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2025 Nissan Sentra problems

The most common problem on the 2025 Nissan Sentra is driver assistance and stability. It has fewer complaints than a typical Sentra model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
32
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
8
Worst area
Driver assistance
Fuel economy
33-34mpg

The worst 2025 Nissan Sentra problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Driver assistance
    7
  • Electrical
    5
  • Tires
    5
  • Engine
    4
  • Transmission
    4

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Driver assistance
    7
  • Electrical
    5
  • Tires
    5
  • Engine
    4
  • Transmission
    4
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Visibility
    3
  • Wheels
    3
  • Body
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 4

Power train: driveline: driveshaftReported June 26, 2026 · 946 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.
Risk
An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on June 30, 2026.

Recall number 26V410000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported January 20, 2026 · 26,432 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800‑647‑7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning January 28, 2026.

Recall number 26V023000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshieldReported November 20, 2025 · 41,797 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on beginning November 21, 2025.

Recall number 25V807000 · Recall details

SeatsReported March 11, 2025 · 199 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's side lower seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA45.

Recall number 25V153000 · Recall details

See all 4 recalls for the 2025 Nissan Sentra

Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Nissan Sentra 8

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 8 bulletins for the 2025 Nissan Sentra

2025 Nissan Sentra fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.0L 4‑cylFWD3038-4033-34

What 2025 Nissan Sentra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MD

I turned on my car at 10,658 miles. Every malfunction alert came on. CVT Malfunction, Blind Spot Warning, Collision Warning, Multiple Malfunction Warnings. As I drove the wheel was hard to turn, blind spot assistance did not work, departure from lane did not work. When I parked and tried to turn on and off car it did not start all lights and everything were not working. Reader read: Computer Transmission not Communicating. I then got it towed to dealership. I saw there was a recall on Nissan Sentra 2025 for the exact same issue but I did not have an open recall.

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Tires · OK

​On XXX, I rented a 2025 Nissan Sentra SV (VIN: [XXX], Unit # XXX) from Fox Rent A Car at Las Vegas Airport under Rental Agreement # XXX. Upon conducting a post-pickup walk-around inspection, I discovered that both rear 205/60R16 tires have unsafe tread depth, with the left rear tire being severely worn and bald with less than 1/16" (2/32") of tread remaining. As a Class A CDL holder, I recognize providing a vehicle with multiple unsafe rear tires as an immediate safety hazard that poses extreme blowout, hydroplaning, and control-loss risks on public roadways. The vehicle was rented out in an unroadworthy condition by the commercial fleet operator. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 13, 2026 · Seats · VA

I own a 2025 Nissan Sentra SR. The driver's seat has abnormal movement and shifts/clicks while I am seated in the vehicle. The seat does not remain completely stationary and I can feel movement during normal use. After I became aware of a recall involving the driver's seat on certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles, I brought my vehicle to Loyalty Nissan and specifically reported the driver's seat movement. The dealership inspected the seat and performed an adjustment/repair that I understood to involve tightening components associated with the seat. I do not know the specific components that were adjusted or tightened. Despite the dealership's inspection and attempted correction, the driver's seat continues to shift/move in the same manner. The problem has not been resolved. I subsequently confirmed that my VIN does not currently appear to be included in the federal safety agency Recall 25V‑153 / Nissan Campaign PMA45. However, my 2025 Sentra is exhibiting abnormal driver's-seat movement similar to the condition described in that recall. I am submitting this complaint because the abnormal seat movement continues even after being inspected and adjusted by an authorized Nissan dealership, and because my VIN is not included in the existing recall population. I am concerned that vehicles outside the currently identified recall population may potentially experience similar driver-seat movement. I am requesting that this condition be documented and evaluated as a potential safety issue. I am also concerned about whether continued movement of the driver's seat could affect driver positioning or occupant protection during a collision.

Filed Sep 13, 2026 · VA

I own a 2025 Nissan Sentra SR. Beginning around September 8, 2026, I began noticing multiple dark/brown oily fluid spots on my garage floor after parking the vehicle. The spots have appeared repeatedly and in multiple locations underneath the vehicle, indicating what appears to be an intermittent fluid leak rather than a single pre-existing stain. I photographed the fluid spots and documented the vehicle's mileage at approximately 35,142 miles. I scheduled the vehicle for service with the Nissan dealership on September 10, 2026, while the vehicle was still under the 36,000-mile basic warranty. I specifically reported the suspected fluid leak and showed/documented the evidence. The dealership inspected the vehicle but advised that they could not identify an active leak. Despite the dealership's findings, I am concerned because the fluid spots have repeatedly appeared after the vehicle has been parked. The fluid appears dark/brown and oily. I have not received an oil-pressure warning or other dashboard warning associated with the leak. I subsequently became aware that certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles have been associated with concerns involving fluid leakage. My VIN currently does not show an open recall related to this issue. I am submitting this complaint so that my experience is formally documented and can be evaluated alongside reports from other 2025 Nissan Sentra owners. I am concerned that an intermittent fluid leak that is not detected during a dealership inspection could potentially worsen or result in a loss of fluid while driving. I have retained photographs of the fluid spots, mileage documentation, and dealership service records.

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · CO · crash

The 2025 Nissan Sentra lost control in the steering wheel or driveshaft while driving down hill. The vehicle lost power lost steering and crashed. The vehicle stated "malfunction " when the crash occured. There was a leaking fluid coming from the front left underside of the vehicle after the crash when it became undrivable due to loss of power and loss of driveshaft control. I felt unsafe with the way the vehicle was shuddering and jerking every right turn I made in the vehicle days prior to it being in a crash.

Filed Aug 17, 2026 · Visibility · RI

I went from point A to Point B. Parked in my friends driveway. Went inside . And came out to put my shoes in my trunk at 8pm . And my back windshield was completely shattered and shattering right in front of me. For no reason at all.

Filed Aug 7, 2026 · Electrical · 9,900 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the messages "Engine Stall - Stop Safely", "Service Due in 0 Miles", and "System Malfunction Not Available" were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact stated that the brake warning light, check engine light, oil warning light, and an unknown warning light were illuminated. After approximately 10 minutes, the vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions; however, the failure could not be duplicated. On the third visit to the dealer, the dealer diagnosed a burned fuse box and wiring harness. The fuse box and wiring harness were replaced. Approximately one month after the repair, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was returned to the same dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer suggested that the issue might be associated with outside or thermal interference that affected the wiring harness. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,900.

Filed Jun 29, 2026 · Tires · CA

I purchased an Orange Nissan Sentra SR brand new on [XXX] with 27 miles on the odometer. The Nissan dealership was located in California. On [XXX] I saw a bubble, approximately 2" inches in diameter on the outside facing sidewall of the right front tire. At the time I saw the bubble, the car had approximately 8,775 miles on the odometer. The vehicle WAS NOT involved in any accident or DID NOT strike any large pot holes or other object that would cause the bubble on the tire. The tire is a manufactured by Hankook and it is part of the Kinergy GT series. Tire size is 215/45R18 89V. Bubble can be seen directly over the tire size on the sidewall (see pictures). This is an extremely serious condition. It can result in catastrophic tire failure causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and resulting in potential injury or death. I took the vehicle to the Nissan dealership where I bought it and they WOULD NOT cover it under my 36 month new car warranty. I had to pay $339.54 to replace the defective tire. This was one of two similar vehicles I bought on the same day. The other vehicle also had the same bubbling on the exact same spot on the tire (the federal safety agency complaint #[XXX]) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 29, 2026 · Tires · CA

I purchased a Gray Nissan Sentra SR brand new on [XXX] with 27 miles on the odometer. The Nissan dealership was located in California. On [XXX] I saw a bubble, approximately 2" inches in diameter on the outside facing sidewall of the right front tire. At the time I saw the bubble, the car had approximately 9,700 miles on the odometer. The vehicle WAS NOT involved in any accident or DID NOT strike any large pot holes or other object that would cause the bubble on the tire. The tire is a manufactured by Hankook and it is part of the Kinergy GT series. Tire size is 215/45R18 89V. Bubble can be seen directly over the tire size on the sidewall (see pictures). This is an extremely serious condition. It can result in catastrophic tire failure causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and resulting in potential injury or death. I took the vehicle to the Nissan dealership where I bought it and they WOULD NOT cover it under my 36 month new car warranty. I had to pay $339.54 to replace the defective tire. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 10, 2026 · Driver assistance · 14,125 miles · AZ · crash

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space at 4 MPH, the rear cross-traffic alert failed to activate, causing the vehicle to crash into a 3-foot cement pole. There were no warning lights illuminated and no chime. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,125.

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Questions about the 2025 Nissan Sentra

Is the 2025 Nissan Sentra reliable?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2025 Nissan Sentra, fewer than a typical Sentra model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Nissan Sentra?

Driver assistance and stability, with 7 complaints. Next is electrical (5).

How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Sentra have?

4 recalls, covering power train, latches/locks/linkages and visibility.

What year does the Nissan Sentra have the most driver assistance problems?

The Nissan Sentra model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2020 (71 complaints), 2021 (44 complaints) and 2019 (43 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Sentra get?

Official estimates for the 2025 Nissan Sentra range from 33 to 34 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 30 city and 38-40 highway.

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