2014 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,810miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Nissan Sentra, 2% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,810 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.
“I came out of work to leave and my power steering light came on as some as I was leaving work. Thankfully I was not on the highway when this happened. I had no warning that it was going out on a car that is just 3 year old. I want to get the word out so no one gets hurts!”
NHTSA complaint #10991774, filed 2017-05, 80,000 miles“All of a sudden for the past 2 days I have had an issue with the switch locking and want turn while parked(stationary). The steering wheel never locked and warning light stays on for security alert. Today it want turn on at all.”
NHTSA complaint #11328677, filed 2020-06, 103,000 miles“While I’m driving it starts to stall. Especially after I press on the breaks and try to press on the gas again it being ins to like jerk and not want to go. I thought it was my suspension or that it needed a wheel alignment but after paying for those to get renewed it’s still having that problem and the mechanic said it was most likely the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11667987, filed 2025-06“I purchased the car with bad credit I been having nothing but problems with the back wheels shaking I took back the car to the dealer 5 times they told me there is nothing wrong they took the car to Nissan to check it out 3 times they say the same thing just to find later on that they are best friends so I;m stuck paying full price for the car...I hoping someone can help me get the dealer to fix the car...I want what I;m paying for...they just brush me off be that the bank already paid them so not this is my problem...they sold me a bad car...for who ever trying to buy a car from napleton…”
NHTSA complaint #10928883, filed 2016-11“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left and right. The failure occurred twenty times. The dealer was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 10/29/14 updated 7/15/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10632799, filed 2014-09, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS 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…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS 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…
- 10143814Jul 3, 20182013-2016 SENTRA; OIL RESIDUE FOUND ON STEERING COLUMN This bulletin has been amended. The CLAIMS INFORMATION section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please…
- 10139405Apr 3, 20182013 ? 2016 SENTRA; OIL RESIDUE FOUND ON STEERING COLUMN IF YOU CONFIRM Oil residue is found on the steering column assembly near the lower shaft assembly connection. ACTION…
- 10192813Apr 25, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION If the configuration of the Audio/Navigation unit has not been completed correctly, some of the symptoms that may occur are: * Intermittent or no back up…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 10 | 24% |
| 2023 | 4 | 20% |
| 2022 | 31 | 38% |
| 2021 | 40 | 30% |
| 2020 | 55 | 27% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 6% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 16 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 20% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 30 | 19% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsFuel system
13 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 30, 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