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2009 Nissan Sentra recalls and problems

1 recall and 55 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Nissan Sentra.

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recalls
55
owner complaints
9
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 Nissan Sentra recalls

Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)

NHTSA campaign 10V401000 · reported September 10, 2010 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 7,948 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
The risk
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 3, 2024 · Air bags

My car is included by year in the current airbag recall. However it comes up negative and the airbag icon started blinking last week. There were no incidents prior to the blinking.

Apr 14, 2023 · Suspension

My brake line broke in three pieces while I was driving on the highway visiting my son I almost lost my life the brakes did not work all of the fluid came out thank God I didn’t die there was no sign on the dashboard also my brakes even when I change the pads the rotors and calipers they always make noise. I change…

Nov 4, 2022 · Service brakes

I was driving on the interstate to go and visit my granddaughter from PA to New York when all of a sudden I press on the break pedal and the brakes stopped working there was no warning sign on the dashboard I was alone in the car and afraid I started to slow down there was a lot of traffic trucks and I pulled over on…

Sep 23, 2020 · Air bags · 94,000 miles

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT POP ON WHEN I WAS STOPPING FOR RED LIGHT. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH ,FIRE , OR FLOOD. THE AIR BAG MODULE MUST BE A MANUFACTURER PROBLEM, THIS IS NOT NO ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PROBLEM. THERE ARE OTHER NISSAN MODELS WITH SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE DON'T LET MANUFACTURERS GET AWAY WITH THIS, IT IS…

Sep 15, 2020 · Air bags · 92,550 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUESLY

Sentra model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 5116221
2007 11542110
2008 3167203
2009 15590
2010 3144114
2011 2142196
2012 0180104

Across all years, the 2013 Sentra has the most complaints (638). All Nissan Sentra years →

Questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Nissan Sentra, the most recent reported on September 10, 2010 (Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Sentra?
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (15 complaints), followed by steering (11).
How many 2009 Nissan Sentra complaints mention a crash or fire?
9 of 55 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 3, 2024.