2006 Model Year

Nissan Sentra

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
116
Recalls
4
Crashes
22
Severe
36

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22E066000 Aug 2022

Other

No consequence data available

20V747000 Dec 2020

Other

No consequence data available

20V008000 Jan 2020

Other

No consequence data available

15V287000 May 2015

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Seat Belts
Jun 2025

Bought a 2006 Nissan Sentra from an individual as a first car for my grandson. Drivers Seatbelt does not retract. Took to body shop and they said it...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated then stall...

Air Bags
Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light would remain illuminated and the b1066 front p...

Engine
Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and exiting the highway, the vehicle decelerated and then...

Engine
Apr 2022

Car has pick up issues. It has been issues when Stop at signal light and I afraid behind cars may hit me. When I did research on internet found many p...

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
Oct 2021

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V747000 (Air Bags) and had the vehicle taken to t...

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 2021

DRIVE BY WIRE .WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON IT DRAGS U THREW RED LIGHTS. UNLESS U PUT IN NEUTRAL. IDLES TOO HIGH NOT DISENGAGING THE TQ.CONVERTER .

Steering
Dec 2020

THE MANUAL LOCK DOWN LEAVER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE ,THIS ALLOWS THE STEERING WHEEL TO COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVI...

Air Bags
Jul 2020

RECALL

Electrical System
Oct 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT IF...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2006 Nissan Sentra has 116 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 22 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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