2020 Nissan Sentra Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2020 Nissan Sentra, 1% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,800 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.
“The rear driver side door does not lock/unlock when pressing the lock/unlock buttons on the key fob nor the buttons on either of the front seat door panels. It is only able to be locked/unlocked by manually flipping the lock/unlock switch on the (rear driver side) door. No other doors have this issue. I believe either the door switch actuator or faulty wiring is the cause of the issue. I believe it is available for inspection upon request. …”
NHTSA complaint #11741828, filed 2026-06“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 15 mph the rear passenger side child safety lock did not activate and the 9-year-old grandchild was able to open the rear passenger side door. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the rear driver-side door was serviced previously for the same failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 39,800.”
NHTSA complaint #11449922, filed 2022-02, 39,800 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Sentra
60 complaintsSteering
55 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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