2017 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

48Engine complaints

21.1%Of all 228 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN75 · 32.9%

ENGINE48 · 21.1%

Unspecified / other37 · 16.2%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32 · 14%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32 · 14%

Share of the 228 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Nissan Sentra overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED THAT AS I ACCELERATED, MY RPM WOULD INCREASE BUT MY SPEED-O-METER WOULDN'T. AND IF IT DID MOVE…”NHTSA complaint 11408593 — filed 04/17/2021

“THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN I LOSS 90% ACCELERATION AND VELOCITY WHILE DRIVING. VERY, VERY SCARY! I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS OCCURRED…”NHTSA complaint 11395109 — filed 02/07/2021

“MY CAR HAVE BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS SUCH AS CUTTING OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND I DON'T SEEM TO BE GOING OVER 45…”NHTSA complaint 11366117 — filed 10/24/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Nissan Sentra: 48 of 228 complaints on file (21.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have in total?

228 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 21 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.