Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 Nissan Sentra: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Nissan Sentra at 27–32 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 231 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

27–32

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Nissan Sentra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, newest first.

Exterior lighting: Brake lights: Switch

NHTSA 21V135000 Reported Mar 3, 2021

Filed by: Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PM971)
Units affected: 807,376 (estimate)
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
Risk: The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Ignition

NHTSA 18V551000 Reported Aug 21, 2018

Filed by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Units affected: 153,047 (estimate)
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags

NHTSA 17V253000 Reported Apr 13, 2017

Filed by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Units affected: 30,038 (estimate)
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Nissan Sentra fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Nissan Sentra EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Sentra	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	26/32/28 mpg	$2,950	318
Sentra	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	CVT (7 modes)	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	27/33/29 mpg	$2,850	307
Sentra	1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	27/35/30 mpg	$2,250	298
Sentra	1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	29/37/32 mpg	$2,100	278
Sentra Nismo	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	25/31/27 mpg	$3,050	330
Sentra Nismo	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	CVT (7 modes)	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	25/30/27 mpg	$3,050	330

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Nissan Sentra crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Nissan Sentra NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.8%	Optional
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO 4 DR FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	4 stars	11.8%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Nissan Sentra owner complaints

Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Sentra, most recently on Oct 6, 2026. 29 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 21 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Nissan Sentra complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Power train	75
Engine	48
Unknown or other	38
Electrical system	32
Vehicle speed control	32
Air bags	26
Service brakes	21
Exterior lighting	14
Steering	14
Structure: Body	9

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Sentra model years

Nissan Sentra by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 Sentra	32–33 mpg	—	—	—
2026 Sentra	32–33 mpg	1	19	—
2025 Sentra	33–34 mpg	4	31	5/5
2024 Sentra	33–34 mpg	3	41	5/5
2023 Sentra	32–33 mpg	1	20	5/5
2022 Sentra	32–33 mpg	2	81	5/5
2021 Sentra	32–33 mpg	3	132	5/5
2020 Sentra	32–33 mpg	4	207	5/5
2019 Sentra	27–32 mpg	2	223	4/5
2018 Sentra	27–32 mpg	2	185	4/5
2016 Sentra	30–33 mpg	6	270	4/5
2015 Sentra	30–33 mpg	3	352	4/5

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Other 2017 Nissan models

2017 Nissan 370Z 2017 Nissan Altima 2017 Nissan Armada 2017 Nissan Frontier 2017 Nissan GT-R 2017 Nissan Juke 2017 Nissan LEAF 2017 Nissan Maxima 2017 Nissan Murano 2017 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van 2017 Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi 2017 Nissan Pathfinder 2017 Nissan Quest 2017 Nissan Rogue 2017 Nissan Titan 2017 Nissan Versa

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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