back and forth to work.

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More sources of information about 2023 Nissan Sentra problems:

BEWARE NISSAN SENTRA 2023 : r/nissansentra

https://www.reddit.com/r/nissansentra/comments/150mz9y/beware_nissan_sentra_2023/

Jul 15, 2023 ... I had a 2022 Nissan Sentra, nothing but issues ended up selling it at about 6k miles. Car had a bunch of electrical gremlins and would ...

Sentra PROBLEMS… : r/nissansentra

https://www.reddit.com/r/nissansentra/comments/12g90pb/sentra_problems/

Apr 9, 2023 ... Sentra PROBLEMS… I bought 80 2021 Nissan ... I have a Nissan Sentra 2021 SV with 20K miles and no seat issues here.. ... reReddit: Top posts of 2023 ...

Nissan Sentra Reliability and Common Problems - In The Garage ...

https://www.carparts.com/blog/nissan-sentra-reliability-and-common-problems/

Aug 15, 2023 ... Top Nissan Sentra Problems · Poor CVT Performance · Faulty Brakes · Unusual Noises while Driving · Bad Paint and Trim · Suspension Problems · Steering ...