2020 Nissan Sentra Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2020 Nissan Sentra, 2% of the 207 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“was driving down the highway nothing in front of me my car hit the brakes and flashed warning on the dash and made me come to a stop after this happened my fuel economy decreased over 100 miles per tank other times it just activates and taps the brakes for no reason also every window except the driver window gets stuck several times a week another thing some how one of my rims cracked”
NHTSA complaint #11511272, filed 2023-03“Catastrophic failure today. Car was towed with special tow truck to dealer after hours. Will know more tomorrow. While driving Passenger right front tire: upper tie rod broke, lower control arm broke, trans-axel broke, smoke came out of hood. Right before this happened the car experienced a shimmy in the steering wheel and to keep car driving straight I had hold steering wheel at angle to the right (40mph). Next the anti-lock brakes engaged then disengaged. Four or so miles later I got a dashboard warning that had “malfunction” on almost every system (all amber lights). …”
NHTSA complaint #11547241, filed 2023-09“The wheel keeps turning to the right and won't go straight. The wheel makes a clicking noise when it turns. It seems to be something to do with the steering column. Must keep turning the steering wheel to the left for it to work properly. I have replaced the steering gear assembly at my own expense, but the problem has not improved, proving to be a design issue near the tire and tie rod. I'm sure the sound is coming from near the tire and tie rod. Yes. I found the recall notice but no solution was given. There doesn't seem to be any plan to fix this design flaw? I need to file a complaint!”
NHTSA complaint #11598895, filed 2024-07“I had brought my car up to the dealership for an oil change, and they said there was a recall on the tie rods. They said they checked them out, but never gave me paperwork for it. And I’ve looked it up and it said no recall have been serviced on. A week or two later me and another passenger got in my car and put it in reverse, and heard a small pop as I turned the wheel I didn’t think anything of it at first. Then we started heading down the road we got to a stop light and my car was stalling the transmission didn’t sound right for a little while. …”
NHTSA complaint #11438576, filed 2021-10“On July 16 2021, I took my car to the dealer for an oil change and for a recall on a bent tie rod. They told me my tie rod was fine and did nothing. On November 15, I took my car back because my wheel was vibrating. They said my hub bearing assembly is loose so, they will order the part which takes 3 days to come in and advised me not to drive on highways . Now 4 weeks later, they told me that's not the problem and its my tie rod. I asked how this was misdiagnosed? They said the person who looked at it didn't know what they were doing. This put my children and I at risk!”
NHTSA complaint #11442958, filed 2021-12Related service bulletins
- 10232657Feb 22, 2023WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10222717Sep 27, 2022PREVENT FRONT AXLE THREAD DAMAGE DURING NUT REMOVAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10174759Apr 8, 2020Wheel Replacement Dealer Inventory *****Detailed Information***** Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory quality action on 11 MY2020 Sentra (B18) vehicles identified in Service…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 16% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 8 | 10% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
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 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