2015 Nissan Sentra Safety Report
2015 NISSAN SENTRA Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Nissan Sentra
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Nissan Sentra. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (342) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 24 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Nissan Sentra with 121 complaints and 3 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Nissan Sentra before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Sentra Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Sentra years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Sentra | 263 | 6 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Nissan Sentra | 223 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Nissan Sentra | 181 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Nissan Sentra | 213 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Nissan Sentra | 193 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Nissan Sentra | 121 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2015 Nissan Sentra Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Nissan Sentra, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
118 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlyAir Bags
32 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Nissan onlyUnknown Or Other
26 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyEngine
14 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Nissan onlyPower Train,Engine
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Engine issues Nissan onlyVehicle Speed Control
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Vehicle Speed Control issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Nissan Sentra
Reliability Score
The 2015 Nissan Sentra receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2015 Nissan Sentra
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2015 Nissan Sentra
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Nissan Sentra:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Failure The transmission has experienced complete failure in vehicles less than 10 years old, indicating a potential issue with the CVT system. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bag Malfunction Air bag sensors have failed to properly classify occupants, leading to the air bag not deploying in a collision. |
Medium | Common | All miles |
| Vehicle Speed Control Failure There have been reports of the vehicle speed control system failing to operate properly. |
Low | Occasional | All miles |
| Engine Issues Engine stalling, shuddering, and loss of power have been reported, particularly at higher speeds. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Nissan Sentra:
Transmission issues are a common problem, with 11% of recalls related to the power train and 9% involving the power train, vehicle speed control, and engine.
Air bag malfunctions are a significant concern, with 32% of recalls related to air bag sensors and occupant classification.
Vehicle speed control has been reported to fail in some vehicles.
Engine issues, including stalling and shuddering, have been reported.
Recall Details for the 2015 Nissan Sentra
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2015 Nissan Sentra by NHTSA:
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrec...
Consequence: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Inter...
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a CRS is in the seat.
Consequence: If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat, there will be an increased risk of injury to the child in the CRS.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners are warned not to install a CRS in the front seat. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence: A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Nissan Sentra
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Nissan Sentra with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 5 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
Complete transmission failure and need replacement the car is less than 10 years old Nissan has had major issues with the CVT system and transmission…transmission lose power on the highway
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission failed to operate properly. The component is still installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle jerks when shifting gears and upshifts on its own, causing unpredictable changes in speed an...
When a passenger sits in the passenger seat it doesn't register them in the seat and doesn't turn passenger airbag on. It always stays off and my air bag light on the dash never turns off. It's been like that since I bought the car in May of 2025. So any additional details are unknown.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal beeping sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle stopped independently. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the fai...
Car has 72000 miles in it it has given no indication on dash except cruise control went out. The transmission is slipping and both the front passenger and drivers door handles are messed up up.
while actively pressing on brake at a stop sign, car started moving. car only stopped when it bumped into car in front and had to be completely turned off. even with hand brake and in park, car kept moving.
My wife was rear ended and side collision accident. She was injured with side airbags both arm was severely cut. The steering airbag did not deploy as a result she had head injury and the upper teeth was push up when her head hit the steering wheel. She had to be pry out with a Crowbar tool.
Between 75-85 miles an hour, the car gets sluggish, acting like it cannot "stay in gear" and the rpms shoot around wildly. It gets worse when it is hotter outside. It feels like it loses power and then shoots up in power erratically, typically in that speed range. My car has only 54620 miles on it
On [XXX] I was driving my 2015 Nissan Sentra S (manual transmission) in Los Angeles, CA. While traveling at a moderate speed on a city street, another vehicle crossed into my lane, resulting in a direct, head-on collision. The impact caused severe damage to the entire front end of my vehicle: the hood crumpled, the front bumper and grille detached, and internal components such as the radiator supp...
See attached document for complaint.
No check engine lights or any kind of warning signs. My car randomly will jerk, lose power, accelerate, and makes noises! Issue caused car to slow down rapidly and I was almost rear-ended twice this week! I don't feel safe in my car!
