NHTSA lists 180 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, 10 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 7 complaints mention an injury, with 10 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NISSAN SENTRA.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 68 | 37.8% |
| ENGINE | 39 | 21.7% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 22 | 12.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 21 | 11.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 20 | 11.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 17 | 9.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 7.2% |
| VISIBILITY | 10 | 5.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | 5.0% |
| STEERING | 9 | 5.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 15 |
| VISIBILITY | SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | DOORS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechanical failure | 60 | 39.7% | 0.77 |
| loss of control | 36 | 23.8% | 0.79 |
| electrical electronic | 15 | 9.9% | 0.74 |
| restraint or airbag | 15 | 9.9% | 0.83 |
| noise or comfort | 8 | 5.3% | 0.76 |
| unclear | 5 | 3.3% | 0.73 |
| fire or overheating | 3 | 2.0% | 0.70 |
| fluid or fuel leak | 3 | 2.0% | 0.82 |
| structural or corrosion | 3 | 2.0% | 0.69 |
| visibility or lighting | 3 | 2.0% | 0.88 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 96 | 63.6% | 0.80 |
| low | 40 | 26.5% | 0.71 |
| high | 10 | 6.6% | 0.83 |
| none | 4 | 2.6% | 0.64 |
| critical | 1 | 0.7% | 0.75 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 151 tagged complaints of 180 complaints (83.9%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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0 recalls.
0 investigations; 0 open.
107 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 |
| EQUIPMENT | 20 |
| WHEELS | 13 |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| STEERING | 7 |
| ENGINE | 6 |
Date: 2026-04-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement a Certification Labela or a VIN Plate/Labela may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be
Date: 2026-04-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement a Certification Labela or a VIN Plate/Labela may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be
Date: 2024-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES a DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CAN COMMUNICATION a NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2023-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2023-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SENTRA | 180 |
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