2014 Nissan Sentra Problems

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 82,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
• Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
• Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
• If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.

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What owners said

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) on my 2014 Nissan Sentra has failed twice. First failure: in August 2018, at 42,429 miles, the car hesitated and jerked when accelerating. Walser Nissan Wayzata (invoice [XXX]) found an internal CVT failure with excessive debris and bearing parts on the magnets. Nissan replaced the CVT under…Owner complaint, filed 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a mass air flow sensor failure under DTC: P0101. The contact was informed that the mass air flow sensor needed to…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 106,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 74,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
• Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
• Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
• Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.

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What owners said

Car’s engine began to fail and was indicated by RPM meter malfunctioning and car jerking while driving. When breaking and accelerating the car would delay and jerk.Owner complaint, filed 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved fault code: P0101 regarding the map air flow sensor. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 91,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 40,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
• Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.

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What owners said

On 6/22/25, I was in a side-impact collision while turning into a gas station. A driver waved me through, but another car came rushing through the outer lane and hit the front passenger side of my 2014 Nissan Sentra. The impact caused serious damage, but none of the airbags deployed. There were no warning lights before or after. My hip…Owner complaint, filed 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while stopped at an intersection to make a left turn, the contact's vehicle was crashed into the rear end of the vehicle by another vehicle. The contact stated that her vehicle was pushed further into the intersection and had stalled. The contact stated she was able to restart the…Owner complaint, filed 2023, at 80,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 17,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
• The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
• Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.

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What owners said

The tail light on the drivers rear has condensation. Therefore, my brake lights flicker. When putting the parking lights/headlights on, the power to the gas pedal is cut. RPMs go down and the car simply does not have power to accelerate.Owner complaint, filed 2025

Daughter described pushing break to the bottom /or floor boards while the car slowly began to slow. Yes, the vehicle is currently available for inspection. An impact occurred to daughter which caused bruising and duress. Another vehicle was struck. No, the problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service ctr. No. None…Owner complaint, filed 2022

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 73,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
• Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
• Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.

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What owners said

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. However, the seller had an LLC. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 96,642. It was later discovered that the mileage on the title was 229,347 on January 6, 2026. When the…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 229,347 miles

Was sitting in the car cleaning and listening to music not long after starting the radio kept going on and off and then wouldn't start but most lights came on the guy I bought the car off of said he was told it's the battery which he just replaced last year but after charging it a bit it started. But after doing further research…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 134,575 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 75,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
• Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.

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What owners said

While driving the car in the city, the car suddenly lost the ability to accelerate. I was stalled in the middle of an intersection to turn left. I was almost hit several times as the light cycles twice and I traffic wouldn't allow me to push the car. After five minutes, this seemed to rectify itself. However, the car started to shudder…Owner complaint, filed 2021

The contact owned a 2014 nissan sentra. While stationary and in the park position, the vehicle [VIN] independently and crashed into a concrete wall. The contact stated that the brakes seized and the vehicle jerked prior to the rapid acceleration. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained.…Owner complaint, filed 2017, at 77,400 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 28,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
• On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
• Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.

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What owners said

After driving my car and putting in park noticed gasoline smell checked under car and noticed gas leaking from top of fuel tank where the fuel pump sits. Took it to the dealership said gas was leaking from o ring on fuel pump mind you my vehicle is a 2014 with only about 45000 miles on it. Also there was no damage to tank hadn't ran over…Owner complaint, filed 2017

2014 nissan sentra sl 4 door sedan - faulty fuel gauge indicator. The fuel gauge indicator is showing less fuel that is actually in the tank I.e. There is more fuel in the tank than what the gauge indicator showing - and it getting worse. I contacted nissan consumer affairs that recommends taking it back to the dealer for repairs. I took…Owner complaint, filed 2015, at 9,007 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 8,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
• On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
• A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 nissan sentra. While at a stop light and attempting to adjust the steering wheel to a higher position, the steering wheel dropped down and the engine turned off. To continue driving, the contact had to place a towel under the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but was not diagnosed or…Owner complaint, filed 2017, at 6,000 miles

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!Owner complaint, filed 2017, at 80,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 37,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
• Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
• Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.

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What owners said

When pulling forward or reverse a very loud banging as if coil springs are loose and hitting metal on metal. During normal driving sound disappears.Owner complaint, filed 2017, at 40,000 miles

Hi I have 3 issues with my car, it's a 2014 nissan centra, the first issue is the transmission it's really bad I have already too it to a nissan dealership an said they fixed the issue but it's still doing the same thing, when you go to take off from a red light or stop sign it wants to hesitate taking off, it spitting and jerks and the…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 37,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 52,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
• Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the sun roof fractured while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in the drive way. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 88,000.Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 88,000 miles

Condensation inside drivers side taillight. This caused brake lights to be on continuously when headlights were on. It also greatly reduced throttle response. Vehicle never had any incident that would have caused condensation, no visible crack. Dealer replaced light assembly and said they have seen a few of these.Owner complaint, filed 2017, at 60,200 miles

What to check before you buy

• Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
• Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.

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Occupant in rear middle seat unable to undo seat belt restraint, unable to unfasten rear center seat belt, had to pass seat belt over occupant head in order to release her from seat belt. Car in park position.Owner complaint, filed 2017, at 27,001 miles

The check engine light keeps coming on with a P0101 indication Mass or Volume Air Flow Curcuit Range/ Performance Problem. The filter was changes, the Mass Air Flow Sensor was changes, and the PCV valve was changed but the light keeps coming on. The vehicle also will not accelerate as fast and sometimes will not go over a certain speed.…Owner complaint, filed 2022

Parts named most: Body (5).

What to check before you buy

• Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
• Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.

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What owners said

When I was driving through a residential neighborhood going about 30 mph the hood latch assembly snapped right there where it is bolted down to the frame which entailed smashed my windshield and dented my hood so therefore I don't feel I should be held responsible to replace them if it wasn't an act due cause of me. I feel that the hood…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Well have taken my car serveral times to tri cities nissan. About brakes when at slow speeds. Lossing power up hill. Wreck cuz was going slow everyoe come to a stop locking up brakes well my did not. And got my car back not even month ago this is second time have had to take it. 3days ago I was coming to a stop sine when driver side…Owner complaint, filed 2015, at 1,200 miles

What to check before you buy

• Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
• Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
• The tire pressure light should go out after startup.

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What owners said

Bridgestone turanza el 400 p205/55 r16 tires on my 2014 nissan sentra consistently deflate without being punctured over 30 - 60 day period causing numerous trips to gasoline station air pump. This is a danger and hassleOwner complaint, filed 2016

The tire pressure light has been going on and off for over 4 months. I also got a paper notice onto my house saying the airbags for one or a few of our cars had a recall. I checked online and my car was one of them.Owner complaint, filed 2017

What to check before you buy

• Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
• Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
• Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.

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My rear view camera is not making any noise to let me know if somebody is behind me or I’m getting to close to something. Almost hit somebody!Owner complaint, filed 2026

When I turn on my headlights my brake lights stay on. Abs light on dash stays solid. When headlights are come car loses power.Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 175,000 miles