2021 Nissan Sentra vs 2021 Toyota Avalon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Nissan Sentra | 2021 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 129 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 132 | 169 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 33 | 25–43 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 40 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 12 |
| Engine | 7 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2021 Nissan Sentra
2021 Toyota Avalon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.