2023 Nissan Sentra Problems

Severe Issues

Used NISSAN SENTRA shoppers should review this model-year complaint and recall record before making an offer. Based on 20 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.

202227 years2024

Before you buy

This 2023 Nissan Sentra has 20 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.

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20
Complaints
1
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Injuries
—
Fatalities
1
Recalls

2023 Nissan Sentra Fuel Economy

✓ EPA Official Data

EPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2023 Nissan Sentra trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.

29
MPG City
28–29 range
39
MPG Hwy
37–39 range
33
MPG Combined
32–33 range
268
g CO₂/mile
Regular Gasoline
💰Saves $1,750 vs. avg vehicle over 5 years

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.

2023 Nissan Sentra Safety Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Program

Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.

Overall

5/5

9.9% rollover risk

Frontal Crash

4/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

5/5

9.9% probability

✓Stability Control: Standard✓Forward Collision Warning: Standard✓Lane Departure Warning: Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.

Quick Answer

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2023 Nissan Sentra has 20 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.

2023 Nissan Sentra — key reliability facts
Make
Nissan
Model
Sentra
Model year
2023
NHTSA owner complaints
20
Crash-related complaints
1
Safety recall campaigns
1
Top reported component
Electrical Faults
Reliability signal
Severe Issues
EPA MPG combined
33
EPA MPG city / highway
29 / 39
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
NHTSA overall safety rating
5/5 stars
NHTSA frontal crash rating
4/5 stars
NHTSA side crash rating
5/5 stars
NHTSA rollover rating
5/5 stars
Electronic stability control
Standard

Common problems

Most common 2023 Nissan Sentra problems

Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.

#1
8
complaints

Electrical Faults

Injuries:1
#2
5
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

#3
5
complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB

Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues, Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.

Buyer verdict

Should you buy a used 2023 Nissan Sentra?

This NISSAN SENTRA year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle.

Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.

May Suit

This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.

May Want to Avoid

Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.

Pre-purchase

What to check before buying a used 2023 Nissan Sentra

Inspection Focus

  • Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
  • Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
  • Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN

Before You Close the Deal

  • Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
  • Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
  • Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase

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AI verdict

What the complaint data suggests

Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

The NISSAN SENTRA has 20 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. 1 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Recall context: 1 recall campaign are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.

Key Findings
  • 20 total complaints filed with NHTSA
  • 1 federal recall campaign
  • 1 crash-related complaints on record
Top Concerns
  • Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
  • Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Verify service records for frequently complained components
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect Complaint volume is influenced by sales volume — popular models naturally accumulate more complaints

Full breakdown

All 2023 Nissan Sentra complaints by category

Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Sentra. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Electrical Faults8———
Uncategorized Issues5———
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB5———
Steering Defects41——
Back Over Prevention3———
Engine Problems3———
Transmission / Drivetrain2———
Brake System2———
Fuel/Propulsion System2———
Unintended Acceleration1———

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

In their words

Real owner complaints

Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Sentra. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Showing 20 most recent complaints

Back Over PreventionSep 23, 2026

Rear backup camera does not work. Screen shows vertical lines and I cannot see to backup. My safety & others are at risk because I cannot see behind me. No, no and no to the last questions.

Uncategorized IssuesAug 9, 2026

When I plug my phone in to USB android auto starts up and when I begin to play music it's stops or you hear a lot of static,so if I want to listen to music I have to plug in to aux and when you use aux the android auto don't work . When listing to music can't use the display scre…

Electrical FaultsMay 11, 2026

The camera views are all pink or turning pink. Also when getting to 70mph on the interstate, the car begins to shudder. The vehicle has 52,000 miles on it.

Transmission / DrivetrainMar 20, 2026

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 …

Engine ProblemsMar 5, 2026

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 …

Steering DefectsFeb 20, 2026

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…

Electrical FaultsSep 26, 2025

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.

Electrical FaultsAug 9, 2025

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…

Uncategorized IssuesJun 27, 2025

Rear back up camera just turned purple out of no where

Uncategorized IssuesMay 2, 2025

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.

Electrical FaultsApr 12, 2025

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…

Transmission / DrivetrainMar 24, 2025

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…

Electrical FaultsNov 29, 2024

• 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…

Electrical FaultsOct 29, 2024

Battery died at 24,000 miles. Never had any issues until this.

Steering DefectsAug 27, 2024

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…

Back Over PreventionApr 29, 2024

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…

Steering DefectsFeb 5, 2024

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…

Uncategorized IssuesDec 27, 2023

Unknown

Steering Defects CrashDec 13, 2023

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…

Brake SystemAug 21, 2023

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.

Safety recalls

2023 Nissan Sentra recalls

1 campaign

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Sentra. 1 recall campaign are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.

Safety recall

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

#24V154000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE27/02/2024

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Questions

2023 Nissan Sentra buying FAQ

Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.

Is the 2023 Nissan Sentra reliable?▾

Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 20 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. This NISSAN SENTRA year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Sentra?▾

#1: Electrical Faults (8 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (5 complaints). #3: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (5 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?▾

Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2023 Nissan Sentra, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 20 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?▾

Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2023 Nissan Sentra. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 1 recall campaign are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.

Should I buy a 2023 Nissan Sentra?▾

This NISSAN SENTRA year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.

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