2009 Nissan Sentra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (9) · Steering (7) · Suspension (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
48 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2010-09-10 · campaign 10V401000 · 7,948 vehicles
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Service bulletins (86)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 86 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-06-03 · Air Bags“my car is included by year in the current airbag recall. however it comes up negative and the airbag icon started blinking last week. there were no incidents prior to the blinking. …”
2023-04-14 · Suspension“my brake line broke in three pieces while i was driving on the highway visiting my son i almost lost my life the brakes did not work all of the fluid came out thank god i didn’t die there was no sign on the dashboard also my brakes even when i change the pads the rotors and calipers they always make noise. i change brake pads every year and that’s …”
2022-11-04 · Service Brakes“i was driving on the interstate to go and visit my granddaughter from pa to new york when all of a sudden i press on the break pedal and the brakes stopped working there was no warning sign on the dashboard i was alone in the car and afraid i started to slow down there was a lot of traffic trucks and i pulled over on the side slowly and use the eme…”
2020-09-23 · Air Bags · 94,000 mi“the air bag warning light pop on when i was stopping for red light. the car has not been in a crash ,fire , or flood. the air bag module must be a manufacturer problem, this is not no routine maintenance problem. there are other nissan models with same problem. please don't let manufacturers get away with this, it is putting me and my passengers …”
2020-09-15 · Air Bags · 92,550 mi“air bag light flashes continuesly…”
2019-09-10 · Power Train · 90,000 mi“i have been getting grinding noises from my transmission since the fall of 2016. took the car into the georgesville nissan shop in columbus, oh where they stated they can't recreate the noise or hear it even though the noise is noticeable when the car starts to move after sitting still for at least half an hour. it sounds as if someone isn't pushin…”
2019-07-29 · Power Train · 145,500 mi“my vehicles transmission warranty ended at 120,000 miles. my vehicle has about 145,500 miles. i've read online these vehicles with cvt transmission have issues with repair code p0744. they have a service bulletin for older vehicles except mine to replace transmission valve body assembly. i called nissan consumer affairs and was told they cannot h…”
2019-06-04 · Air Bags · 200,000 mi“"takata recall" when the car is started the airbag light starts blinking .i have taken my car to 2 dealerships and they have informed me that it is the clock spring in the car. and that it was unsafe to drive because if i were to get into a wreck or if someone was to hit me and my children the airbags would not deploy . the clock spring in the st…”
2018-12-17 · Suspension · 76,535 mi“was towed in and the lf ball joint is rusted and fell apart. the stud and nut are still attached to the knuckle and the ball pulled out of the socket. this allowed the suspension of drop that corner of the car down and pull the cv axle out of the transmission. just pulling out from home.…”
2018-12-03 · Unknown Or Other · 70,000 mi“takata recall car stalls out and dash board lights up with every warning signal, every time i brake to quickly when hitting a red light but check engine light isn't regularly on. my problem matches another type of 2009 nissan sentra problem but my exact model is not recalled. purchased brand new starter, alternator and battery to no avail anot…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.