2025 Nissan SENTRA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Nissan SENTRA has 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (13% of all complaints), specifically: blind spot monitoring not working on brand new 2025 nissan sentra. dealer told me it is not working on any new 2025 nissan sentra’s. if i knew this i would not have bought the car!.

7 crash reports 6 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

5 complaints

13%

• Blind spot monitoring NOT WORKING on BRAND NEW 2025 Nissan Sentra. DEALER TOLD ME IT IS NOT WORKING on any new 2025 Nissan Sentra’s. If I knew this I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT THE CAR!
• When it rains the car hydroplanes and the traction on the tires are no good. Also the door locks don't unlock properly and the door won't open. Also the warning for vehicle collision front and back doesn't work properly and doesn't warn you when a vehicle is going to hit you from behind. I was rear-
• I rear ended another vehicle and my airbags did not deploy.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“Blind spot monitoring NOT WORKING on BRAND NEW 2025 Nissan Sentra. DEALER TOLD ME IT IS NOT WORKING on any new 2025 Nissan Sentra’s. If I knew this I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT THE CAR!”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

13%

• The start stop idle is malfunctioning it says start stop idle fault also I just replaced the rotors and brakes the rotors were warped and it shakes when you brake. Also the door locks don't unlock when you press the button
• The adhesive on 3 of the rear parking sensors failed and the brackets holding the sensors in place fell off into the inside of the bumper triggering the sensor to go off constantly when reversing and auto brake.
• Rental car company is renting out cars with open safety recalls. I paid 1212$ cash ( I did not plan on this expense. I did not have that much money on one card so they told me to remove it from multiple cards at an ATM and give them cash ) for a seven day rental only to find out if open safety recal

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The start stop idle is malfunctioning it says start stop idle fault also I just replaced the rotors and brakes the rotors were warped and it shakes when you brake. Also the door locks don't unlock when you press the button”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

4 complaints

10%

• I purchased a certified pre-owned 2025 Nissan Sentra SV from a local dealership here in Georgia for my wife. It had 1500miles on it at time of purchase. We have had it less than a month and observed engine shutdown, and totaled power loss about five times in traffic. This is a safety concern beca
• The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the “Shift to Park” message displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact turned on the hazard lights and waited for the vehicle to cool d
• I am submitting a vehicle defect complaint pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 regarding a potential safety related defect involving engine, electrical, and powertrain systems. The vehicle experienced early engine and electrical malfunction at relatively low mileage, requiring replacement of the engin

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I purchased a certified pre-owned 2025 Nissan Sentra SV from a local dealership here in Georgia for my wife. It had 1500miles on it at time of purchase. We have had it less than a month and observed engine shutdown, and totaled power loss about five times in traffic. This is a safety concern beca”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

• When it rains the car hydroplanes and the traction on the tires are no good. Also the door locks don't unlock properly and the door won't open. Also the warning for vehicle collision front and back doesn't work properly and doesn't warn you when a vehicle is going to hit you from behind. I was rear-
• I am submitting a vehicle defect complaint pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 regarding a potential safety related defect involving engine, electrical, and powertrain systems. The vehicle experienced early engine and electrical malfunction at relatively low mileage, requiring replacement of the engin
• I purchased this car around January 2025 & around August 2025 I started having battery issues. It’s currently March 2026. I have to keep having the battery jumped at. When he battery wasn’t jumping I had to get it sent to a nissan where they said nothing was wrong with the car so the next day the ba

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“When it rains the car hydroplanes and the traction on the tires are no good. Also the door locks don't unlock properly and the door won't open. Also the warning for vehicle collision front and back doesn't work properly and doesn't warn you when a vehicle is going to hit you from behind. I was rear-”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

3 complaints

• When it rains the car hydroplanes and the traction on the tires are no good. Also the door locks don't unlock properly and the door won't open. Also the warning for vehicle collision front and back doesn't work properly and doesn't warn you when a vehicle is going to hit you from behind. I was rear-
• The start stop idle is malfunctioning it says start stop idle fault also I just replaced the rotors and brakes the rotors were warped and it shakes when you brake. Also the door locks don't unlock when you press the button
• I was driving down the interstate, not a lot of people around me and my tire blew about spun out, but I was able to pull over. The cops came to help out when I was looking at the wheel. The whole rim is completely cracked and shot in half and didn’t hit anything

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 39 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Blind spot monitoring NOT WORKING on BRAND NEW 2025 Nissan Sentra. DEALER TOLD ME IT IS NOT WORKING on any new 2025 Nissan Sentra’s. If I knew this I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT THE CAR!
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The start stop idle is malfunctioning it says start stop idle fault also I just replaced the rotors and brakes the rotors were warped and it shakes when you brake. Also the door locks don't unlock when you press the button
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I purchased a certified pre-owned 2025 Nissan Sentra SV from a local dealership here in Georgia for my wife. It had 1500miles on it at time of purchase. We have had it less than a month and observed engine shutdown, and totaled power loss about five times in traffic. This is a safety concern beca
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: When it rains the car hydroplanes and the traction on the tires are no good. Also the door locks don't unlock properly and the door won't open. Also the warning for vehicle collision front and back doesn't work properly and doesn't warn you when a vehicle is going to hit you from behind. I was rear-
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)