3N1AB8DV1SY2325872025 NISSAN SentraSR
Executive Summary
2025 NISSAN Sentra was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 3 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 20 owner complaints include 3 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
- ▸3 open recalls — verify these have been repaired before purchase
- ▸3 injuries reported across 20 owner complaints
- ▸Complaint rate is accelerating — issues appear to be getting worse, not better
- ▸Vehicle may qualify for lemon law protection based on recall and complaint pattern — consult an attorney
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
- Make
- NISSAN
- Model
- Sentra
- Year
- 2025
- Trim / Series
- SR
- Body Style
- Sedan/Saloon
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 2L
- Transmission
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer
- NISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V.
- Assembly
- AGUASCALIENTES, AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO
- GVWR
- Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Builds Versa and Sentra. Quality historically lags Nissan's US Smyrna plant.
- ⚠Elevated complaint rates vs. Smyrna-built equivalents
- ⚠Higher warranty claim concentration
✓ No high-risk recall components found
- ⚠20 complaints on a 1-year-old vehicle — unusually high
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.
NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 3 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of 3 recalls have a low industry completion rate — statistically likely unrepaired.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
NISSAN completes recalls at a fair rate (84%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~21 months.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~21 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
SEATS
SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."Read full details...
~48% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired
High RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."Read full details...
~78% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired
High RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."Read full details...
~88% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired
High RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
13 months elapsed between first complaint and recall issuance — a significant delay in consumer protection.
3 injuries reported across 20 complaints — elevated injury rate for this class of vehicle.
This vehicle shows 3 lemon law indicators. Eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service — consult a lemon law attorney.
⚠ Complaint rate is accelerating — issue may be getting worse
35% of complaints filed in Mar & Feb — may indicate temperature-sensitive or weather-related failures.
The blue line shows 20 total NHTSA complaints filed over 3 years, with the worst year being 2025 (12 complaints, including 3 crash reports).
The amber reliability line is declining — recent years score around 27/100, lower than earlier in the vehicle's life. This pattern indicates issues are accumulating over time rather than being resolved, which is a concern for used buyers.
The recall (red dashed line) followed the first complaints by 1 year — a typical response window; neither unusually fast nor a pattern of denial.
Red dots on the amber line flag 2 years (2025, 2026) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $32,844 (~$547/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
20% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.
- ▸Accelerating complaint rate — increasing pressure on NHTSA to act
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
NISSAN has been fined $3M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Failure to file required Early Warning Reports on vehicle defects.
Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 3N1AB8DV1SY232587 |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Make | NISSAN |
| Model | Sentra |
| Trim | SR |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Sedan/Saloon |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seat Rows | 5 |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
Engine
| Displacement (L) | 2 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | NISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V. |
| Assembly City | AGUASCALIENTES |
| Assembly Country | MEXICO |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 3N1 |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 1 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | S |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | Y |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 232587 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 3 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 20 |
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 4/15/2026, 9:35:47 AM.