2014 Nissan Sentra Problems
Compared with other Nissan Sentra years
More complaints than typical for this model
71/100 1.6× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.6× that of a typical Nissan Sentra year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 77 of its 380 complaints were filed by the end of 2016.
- Most reported problem: Transmission failure and loss of drive (202 complaints, median 82,424 mi).
- 5 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2011, 2012
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 380filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles, 253 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 33 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 30 city / 38 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Nissan Sentra (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe problems with the continuously variable transmission: shuddering and slipping under acceleration, hesitation when pulling away from a stop, and in some cases a complete loss of drive that ends with the car being towed and the transmission replaced. A smaller but consistent group reports a check engine light tied to a mass air flow code (P0101) that returns after parts are replaced, and a few describe a brake pedal that sinks to the floor. Reports in this sample span a wide mileage range, from cars under 50,000 miles to ones past 150,000.
- Transmission and drivetrain
CVT judder, slipping and hesitation
- 121 complaints (32%)
- median 79,500 mi at 5.6 yrs old (92 state mileage)
- 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $4,000 (median of 9 quotes)
- filed 2015–2026
Owners describe the car shuddering, jerking and hesitating, especially when pulling away from a stop sign, a red light or a turn, or when accelerating onto a highway. Many say the engine revs up without the car picking up speed, that the revs jump between roughly 2,000 and 3,000 rpm, and that the car occasionally lurches forward or backward unexpectedly. Complaints mention dealers reading codes, applying a transmission control module software update, or advising that the transmission needed to be replaced; several owners say the symptoms returned after a repair or a replacement. Complaints in this sample cluster from roughly 50,000 to 120,000 miles, with a few reported much earlier and a few well past that range.
What to check: Drive the car from a standstill and at steady low speed and feel for shudder, delay or the revs flaring before it moves. Ask for CVT fluid service records and whether any CVT diagnostic or warranty-extension work was done on the car.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Shuttering, unexpected power surges, hesitation, stalling, and of course lots of bad noises in general. I found numerous Nissan transmission lawsuits filled regarding 2014 Sentra prone to shaking, jerking, sudden downshifts. I am unable to drive my vehicle and have been told it needs a transmission and this vehicle has a long history of issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11350239, filed 2020-08, 119,000 miles“While in motion my vehicle is jerking and stalling. This is not safe especially when you're doing about 55 MPH. This has been going on for a few months. I am not sure what the issue is but I see there are others with the same complaint and they are saying its the transmission. If it is then Nissan needs to take responsibility and something has to be done!”
NHTSA complaint #11316984, filed 2020-03, 115,000 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission failure and loss of drive
- 202 complaints (53%)
- median 82,424 mi at 5.7 yrs old (135 state mileage)
- 4 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $4,000 (median of 18 quotes)
- filed 2014–2026
Owners describe the car losing motive power while driving, with the accelerator no longer responding, speed dropping, and the vehicle coasting to a stop or needing to be pushed off the road. Some report grinding or rattling noises beforehand, dark transmission fluid, or metal debris found in the transmission pan; others say it happened with no warning at all. According to the complaints, dealers typically diagnosed transmission failure and quoted a replacement, and owners who contacted the manufacturer say they were told the mileage put the car outside any assistance. Mostly reported between about 60,000 and 170,000 miles, including several cars past 100,000 miles; a few describe failures at lower odometer readings.
What to check: Ask whether the transmission has been replaced or repaired and look for the receipts, since a prior replacement is common in these complaints. On the test drive, listen for whining, rattling or grinding at low speed and check that the car engages and moves promptly when shifted into drive and reverse.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Well my nephew was driving home from work and the car started making a grinding noise so he stopped called me to go help him because the car wouldn't go anymore . So the next morning I turned it on immediately you hear grinding so I immediately turn the vehicle off.checked the transmission pan and it had small pieces of metal in the pan.”
NHTSA complaint #11355509, filed 2020-09, 108,000 miles“Transmission...I paid back in 5/24/19 for the tranmission recontroid...the guarante I got it was only 90 days after 5/24/19...& the transmission started to failed on 1/4/20...I drove it the next day to work & the transmission gave up on me on the highway”
NHTSA complaint #11298366, filed 2020-01, 77,000 miles - Engine
Check engine light with P0101 air flow code
- 29 complaints (8%)
- median 77,800 mi at 5.6 yrs old (21 state mileage)
- filed 2016–2026
Owners report the check engine light coming on, often together with rough running, hesitation or a sense that the car is hard to control at highway speed. When scanned, the code commonly stored is P0101, pointing to the mass air flow sensor; complaints describe replacing the sensor only for the light and the code to return, and one owner was told the wiring and the computer's communication with the sensor needed further checking. Some also mention the traction control light coming on and intermittent loss of acceleration alongside it. Reported from roughly 50,000 miles up to about 170,000 miles, appearing at no single point in the car's life.
What to check: Have the car scanned for stored and pending codes rather than relying on the dashboard lamp, and ask whether the mass air flow sensor and its wiring were already diagnosed or replaced. A test drive at highway speed helps show up hesitation or surging.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I got into my car after I have already took it to the Nissan dealer and got the 1 recall fixed and my check engine light has popped on again! Since I have purchased this car which has been little than over 2 weeks it has had issue after issue. When driving the car sometimes it seems like it wants to cut off and while drive its like there is a turbo engine in it because it makes a loud noise when you are driving it and sometimes (most of the time) it almost seems hard to control the car while driving on the hwy.”
NHTSA complaint #11309394, filed 2020-02, 107,895 miles“Check engine light came on with a code p0101. I had maf sensor replaced with Nissan part and check engine light is still on. Now I am getting a reading for low voltage for the maf sensor. After researching, I have found that this is a very common problem. I now have to take car in to have electrical wiring and computer checked because there is some problem with the car's computer communicating with maf sensor.secondary problem is now the traction light randomly keeps illuminating and car loses acceleration from time to time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389616, filed 2021-01, 50,950 miles - Brakes
Brake pedal goes to the floor
- 15 complaints (4%)
- median 16,150 mi at 2.0 yrs old (15 state mileage)
- 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2014–2025
Owners describe the brake pedal sinking all the way down, brakes that respond slowly or not at all, and in one case all four brakes locking up after half an hour of driving and releasing again after the car sat for several hours. Complaints mention the master cylinder being replaced more than once without solving it, and ABS and traction control warning lights coming on at the same time. One owner reported that the brake lights stayed on with the headlights on and that the car lost power. Spread across a wide range, from about 45,000 miles to over 170,000 miles, rather than concentrated at one mileage.
What to check: Press the pedal firmly with the engine running and hold it to see whether it stays firm or creeps toward the floor, and check the fluid level and for leaks around the master cylinder. Ask whether the ABS system has been scanned for stored codes.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I am owner of a 2014 Nissan centra. I started getting problems with my brakes. I notoced that when I press on the brakes, the petals go all the way to the floor. My car only has 50,000 miles. I took it for an inspection to my personal mechanic and they replaced the master cylinder twice and I still have the same problem. Does anybody know if there is a recall for this kind of problem for this car. The problem happens anytime, either with the car on, in motion or not in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11342742, filed 2020-08, 20 miles“On 7 occasions over the last month all 4 brakes lock up on the car after 20-30 minutes of warning up in normal traffic. After a period of 2 to 4 hours leaving the car parked and off, the brakes right themself. The Nissan dealer charged me $150 and said they can not figure it out.”
NHTSA complaint #11308939, filed 2020-02, 108,000 miles
Buying note. The transmission dominates the reports for this model year, so a careful test drive at both low and highway speed plus service records for the CVT matter more than cosmetics. Have any car scanned for stored codes and check the brake pedal feel before committing.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 380 consumer complaints for the 2014 Nissan Sentra. 253 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 67,000 miles. Of all complaints, 27 involved a crash, 6 a fire, 18 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 194 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 14 Nissan Sentra model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 71 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Transmission and drivetrain182 48%
- Engine62 16%
- Other or unknown58 15%
- Air bags51 13%
- Brakes35 9.2%
- Electrical system32 8.4%
- Vehicle speed control31 8.2%
- Electronic stability control14 3.7%
- Fuel system13 3.4%
- Steering9 2.4%
Also reported: Suspension (9), Seat belts (6), Exterior lighting (5), Body and structure (5), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (4), Wheels (4), Engine cooling (3), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Forward collision avoidance (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Takata recall. My car started to vibrate between shifting gears when accelerating from a stand atill. This happened when my car had about 89,000 miles. Took it in the dealership and they diagnosed the issue to be the transmission. My car is still at the dealership. Upon further research I found that Nissan Sentra CVT transmission is a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11195455, filed 2019-04, 89,000 milesEngine: “While driving the car does not accelerate right, it shifts, it lulls it hesitates, I have an issue trying to accelerate fast enough at stop lights and driving on the merge ramps from the highway I drive everyday to work. At times it feels like as shifting gears, it quickly shifts to another gear or like I mentioned above, there is a hesitation between shift gears.”
