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Nissan Sentra 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Nissan Sentra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

197Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
27Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine87 complaints

87 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V242000.

Fuel and Propulsion System36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags32 complaints

32 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V287000, 20V008000, 20V747000.

Electrical System28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

06V242000Reported July 7, 2006 - 294,166 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 294,166 vehicles across all affected models.

15V287000Reported May 15, 2015 - 1,090,569 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,090,569 vehicles across all affected models.

20V008000Reported January 9, 2020 - 307,962 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 307,962 vehicles across all affected models.

20V747000Reported December 1, 2020 - 3,930 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 3,930 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200419
20055
20068
20078
200818
200922
201026
201116
20128
201311
20149
201516
201610
201710
20182
20201
20223
20232
20253
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.