2012 Nissan Sentra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Nissan Sentra, 3% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 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.
“Takata inflator. I have a problem with my car the ESC light is on and I dont know whats happens, the stability is not good when it's raining and I connect a computer and the computer dont want to read what is the problem”
NHTSA complaint #11255953, filed 2019-09, 64,000 miles“Cvt transmission issues 2012 Nissan Sentra sr 2.0l with 103,000 miles on the vehicle and maintained adequately since getting the vehicle in 2013. For the last six months, I have been experiencing my vehicle loss of acceleration on only being able to go 10 MPH max when my vehicle goes into limp mode. This happens to me on the interstate 64 westbound from richmond, va to harrisburg, va going uphill where I was going 70 - 75 MPH when the vehicle loss acceleration and my speed dropped dramatically almost causing a wreck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11092190, filed 2018-05, 103,000 miles“I just purchased a brand new off the lot 2012 Nissan Sentra immediatly called the dealership upon leaving told them the alignment was off they said to bring it in and they would realign the car, in the meantime when I apply the brakes the car wants to keep going and throughs itself into another gear where it would lung forward, which means I am having to press on the brakes harder in order not to be thrown into traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444380, filed 2012-01, 600 miles“I recently purchased a 2012 Nissan Sentra. I immediately noticed the vehicle drifting to the left. As part of a will owe from the dealership I asked for this to be repaired. First alignment. After the alignment was done I was informed the specs were fine and the technician mentioned this could also be road crown or torque pull which is normal for front wheel drive vehicles. ?? I asked for a second look, this time the service manager went with me for the test drive and noticed the drifting and kept the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555698, filed 2013-12“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated the lock on the trunk of the vehicle was inoperable due to a gap near the lock. The rear suspension made a clicking noise when the brake or the accelerator pedals were depressed. There was also a grinding noise as the brake pedal was depressed preventing the contact from stopping the vehicle at a traffic light. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who attempted to repair the vehicle; however, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least three times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10459067, filed 2012-05, 1,700 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10171221Jan 17, 2020CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 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…
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- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 8 | 20% |
| 2022 | 5 | 6% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 10 | 5% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 9% |
| 2008 | 14 | 8% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Sentra
68 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
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