NHTSA complaint #11045967, filed 2017-11, 29,000 milesOther or unknown: “Car's transmission was replaced in march of 2018. I have been informed by the Nissan dealership that the transmission needs to be replaced again. The transmission that was replaced, the first time, is no longer covered by the warranty. I expressed concerns that no vehicle which is serviced regularly should require another transmission in a year and a half.”
NHTSA complaint #11270003, filed 2019-10, 125,000 milesAir bags: “I reported this problem to Nissan february 2015. They have not been able to fix this yet. Nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 last time I brought my vehicle in nov 28, I gave them a video I had taken of the passenger air bag light indicating the airbag was disabled on nov 26 during a trip from san francisco to la. The passenger air bag was disabled during 120 miles of the trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #10929630, filed 2016-12, 10,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
38% of the 253 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 93,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Nissan Sentra. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra · sedan FWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 12.1% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2014 Nissan Sentra version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | 30 | 38 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Sentra FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Sentra FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Sentra FE FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | 30 | 38 | 33 | $2,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V253000Apr 13, 2017Air bagsCovers: Nissan Sentra 2014, 2016–2017, Leaf 2015–2017
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
- 16V242000Apr 26, 2016Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classificationCovers: Nissan Sentra 2013–2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The…
- 16V244000Apr 26, 2016Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classificationCovers: Nissan Sentra 2013–2016, Altima 2013–2016, Pathfinder 2013–2016 +14 more
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and…
- 15V681000Oct 20, 2015Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classificationCovers: Nissan Sentra 2013–2014, Altima 2013–2015, Pathfinder 2013–2015 +3 more
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected…
- 14V138000Mar 25, 2014Electrical system › SoftwareCovers: Nissan Sentra 2013–2014, Altima 2013–2014, Pathfinder 2013–2014 +5 more
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant…
Recall details for the 2014 Nissan Sentra → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE14014Excessive Brake Pedal TravelClosed · May 20, 2014
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 194 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. 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…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. 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…
- 11009068Sep 19, 2024Air bags. DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR…
- 11004962May 21, 2024Electrical system. VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004961May 21, 2024Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004960May 21, 2024Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023Steering. DIAGNOSIS 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 this bulletin.
Other model years of the Nissan Sentra
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 300 | 1 | — | 33 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 31 | 7,950 | 4 | 5 | 34 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 41 | 30,000 | 3 | 5 | 34 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 20 | 75,300 | 1 | 5 | 33 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 81 | 36,000 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 27 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 133 | 24,000 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 64 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 207 | 28,879 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 71 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 223 | 34,500 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 54 · Typical | Stable |
| 2018 | 185 | 40,000 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 38 · Typical | Falling |
| 2017 | 231 | 44,000 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 270 | 60,255 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 69 · More | Falling |
| 2015 | 352 | 55,500 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 59 · Typical | Stable |
| 2014 | 380 | 67,000 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 71 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 638 | 61,000 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 97 · More | Falling |
| 2012 | 180 | 64,000 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 10 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 142 | 71,000 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 27 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2010 | 144 | 69,316 | 3 | — | 27 | 31 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 55 | 57,000 | 1 | — | 27 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 167 | 67,000 | 3 | — | 27 | 39 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 154 | 60,000 | 1 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 116 | 78,832 | 5 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 170 | 76,200 | 5 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 197 | 77,000 | 4 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2003 | 180 | 69,012 | 7 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 304 | 71,000 | 10 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 236 | 61,000 | 7 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 171 | 57,110 | 6 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 59 | 72,900 | 0 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 58 | 102,500 | 1 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 108 | 105,000 | 3 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 141 | 66,500 | 3 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 117 | 157,994 | 3 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 99 | 180,000 | 0 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 58 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 62 | 107,500 | 0 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 63 | 120,000 | 2 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 39 | 82,958 | 2 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 41 | — | 1 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 37 | 122,487 | 1 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 36 | — | 1 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 29 | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Sentra?
Owners of this model year most often describe problems with the continuously variable transmission: shuddering and slipping under acceleration, hesitation when pulling away from a stop, and in some cases a complete loss of drive that ends with the car being towed and the transmission replaced. The issues reported most often: CVT judder, slipping and hesitation; Transmission failure and loss of drive; Check engine light with P0101 air flow code.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA recorded 380 consumer complaints for the 2014 Nissan Sentra as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Nissan Sentra is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 182 complaints (48% of the total), followed by engine with 62.
Has the 2014 Nissan Sentra been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2014 Nissan Sentra do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Nissan Sentra 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Nissan Sentra get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Nissan Sentra (Sentra, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 33 mpg combined, 30 city and 38 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Nissan Sentra reported?
Among the 253 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 67,000 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 93,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.