2009 Nissan SENTRA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
55 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
57,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 48 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 55 complaints (25.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 23.6% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 14.5% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 9.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 7.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 7.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Structure:Body | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
Air Bags: 14; Steering: 11; Service Brakes: 7; Electrical System: 6; Structure:Body: 6; Suspension: 5; Engine: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 13 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 13; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2009: 1; 2010: 6; 2011: 3; 2012: 2; 2013: 4; 2014: 11; 2015: 4; 2016: 4; 2017: 7; 2018: 5; 2019: 3; 2020: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10291833 · 2009-11-11 (November 11, 2009)
THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THREE TIMES IN A THREE WEEK PERIOD. I ADDED AIR THE FIRST TWO TIMES AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF. I DID NOT ADD AIR, BUT WENT TO THE DEALER ON THE THIRD OCCASION. THE SERVICE WRITER SAID THAT THE TIRE PRESSURES WERE LOW, THAT AIR WAS ADDED AND THE WARNING LIGHT WAS RESET. TIRES ARE OEM BRIDGESTONE TURANZA 205/55-16 ON A 2009 NISSAN SENTRA. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291833 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10315837 · 2010-03-02 (March 2, 2010)
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON OUR 2009 NISSAN SENTRA IS NOT DISARMING WHEN OUR 8 YEAR OLD SON, WHO IS 67 POUNDS, IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10315837 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10320820 · 2010-03-18 (March 18, 2010)
MY CAR ACCELERATED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WITH ME PUSHING AS HARD AS I COULD. I HAD STOPPED TO GET THE MAIL IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, SO HAD MY SEAT BELT OFF. I HAVE TO ALSO OPEN THE DOOR JUST A TAD, BECAUSE THE PAPER CONTAINER IS DOWN LOWER. WHEN IT WOULDN'T STOP AND MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH IT WAS GOING ACROSS WAS SLIGHTLY HILLY, THE DOOR CAME COMPLETELY OPEN AND I GOT DRAGGED AND THEN I TURNED LOOSE AND THE CAR KEPT GOING. FORTUNATELY THE FRONT RIGHT MIRROR GOT CAUGHT ON A TREE AND IT STOPPED RIGHT AT THE EDGE OF MY NEIGHBORS YARD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,462 miles reported. Look up ODI 10320820 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10339027 · 2010-06-18 (June 18, 2010)
CAR PARKED ON PARKING LOT, TURNED ON, PRESSED BRAKE TO SHIFT TO REVERSE, LET BRAKE PEDAL GO STARTING BACKWARDS MOVEMENT, PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND STUCK IN UP POSITION, HIT SEVERAL TIMES THE BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM DID NOT RESPOND, HIT A WALL, PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND SHORTLY AFTER BRAKE SYSTEM RESPONDED. PASSENGER WITNESSED ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE WITH NO SUCCESS. DAMAGE TO BACK CORNER OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS 2009 SENTRA, UNDER WARRANTY NOT YET A YEAR AND VERY LOW MILEAGE, REQUESTED VEHICLE TOWING TO LOCAL DEALER SINCE NOT YET A YEAR OLD. NIS…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10339027 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10350485 · 2010-08-19 (August 19, 2010)
WHEN STARTING THE CAR YOU HEAR RELAY CLICKING IN AND OUT AND POWER STEERING FAIL SHOWS UP. HAD TO RESTART CAR SEVERAL TIMES TO GET POWER STEERING TO WORK. CAR WAS PUT IN THE SHOP AND DEALER TOLD ME HAD TO REPLACE STEERING COLUNM. CONTACT NISSAN TO FILE A COMPLAINT. FILE # 6901381 TO SEE IF THEY WHERE GOING TO PAY FOR IT, CAR HAS 47395 MILES AND NOT EVEN 1 1/2 YEAR OLD YET. I SEE NO RECALL ON CAR AS OF YET BUT HAD TO PAY THE DEALERSHIP $880.02 TO GET CAR REPAIR. STILL HAVEN'T HEAR FROM NISSAN WHAT IF THEY ARE GOING TO DO ANYTHING. I CAR IN MY MI…
Owner-reported narrative. 47,350 miles reported. Look up ODI 10350485 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10356313 · 2010-09-19 (September 19, 2010)
MY CAR SWERVES TOO MUCH ON THE FREEWAY. SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR IN 2009, I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE CAR. EVEN AFTER TAKING IT TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS, I AM STILL SCARED I AM GOING TO DIE DUE TO THE CAR. THE SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS I AM TAKEN THE CAR TO HAVE CLAIMED THERE IS NO PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED IT TOO. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10356313 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10358181 · 2010-09-29 (September 29, 2010)
2009 NISSAN SENTRA FRONTAL IMPACT 40MPH WITH NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10358181 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10393882 · 2011-03-31 (March 31, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD NO PRIOR FAILURES AND THIS FAILURE WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES AND THAT IF THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN SINCE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER NOR WAS T…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,070 miles reported. Look up ODI 10393882 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
10V401000 · Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
Reported: 2010-09-10 (September 10, 2010)
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign record ↗