2015 Nissan Sentra: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Nissan Sentra: 3 recalls, 351 owner complaints and up to 32 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Latches & locks Vehicle recall #15V453000 · 2015 · 6,595 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan sentra and versa note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors May not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Why it matters: A door that does not fully latch May result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction May increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant May fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V244000 · 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan altima, nv200, leaf, sentra, and pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan nv200 taxi, Infiniti qx60, qx60 hybrid, and q50 hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan rogue and Infiniti q50, 2015-2016 Nissan murano, murano hybrid, and Chevrolet city express, 2014-2015 Nissan pathfinder hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti jx35 vehicles. In these…
Why it matters: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ECU) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ECU in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi,…
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V242000 · 2016 · 645,898 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket May become deformed if it is used to secure a child restraint system (crs). The deformed seat bracket May cause the occupant classification system (ocs) to incorrectly classify the installed crs, resulting in the front passenger air bag to…
Why it matters: If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat, there will be an increased risk of injury to the child in the crs.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ECU), free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners are warned not to install a crs in the front seat.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 23 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (172): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (82), stalls / loses power (39), warning light on (37).
- Engine (68): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (18), warning light on (15).
- Other / unknown (54): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (9), warning light on (8).
- Speed control / throttle (49): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (8), warning light on (5).
The 2015 Nissan Sentra has 351 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 37 Sentra model years for complaints (2.2× the average Sentra year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (64 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 55,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (380 complaints, 5 recalls), 2016 (270 complaints, 6 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 | Regular |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 35 | 30 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Nissan Sentra problems?
Owners have filed 351 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (172), engine (68), other / unknown (54).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Sentra get?
EPA ratings run up to 32 mpg combined (1.8 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Nissan Sentra repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.