2020 Nissan Sentra steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 55 complaints for the 2020 Nissan Sentra, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact's daughter owned a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving the vehicle at an unknown rate of speed, she lost control of the vehicle without warning. Her daughter hit a curb which caused the vehicle to flip over. A fellow motorist saw the failure and called the authorities to the scene. The contact's daughter was treated for unknown injuries at the scene. The contact was uncertain if a police report was filed.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V581000 (Steering). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact continued driving the vehicle however, the vehicle was difficult to steer.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Sentra
- Forward collision avoidance 76 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints