2014 Nissan Sentra Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 8%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Nissan Sentra, 8% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,750 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While in motion my vehicle will start to accelerate and then slow down every so often. I could go to 20 MPH and then my car will start to slow back down and I have to press the gas a couple of times to increase the acceleration back up. This happens anywhere on streets, highways, turning and in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11205010, filed 2019-05, 64,500 miles“I was driving for about 15 miles- I came to a red light- vehicle stopped and the check engine light came on. Turned the ignition off and on - vehicle would move forward an inch and stop again. Vehicle was towed to the mechanic; mechanic said there is a recall and the system needs to be reprogrammed.”
NHTSA complaint #11118316, filed 2018-08, 15 miles“I turned on my car in a parking structure and after a few seconds of driving my car begin jerking and suddenly turned off. The check engine light turned on. With a scan tool, I saw the I got codes for maf. I did some research and noticed that other cars are experiencing the same problem. I am upset because I continue having problems with my car. First I had the transmission prematurely go out and now I have a car that turns off when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11292358, filed 2019-12, 113,132 miles“I turn of my car and go to start it back up and it will not start this has happened 6 times. I have had the battery and alternator tested everything comes back fine. No service lights are on. I keep up the maintenance and oil changes on my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11128822, filed 2018-09, 70,000 miles“Car stalls when driving in the street or freeway takes a long time to reach 20 MPH and doesn't go past that transmission makes a rattling noise on 09/01/2019 my transmission gave out and needed to have my car towed home”
NHTSA complaint #11252796, filed 2019-09, 106,718 milesRelated recalls
- 14V138000Mar 25, 2014Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and…Covers: Nissan Sentra 2013–2014, Altima 2013–2014, Pathfinder 2013–2014 +5 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 10 | 24% |
| 2023 | 8 | 40% |
| 2022 | 24 | 30% |
| 2021 | 38 | 29% |
| 2020 | 45 | 22% |
| 2019 | 65 | 29% |
| 2018 | 32 | 17% |
| 2017 | 33 | 14% |
| 2016 | 45 | 17% |
| 2015 | 25 | 7% |
| 2014 | 32 | 8% |
| 2013 | 43 | 7% |
| 2012 | 13 | 7% |
| 2011 | 34 | 24% |
| 2010 | 50 | 35% |
| 2009 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 7% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 10 | 9% |
| 2005 | 17 | 10% |
| 2004 | 28 | 14% |
| 2003 | 35 | 19% |
| 2002 | 54 | 18% |
| 2001 | 44 | 19% |
| 2000 | 29 | 17% |
| 1999 | 12 | 20% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 10 | 9% |
| 1996 | 11 | 8% |
| 1995 | 8 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 12% |
| 1992 | 14 | 23% |
| 1991 | 7 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2014 Nissan Sentra
182 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Nissan Sentra
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology