2009 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 20%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Nissan Sentra, 20% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The airbag exploded on driver's side, knocked be unconscious for a few minutes, when I came too the car was out of control. I hit a iron pole in front of wal-green's. The vehicle was in motion at the time.the car was totaled by the insurance company, in which they picked up the car and took it away.”
NHTSA complaint #11045993, filed 2017-11, 97,000 miles“My car swerves too much on the freeway. Since purchasing the car in 2009, I have been having issues with the car. Even after taking it to several dealerships, I am still scared I am going to die due to the car. The several dealerships I am taken the car to have claimed there is no problem even though thousands of other people have experienced it too.”
NHTSA complaint #10356313, filed 2010-09, 9,500 miles“While crossing the street from one parking lot to another the steering wheel locked up on my 09 Nissan Sentra. Was going less that 5mph. The steering wheel could not be turned at all. The engine was still running and was in drive. After about 30 or 40 seconds attempting to turn steering wheel either way it finally went back to normal . Drove car about 50 miles back home with no further problems.. Took car to dealer the next day and after looking at it most of the day the said they could not duplicate the problem. I am afraid to drive this car any distance or speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10639474, filed 2014-09, 55,500 miles“Brakes make loud squealing and grinding noise starting as little as 8 to 10 thousand miles even when pads and rotors are fine. The steering column pops and jolts slightly when turning starting at 27 thousand miles. The car makes a clunking noise when taking moderate to hard right or left turns at any speed. One tire sensor has already gone bad at 20 thousand miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10597829, filed 2014-06, 12,000 miles“This is a 2009 Nissan Sentra purchased new from reed Nissan in 2009. In january 2016 the horn failed completely. For some time before that the horn was working only intermittently, and for approximately 6 months before that the car would make a clacking sound when turning. On january 28, 2016 we brought it in to reed Nissan to investigate. The technician diagnosed the condition as technician finds that the steering column assembly is faulty causing noise and binding. …”
NHTSA complaint #10861085, filed 2016-04, 145,694 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192196Jun 17, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the steering wheel switches on an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Do not replace the driver air bag module. The…
- 10052406Jun 17, 2013Nissan: information provided regarding removal and installation of steering wheel switch service parts, if needed, on certain vehicles. Models 2007-2012 sentra.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 10 | 24% |
| 2023 | 4 | 20% |
| 2022 | 31 | 38% |
| 2021 | 40 | 30% |
| 2020 | 55 | 27% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 6% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 16 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 20% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 30 | 19% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Sentra
15 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology