2014 Nissan Sentra Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,868miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Nissan Sentra, 4% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,868 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.
“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“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“While taking vehicle to dealer to el paso casa Nissan for drift/ pull and constant input to keep in center line on windy day and trany on up hill failure from a dead start. My wife's vehicle stall and shake almost like engine will shut, almost on stop on braking. Happened.twice, first at stop light about half mile away from my house, second at gas station about 3 miles away. A/c on.”
NHTSA complaint #10633413, filed 2014-09, 4,050 miles“The air sensor attached to the air filter system, causes me loose mass amounts of fuel cost $200 and for know I can restart it to get it to work right but it happens lots of times at any speed electrical is part of the sensor. Windshield was never sealed right on top of it leaks constantly and the front suspension sounds like a bomb hits when hitting any size bump bigger than a softball size checked it best I could plus mechanic and no known reason seen”
NHTSA complaint #11058418, filed 2018-01, 59,956 miles“Vehicle has been having transmission issues since 6 months after purchasing it in 2018. Car RPM jumps up and down when driving. Car shuts off when I'm park and left in idle sometimes, it takes a lot to turn left or right in the vehicle. Had transmission replaced in the beginning of 2019 thinking it will fix it, but the issue still occurs. I've taken it to mechanics and they all suggested to contact Nissan. I've spent almost 4,000-6,000 on repairs within the last two years. All related to the same issue”
NHTSA complaint #11302082, filed 2020-01, 65,779 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192550Apr 1, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM: There is a noise (clunking, popping, or bumping) when the steering wheel is turned AND the noise is coming from the top of either front strut assembly. NOTE: The…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 14 | 4% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 17 | 12% |
| 2010 | 8 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Nissan Sentra
182 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 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.
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