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3N1AB7AP8HY••••••2017 Nissan SENTRA
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2017 Nissan SENTRA build (17 vs 7).
17on this build
224on the model
31builds in total
3involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedEngine 6Power Train 4Air Bags 3Service Brakes 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2017 nissan sentra. After the contact drove through a green light and slowed down while approaching traffic, the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a head…
Service BrakesJan 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the brake pedal was stiff. The contact stated that the message "Put Foot on Brake Pedal" was displayed. While…
Power TrainJan 2025
The continuously variable transmission (CVT) in my vehicle failed prematurely, leading to significant safety concerns. The car experienced severe jerking, hesitation, and loss of power while driving, especially at highway speeds. Eventually, the transmission stopped functioning…
EngineJul 2024
To Whom it May Concern, I am writing because there has been transmission issues that my 2017 Nissan Sentra SV has been experiencing since I purchased the car brand new on 04/22/2017. I have documentation of me taking it back to Nissan within the first year due to shaking,…
SteeringApr 2024
My 2017 Nissan Sentra S has a very serious problem whenever my RPM reach 3.5 to 4.It starts jerking and I can't accelerate anymore,in one occasion after the jerking stop I couldn't drive no more than 5 miles per hour.i have checked for any visible issues but none. No warning…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3N1AB7AP8HY381152 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.