2012 Nissan Sentra recalls and problems

The 2012 Nissan Sentra has 0 recalls and 180 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2012 Nissan Sentra
Photo: 2012 Nissan Sentra by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2012 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 27 Sentra model years — 13th most.

0recalls
180complaints
10crashes
4fires
10injuries
64,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2011: 2 complaints20112012: 9 complaints2013: 15 complaints20132014: 17 complaints2015: 19 complaints20152016: 14 complaints2017: 17 complaints20172018: 15 complaints2019: 34 complaints2019342020: 7 complaints2021: 10 complaints20212022: 9 complaints2023: 3 complaints20232024: 7 complaints2025: 2 complaints20252

2012 vs. other Nissan Sentra years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Sentra have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan Sentra. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Sentra?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (68), engine (40), vehicle speed control (22). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.