2014 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 16%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,272miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Nissan Sentra, 16% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,272 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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“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 miles“As I was driving at night, my 2014 Nissan Sentra started to experience sudden jerkiness and issues with RPM's, acceleration problems as well as an unwillingness to change gears. (this is an automatic). As I researched the issue, Nissan has issued a recall / extended warranty 7year 100,000 mile for nissans that have the CVT transmission however not all 2014 Nissan Sentra's with the CVT transmission were included.”
NHTSA complaint #11176171, filed 2019-02, 80,000 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“Tamara recall I own a 2014 Nissan Sentra and about a week ago I was driving home from work on the freeway. I was slowing down because there was a construction zone coming up when all of the sudden my engine shuts off in the middle of the freeway. I had no control of the breaks I had to use the e break before I caused a pile up. I have tried to contact Nissan but I have had no luck.”
NHTSA complaint #11004983, filed 2017-07, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10152011Nov 14, 20182013-2017 SENTRA AND VERSA SEDAN, AND 2014-2017 VERSA NOTE; CVT JUDDER AND/OR P0746/P0965/P17F0 STORED This bulletin applies only to vehicles eqiupped with a CVT (Continuously…
- 10150733Sep 4, 20182013-2018 SENTRA; ENGINE SUPPORT TOOLS SERVICE INFORMATION A new Engine Support Tool and Engine Support Bracket are now available to allow the CVT to be removed from the Applied…
- 10119282Nov 28, 2016NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and…
- 10192844Jun 21, 2016IF YOU CONFIRM: The vehicle is operated as follows: 1. The ambient temperature is below freezing (below 32°F / 0°C). 2. The engine was started and the vehicle driven a short…
- 10075204Mar 14, 20162013 2015 SENTRA; MIL ON WITH DTC P0101 IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0101 (MAF SEN/CIRCUIT-B1) stored. and There are no drivability issues. ACTION 1. For 2013 and…
- 10057131Dec 17, 2014Nissan: 2013-2014 sentra : 2013 models are equipped with an upper torque rod. 2014 models sv, sl & sr does not have an upper torque rod.
- 10192478Nov 25, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped…
- 10192464Nov 7, 2014Nissan is conducting an inventory inspection on 105,290 specific MY2013-15 Nissan ALT, PTH, LEF, MUR, NV2, NVT, SEN, and VER NOTE vehicles to inspect the software on the OCS ECU.
- 10055835Jun 4, 2014Nissan: vehicle's engine has a no crank or fails to start, with diagnostic trouble codes, b210c (starter control relay off), p1650 (starter motor relay 2), or p1651 (starter…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 15% |
| 2022 | 7 | 9% |
| 2021 | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 | 9 | 4% |
| 2019 | 20 | 9% |
| 2018 | 22 | 12% |
| 2017 | 48 | 21% |
| 2016 | 48 | 18% |
| 2015 | 69 | 20% |
| 2014 | 62 | 16% |
| 2013 | 87 | 14% |
| 2012 | 39 | 22% |
| 2011 | 30 | 21% |
| 2010 | 35 | 24% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 19 | 16% |
| 2005 | 33 | 19% |
| 2004 | 26 | 13% |
| 2003 | 24 | 13% |
| 2002 | 27 | 9% |
| 2001 | 16 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Nissan Sentra
182 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsElectrical system
32 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 28, 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