2021 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 09/08/2026

37Steering complaints

28.5%Of all 130 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 steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38 · 29.2%

STEERING37 · 28.5%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING28 · 21.5%

SERVICE BRAKES23 · 17.7%

Unspecified / other19 · 14.6%

Share of the 130 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Nissan Sentra overview page.

What owners report

“Steering wheel vibrates and has become difficult to steer. Occurs often. While on the freeway, vehicle has come to a stop in 2 different occasions…”NHTSA complaint 11649039 — filed 03/18/2025

“As I was driving home on the highway, something happened with my car where I couldn't control the car. It swerved back and forth on…”NHTSA complaint 11636294 — filed 01/16/2025

“The car has been towed and moved to another state which is New Jersey and it is being held at an auction company. The car…”NHTSA complaint 11617714 — filed 10/02/2024

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

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Nissan Sentra have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Nissan Sentra: 37 of 130 complaints on file (28.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING 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 09/08/2026.