2017 Nissan Sentra electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 33 complaints for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Sentra S. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the RPM's increased. The brake pedal was depressed however the contact crashed into a curb and then a fire hydrant causing the vehicle to flip. There was smoke and a burning odor present. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle. A police report was filed and the fire department was present. The contact sustained leg injuries from cracking the front windshield in order to exit the vehicle.
While driving 60MPH on the highway in the left lane, the car suddenly turned off. The instrument panel suddenly went dark, engine turned off, everything suddenly just shut off with no warning. We had difficulty maneuvering the car over to the right shoulder. After we pulled over it restarted & we were able to drive away. Ironically we had our 30,000 mile service the next day but nissan said nothing is wrong. Online we've noticed previous years with the same problem but the TSB only covers nissans up to 2016.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Nissan Sentra
- Drivetrain & axles 75 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints