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2017 nissan sentra — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

3
Open Recalls
220
Owner Complaints
21
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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2017 nissan sentra Safety Recalls (3)

18V55100021/08/2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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.

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.

17V25300013/04/2017
AIR BAGS

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.

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.

21V13500003/03/2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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.

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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2017 nissan sentra

POWER TRAIN
44
AIR BAGS
19
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
17
ENGINE
13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
9
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
6
STRUCTURE
6

Based on 220 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

27
Crash-Involved Complaints
21
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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