2023 NISSAN SENTRA Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Sentra. This model year has 17 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2023 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Nissan Sentra. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Sentra. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 17 most recent complaints
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and shifted to park(P), the vehicle started to slowly roll backwards unexpectedly. While attempting to re-enter the vehicle to stop the vehicle, the contact was knocked to …
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and unintendedly decelerated. The vehicle was driven to the parking lot and came to a complete stop. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. Upon …
After 8 months of driving my car brand new I started experiencing multiple intermittent malfunctions in the dash board & infotainment system. I have documentation of DTC codes current in my ECU. These codes each dealership refused to find and instead replaced my car battery, wipi…
Key Fob consistently displays “Low Battery” on the dashboard even after replacing the batteries on both key fobs. However, when using the remote start, using either key fob, no warning displays on dashboard.
When my iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay in my vehicle, a loud static sound occurs during phone calls, and music playing. This static causes the audio to cut in and out, making conversations unintelligible. Because of this, I am unable to safely use the hands-free calling fea…
Rear back up camera just turned purple out of no where
Shifter Knob popped off when shifting to different gears, this can cause issues with transmission and safety while driving and shifting gears. Shifter Knob should not just pop off without force.
The Malfunction symbol/ABS light comes on once a week & will not allow me to crank my car and i have to jump it off to get it back started. My car is bought from a rental car agency Jan 2025 who provided me the receipts that the car was taken care of properly. Within the first we…
Upon purchasing the vehicle on December 21, 2024, I immediately noticed a delay in acceleration when pressing the gas pedal, particularly after the vehicle had been idling for some time. This delay creates a significant safety risk, especially in situations where quick accelerati…
• rear back up camera failing, showing no image possibly due to faulty wiring or faulty harness. • inability to see directly behind vehicle while in reverse • problem was not confirmed by dealership • no inspection has been done, due to research online the vehicle has been know…
Battery died at 24,000 miles. Never had any issues until this.
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 i…
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…
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 malfuncti…
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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 medica…
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
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Nissan Sentra.
Recalls for 2023 Nissan Sentra
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Sentra. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2023 Nissan Sentra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Nissan Sentra reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2023 Nissan Sentra has 17 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (7 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Sentra?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (7 complaints). #2: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (5 complaints). #3: Steering Defects (4 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Nissan Sentra?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2023 Nissan Sentra?▾
The 2023 Nissan Sentra has 1 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 17 total NHTSA complaints. 2 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?▾
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2023 Nissan Sentra. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Nissan Sentra?▾
The 2023 Nissan Sentra has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Sentra reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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