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2009 Nissan Sentra recalls & problems

The 2009 Nissan Sentra has 1 safety recall and 55 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints55filed by owners
Crashes · fires9 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths11 · 1reported in complaints
2009 Nissan Sentra in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

EquipmentSep 10, 2010

Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

Recall 10V4010007,948 vehicles

Problem
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2009 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
2009 Nissan Sentra NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Sentra FE

29mpg combined
City / highway26 / 34 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,300/year to fuel

Sentra

28mpg combined
City / highway25 / 33 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Sentra

27mpg combined
City / highway24 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

Sentra

26mpg combined
City / highway24 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Sentra

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 29 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Air bagsFrontal1550679,000 mi
Steering1120255,500 mi
Service brakes720412,000 mi
StructureBody640640,794 mi
Electrical system610272,000 mi
TiresPressure monitoring and regulating systems; Sidewall500019,150 mi
Suspension500012,000 mi
Engine400063,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system400058,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic32018,200 mi
Unknown or other310226,700 mi
Power train300090,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.