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2017 Nissan Sentra engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 49 complaints for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
49 14% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
41,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2017 Nissan Sentra Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 41,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 6 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 4 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 2 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 3 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 41,000 miles
Based on 20 complaints that include mileage. 65% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles6
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles4
60k to 80k miles2
80k to 100k miles3
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 41,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan sentra. While driving various speeds or while parked, the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer advised the contact to change the fuel from 87 to 91 octane. The contact did as the dealer suggested, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was still unable to be diagnosed. The contact stated that diagnostic testing was completed and the results were sent to the manufacturer.

Reported at 3,400 miles, May 2017

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH coming off the highway and coming to a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle was shifted into park to adjust the clock. After shifting to drive and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate above 35 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine and traction control light warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.

Reported at 90,087 miles, January 2024

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