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The 2017 Nissan Sentra is a midsize cars vehicle covered by 6 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 231 owner complaints and 3 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 29 report a crash and 6 report a fire; 18 complaints report injuries totalling 21 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Power Train, named in 76 complaints (32.9% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2017 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) that include the 2017 Nissan Sentra. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 18V551000 — Electrical System:ignition 22/08/2018
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 17V253000 — Air Bags 13/04/2017
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 21V135000 — Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 03/03/2021
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
Consequence: The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
Owner Complaints (231)
Owners have filed 231 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Sentra with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 76 | 32.9% |
| Engine | 48 | 20.8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 16.5% |
| Electrical System | 33 | 14.3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 13.9% |
| Air Bags | 26 | 11.3% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 9.5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 6.5% |
| Steering | 14 | 6.1% |
| Structure | 9 | 3.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 3.0% |
| Wheels | 5 | 2.2% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Power Train, 76 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2021 with 33 filings. Owners filed 231 complaints in total across 10 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 29 and those involving a fire number 6; 18 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2017 Nissan Sentra as a midsize cars vehicle and published ratings for 6 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 27–32 MPG; the median configuration returns 26.5 city / 32.5 highway / 28.5 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27.5 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
Showing the 4 most common configuration groups of 6 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 231 complaints for the 2017 Nissan Sentra when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Power Train with 76 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2017 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) covering the 2017 Nissan Sentra in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 18V551000 for Electrical System:ignition.
What is the 2017 Nissan Sentra's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2017 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2017 Nissan Sentra get?
The EPA rated 6 configurations of the 2017 Nissan Sentra. Combined fuel economy ranges from 27 to 32 MPG, with a median of 28.5 MPG (median city 26.5, median highway 32.5).