2015 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

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

68Engine complaints

19.5%Of all 348 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 TRAIN168 · 48.3%

ENGINE68 · 19.5%

Unspecified / other54 · 15.5%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL47 · 13.5%

AIR BAGS44 · 12.6%

Share of the 348 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Nissan Sentra overview page.

What owners report

“CVT TRANSMISSION FAILURE - THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN "TUGGING" AND "STUTTERING" WHEN IT HAD LESS THAN 60,000 MILES I TOOK IN FOR SERVICE BEFORE EXTENDED…”NHTSA complaint 11176597 — filed 02/12/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CHAPMAN NISSAN…”NHTSA complaint 11149991 — filed 11/07/2018

“THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON , EVERY TIME I STEP ON MY GAS IT JERKS BACK SPEED IS SLOW ALSO ESPECIALLY DRIVING UP HILL MAKES…”NHTSA complaint 11133030 — filed 10/03/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Nissan Sentra have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Nissan Sentra: 68 of 348 complaints on file (19.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Nissan Sentra have in total?

348 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 22 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.