2020 Nissan Sentra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Sentra. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (60), Steering (55), Unknown Or Other (47).
Key takeaways
- 206 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 60 | 29% |
| Steering | 55 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 47 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 22% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 12% |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 5% |
| Power Train | 10 | 5% |
| Suspension | 10 | 5% |
| Engine | 9 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-02
2020 Nissan Sentra , had been affected, Fuel system and or transmission has been affected , I also communicated this with Nissan Consumers affairs on 9/1, case number(57016532) they didn’t bother to help. I also went to the dealer twice . They also were unbothered and monotone . It’s a safety issue since the car stalls...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-21
The back up camera frequently goes blank when the car is put in reverse. This is a safety hazard as I can't see what is behind me when I am backing up. Upon further research, this is common in Nissan Sentras around this time but my specific car was not under the recall. There were multiple reports of faulty wiring caus...
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-23
3/4 doors will not lock/unlock using fob, or the door controllers. This increases risk of theft, car jacking, and safety as the locks do not engage while driving. Very dangerous. Windows do not roll up/down, which when paired with the doors needing to be locked/unlocked manually can cause one to become trapped, especia...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.