2021 Nissan Sentra Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

23Service Brakes complaints

18.1%Of all 127 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38 · 29.9%

STEERING36 · 28.3%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING26 · 20.5%

SERVICE BRAKES23 · 18.1%

Unspecified / other18 · 14.2%

Share of the 127 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Nissan Sentra overview page.

What owners report

“Break Switch Malfunctions that leaves the car unable to start.”NHTSA complaint 11613420 — filed 09/09/2024

“My ABS light randomly come on along side of traction control, front and rear collision assistance lights. Car has had electrical problems since I got…”NHTSA complaint 11603078 — filed 07/18/2024

“The crash imminent braking system would activate during driving when there isn't a risk. It happens at odd times when there is no cars in…”NHTSA complaint 11574195 — filed 02/27/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Nissan Sentra have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Nissan Sentra: 23 of 127 complaints on file (18.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Nissan Sentra have in total?

127 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES 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.