2017 Nissan Sentra
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Nissan Sentra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 83 on record.
2017 Nissan Sentra at a glance
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2017 Nissan Sentra recalls 3
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 o…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2017 Nissan Sentra common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 230 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2017 Nissan Sentra MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2017 Nissan Sentra worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2017 Nissan Sentra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($12,632) with the same model 5 model-years older ($9,733), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2017 Nissan Sentra trims & engines on record
2017 Nissan Sentra vehicles on record
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2017 Nissan Sentra — frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 230 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, service brakes, air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Sentra get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Nissan Sentra at about 30 mpg combined (27 city / 34 highway).
How much is a 2017 Nissan Sentra worth?
Comparable 2017 Nissan Sentra listings run roughly $8,995–$15,899, typically around $12,632 (from 52 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.