Recalls by ModelNissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Cruze: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Nissan Sentra has 47 recalls and 5,031 owner complaints; the Chevrolet Cruze has 26 recalls and 3,731 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Nissan Sentra | Chevrolet Cruze | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 47 | 26 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 1 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 5,031 | 3,731 |
| Crashes reported | 410 | 292 |
| Fires reported | 72 | 83 |
| Injuries reported | 343 | 200 |
| Most reported problem | Power Train | Engine |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Nissan SentraChevrolet Cruze
Every model year
Nissan Sentra: top problems
Power Train1,220
Engine1,212
Electrical System748
Air Bags607
Unknown or other579
Service Brakes483
Chevrolet Cruze: top problems
Engine1,393
Electrical System762
Power Train683
Unknown or other469
Service Brakes378
Steering375
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Questions
Which has more problems, the Nissan Sentra or the Chevrolet Cruze?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 5,031 complaints about the Nissan Sentra and 3,731 about the Chevrolet Cruze with NHTSA, so the Chevrolet Cruze has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Nissan Sentra or the Chevrolet Cruze?
NHTSA lists 47 recall campaigns for the Nissan Sentra and 26 for the Chevrolet Cruze since model year 2000.