I took this vehicle to the dealership, and the dealership said that the transmission needs to be replaced. I sold this car to Surburban Chevrolet of Ann Arbor, but they appear to be selling the car without fixing the transmission. It is not safe to drive this car because the vehicle is jerky and may not change the gear properly in the highway.
The was engine stalling, shuddering, jerking, and after a while I had loss of power, all of this happened when I was driving 65 mph on the highway.
The car is losing power when j try accelerate its very dangerous and the handle from driver side door kicked off and don't wanna hold and unlock the car in [XXX] that the car got.nk throttle and power it nukes risk for me my kids and ny family and other passengers Thank you have a fantastic evening
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started shuddering. The contact stated that the engine revved up to high. While driving, the vehicle stopped suddenly, drove, and then stopped again. The contact continuously moved the gear shifter and the vehicle moved forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was take...
The car had problems with failing to start and failing to accelerate while driving. Check engine light came on and OBD scanner indicated it was the CVT. The car was inspected and repaired in March 2023. In 2025 (the same problem of check engine indicating the CVT) is occurring. CVT sensor was replaced; however, two weeks later the check engine light is back on indicating CVT issues and is now also...
Vehicle began making a whining noise when starting with car in park, accelerating or decelerating. Didn’t seem to drive like normal. I Immediately took car to my usual mechanic and was notified it was the CVT transmission and it would need to be replaced. I was made aware of the recall by my mechanic. I contacted Nissan and was told they would not cover it. I’ve kept regular maintenance on my car...
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced...
When driving my car loses pet like it is going from 65 to 40 on the highest it poses a threat n because you never know when it will happen and twice already I have almost been on a car accident due to the loss of pet
The transmission failed. The car just stopped moving forward while My son was driving in traffic. It was 12:00 in the afternoon on a Friday so local traffic was a bit heavy. Traffic had to go onto the other side of the road creating a hazard. Luckily the car behind was following at a safe distance and was able to stop. There was no previous warnings that this was going to happen. The car had...
Showing 20 of 342 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Nissan Sentra
Has the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA been recalled?
Yes, the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA have?
The 2015 NISSAN SENTRA has 342 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 22 involved crashes. 21 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA?
The 2015 NISSAN SENTRA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA involve power train (118 complaints), air bags (32 complaints), unknown or other (26 complaints). Other affected components include engine, power train,engine, vehicle speed control.
How many crash reports does the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA have?
There are 22 crash reports associated with the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA out of 342 total complaints (6.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA have?
There are 2 fire reports for the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA out of 342 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA?
21 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2015 NISSAN SENTRA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 342 complaints, 3 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA are: 1. POWER TRAIN (118 complaints), 2. AIR BAGS (32 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (26 complaints), 4. ENGINE (14 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN,ENGINE (11 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 118 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 NISSAN SENTRA?
Be cautious of transmission and engine issues, as they are common in this model. Check for recalls and inspect the air bag system and vehicle speed control. The 2015 NISSAN SENTRA has 342 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA?
The 2015 NISSAN SENTRA receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 342 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 24 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Transmission Failure and Air Bag Malfunction.
What are the known issues with the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA?
Known issues with the 2015 NISSAN SENTRA include: Transmission Failure, Air Bag Malfunction, Vehicle Speed Control Failure, Engine Issues. These are based on patterns found across 342 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2015 Nissan Sentra?
Common issues include transmission failure, air bag malfunctions, and engine problems.
How can I check if my 2015 Nissan Sentra has been recalled?
Visit the manufacturer's website or contact your local dealership to check for any recalls related to your vehicle.
What should I do if I experience shuddering or loss of power in my 2015 Nissan Sentra?
Take your vehicle to a dealership for inspection and repair, as these symptoms may indicate engine or transmission issues.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of transmission and engine issues, as they are common in this model. Check for recalls and inspect the air bag system and vehicle speed control.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Nissan Sentra
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Nissan Sentra. The data includes 342 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 22 reported crashes, 2 fire incidents, 21 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2015 Nissan Sentra an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16