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2012 Nissan Sentra recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2012 Nissan Sentra
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component180
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 68 | 38 |
| Engine | 39 | 22 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 12 |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 12 |
| Air bags | 20 | 11 |
| Structure | 17 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 7 |
| Visibility | 10 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 5 |
| Steering | 9 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 4 |
| Suspension | 6 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated.”
- Service brakes
“My ABS light and skid light is staying on all the time.”
- Air bags
“The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving at 40 MPH and passing a side street, another driver traveling in a Subaru failed to yield.”
Other Nissan Sentra model years
- 20166 recalls270 complaints
- 20153 recalls351 complaints
- 20145 recalls380 complaints
- 20136 recalls638 complaints
- 20120 recalls180 complaints
- 20112 recalls142 complaints
- 20103 recalls144 complaints
- 20091 recall55 complaints
- 20083 recalls167 complaints
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2012 Nissan Sentra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2012 Nissan Sentra. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Nissan Sentra?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 68 complaints out of 180 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Nissan Sentra?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.
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