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2025 Nissan Sentra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Nissan Sentra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2025 Nissan Sentra — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Nissan Sentra at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints31
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined34 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Nissan Sentra recalls 4

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #26V410000 · manufacturer #PMA68 · 26/06/2026

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identifi…

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch NHTSA Campaign #26V023000 · manufacturer #PD185, PMA61 · 20/01/2026

Nissan 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."

Fix: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be se…

Visibility:windshield NHTSA Campaign #25V807000 · manufacturer #PMA58 · 20/11/2025

Nissan 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."

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this rec…

Seats NHTSA Campaign #25V153000 · manufacturer #PMA45 · 11/03/2025

Nissan 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."

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's side lower seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA45.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Nissan Sentra common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Visibility
Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.

2025 Nissan Sentra safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 9.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 Nissan Sentra MPG & running costs

Combined34 mpg
City30 mpg
Highway40 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,950
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,250 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Nissan Sentra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$9,750
Fuel only$9,750
Per mile$0.13

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
182.7 in
Width
71.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Curb weight
3,053 lb
Front track
62.6 in
Rear track
63.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Nissan Sentra. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 6

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Driver Seat Bracket *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is committed to a high level of customer service and satisfaction. This commitment requires Nissan to periodically place certain vehicles on temporary Quality Assurance (QA) Hold to ens…

Bulletin PMA45 · Seats · Feb 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION If one of the APPLIED VEHICLES has DTC P2100 for “ETC MOT PWR-B1” or P2101 for “ETC FNCTN/CIRC-B1” stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) with a customer complaint of loss of power,  Perform the revised Electronic Service Manual (ESM) p…

Bulletin NTB25-005 · Engine · Jan 2025

Nissan North America Total Customer Satisfaction Electronic Field Communication ACTION Date: December 23, 2024 To: FOMs, DOMs, RAMs, & RGMs Subject: LAUNCH PMA43 2025 Sentra Rear Window Glass Inspection – Dealer Quality Action - Dealer Announcement and Procedu…

Bulletin NPSB 15-460 · Structure · Dec 2024

*****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is committed to a high level of customer service and satisfaction. This commitment requires Nissan to periodically place certain vehicles on temporary Quality Assurance (QA) Hold to ensure that these vehicles, as delivered…

Bulletin PMA40 · Engine · Nov 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SENTRA FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Nissan Sentra. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, the windshield glass may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, air bubbles could appear in the windshield glass. Safety Risk: Air bubbles in the windshield glass could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to insp…

Transport Canada #2025645 · Nov 2025

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Nissan Sentra

The Nissan Sentra is a series of automobiles manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1982. Since 1999, the Sentra has been categorized as a compact car, while previously it occupied the subcompact class. Until 2006, Sentra was a rebadged version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny for markets outside of Japan, but since the 2013 model year, Sentra is a rebadged version of the Sylphy for markets outside of Japan. The Sentra nameplate is not used in Japan. Several other countries in Latin America sell their versions of the Sunny as the Sentra. In Mexico, the first three generations of the Sentra were known as the Nissan Tsuru, and the B13 model was sold under that name until 2017, alongsi…

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles on record

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2025 Nissan Sentra — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Nissan Sentra have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Nissan Sentra. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Sentra?

Across all 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are tires, power train, electrical system.

What is the 2025 Nissan Sentra safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Nissan Sentra an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Sentra get?

The 2025 Nissan Sentra has a U.S. EPA estimate of 34 mpg combined (30 city / 40 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.