2014 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

62Engine complaints

16.3%Of all 380 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 engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN182 · 47.9%

ENGINE62 · 16.3%

Unspecified / other58 · 15.3%

AIR BAGS51 · 13.4%

SERVICE BRAKES33 · 8.7%

Share of the 380 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Nissan Sentra overview page.

What owners report

“ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS MY 2014 NISSAN SENTRA HAS STALLED AND STARTED ON ITS OWN. I NOTICED THAT THE RPM GAGE WILL LOOK JUMPY THEN…”NHTSA complaint 11084843 — filed 04/12/2018

“I BOUGHT A 2014 NISSAN SENTRA ABOUT 2= MONTHS AGO THEY SAID THAT THE CVT AND TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT…”NHTSA complaint 11083782 — filed 04/07/2018

“THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON/OFF FOR OVER A YEAR. I HAVE HAD IT "FIX" . CODE KEPT SAYING MASSAIR SENSOR. LAST WEEK I TOOK…”NHTSA complaint 11081602 — filed 03/27/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Nissan Sentra have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Nissan Sentra: 62 of 380 complaints on file (16.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Nissan Sentra have in total?

380 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE 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 07/14/2026.