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2017 Nissan Sentra recalls and problems

3 recalls and 231 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Sentra.

3
recalls
231
owner complaints
29
complaints mentioning a crash
6
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.

2017 Nissan Sentra recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 21V135000 · reported March 3, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 807,376 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Electrical system: ignition

NHTSA campaign 18V551000 · reported August 21, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 153,047 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 17V253000 · reported April 13, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 30,038 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.

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.

Oct 6, 2026 · Unknown or other

Premature CVT failure. On … the CVT transmission in my vehicle was replaced at 95,126 miles. I paid $4,754.00 for the repair. On … while traveling out of […], the replacement CVT transmission failed suddenly on the highway. The vehicle lost power without warning, forcing me to immediately move onto the shoulder with…

Jul 23, 2026 · Service brakes

My 2017 Sentra is suffering from the exact silicone outgassing defect detailed in Recall 21V135000. My replacement switches keep failing because the car requires the updated protective grommet, but Nissan is excluding my VIN from receiving the campaign kit.

Jul 16, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported

My car was legally parked on the street near my apartment, and was hit about a month ago that left my car totaled and my trunk completely crushed in, and the back seat caved in. My car was then hit a 2nd time two weeks ago, from the back, and both times, my car ricocheted and hit the car parked in front of mine. Both…

Jun 1, 2026 · Power train · 129,600 miles

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving the vehicle he could tell the vehicle gears were slipping, on a different occasion the vehicle downshifted on its own suddenly almost causing a crash. The contact stated there were times where the vehicle would downshift suddenly and would slow…

May 31, 2026 · Power train

I have been experiencing the cvt transmission slipping the last two weeks. I contacted Nissan so see if my vin was a vehicle affected by 2017 cvt transmission recalls. They advised me it was not affected because my vin did not match their systems affected vehicles. Today my vehicle transmission broke down completely…

Sentra model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2014 5380276
2015 3352233
2016 6270182
2017 3231296
2018 2185173
2019 2223161
2020 420780

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

Questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, the most recent reported on March 3, 2021 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Sentra?
Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (76 complaints), followed by engine (48).
How many 2017 Nissan Sentra complaints mention a crash or fire?
29 of 231 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 21 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 6, 2026.