2014 Nissan Sentra power train problems
182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Nissan Sentra — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a mass air flow sensor failure under DTC: P0101. The contact was informed…”
filed Jan 7, 2026
“Transmission failed, as I went to turn left it stalled and on coming traffic had to slam on there brakes and 6 veh. Ran into each other i dud not get hit but feel so bad that the 2914 nissan sentra i drive caused this traffic hazard. 2 people had to go to the hospital. It should be illegal to sell…”
filed Aug 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 3 | 12% |
| 2024 Sentra | 7 | 22% |
| 2022 Sentra | 6 | 8% |
| 2021 Sentra | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Sentra | 9 | 4% |
| 2019 Sentra | 54 | 24% |
| 2018 Sentra | 46 | 25% |
| 2017 Sentra | 76 | 33% |
| 2016 Sentra | 126 | 47% |
| 2015 Sentra | 171 | 49% |
| 2013 Sentra | 311 | 49% |
| 2012 Sentra | 68 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Nissan Sentra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.