2005 Nissan Sentra Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,002miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Nissan Sentra, 1% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,002 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car is a 2005 Nissan Sentra limited edition the drivers door will not open. The only way I can open it is if I roll my window down and reach my hand out the door to the handle this ia a safety issue I contacted coast Nissan I have an appointment 9-22-10 they said I have to pay it aprox cost 200.00 ,it should be paid by Nissan not the consumer my appointment is at 8am I am hoping that I can be reimburse for the safety issue .I hope you stand behind your product.”
NHTSA complaint #10356901, filed 2010-09, 104,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Sentra
48 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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