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2014 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems

9 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jan 2017Nov 2016
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (9)

highSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2025

Your car stalls while driving, especially after you brake and try to accelerate again. When this happens, the car jerks and hesitates to move forward. You've already replaced your suspension and had a wheel alignment done, but the problem persists—your mechanic suspects the transmission may be the cause. The transmission may need to be inspected for internal damage or fluid issues, or potentially rebuilt or replaced.

NHTSA #: 11667987
mediumSTEERING,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2022

I driving but running down and my engineer light show up Can't moves Can't put the steering...I tried put button off and on for running but not..i praying God,It running to my apartment [XXX].And it death right on road apartment..The morning i tried to running to dealer car check it..They said Gearbox death the car need change .I said I will running back to my apartment and call let your guy know because my car just: 66.080 miles. it still has warranty engineer. please check help me early. I need work and pay bill..thank INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA #: 11483770
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jun 2020

ALL OF A SUDDEN FOR THE PAST 2 DAYS I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE SWITCH LOCKING AND WANT TURN WHILE PARKED(STATIONARY). THE STEERING WHEEL NEVER LOCKED AND WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON FOR SECURITY ALERT. TODAY IT WANT TURN ON AT ALL. *TR

NHTSA #: 11328677
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jun 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL TO A HIGHER POSITION, THE STEERING WHEEL DROPPED DOWN AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. TO CONTINUE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE A TOWEL UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

NHTSA #: 11000616
mediumSTEERING
Filed: May 2017

I CAME OUT OF WORK TO LEAVE AND MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AS SOME AS I WAS LEAVING WORK. THANKFULLY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAD NO WARNING THAT IT WAS GOING OUT ON A CAR THAT IS JUST 3 YEAR OLD. I WANT TO GET THE WORD OUT SO NO ONE GETS HURTS!

NHTSA #: 10991774
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jan 2017

STEERING NOT STABLE. SWAYS BACK AND FORTH ON THE ROAD. TAKE A LOT TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT IN THE LANE ON THE ROAD. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN SINCE PURCHASED. REPLACED TIRES NO BETTER. SAME PROBLEM HIGHWAY OR CITY.

NHTSA #: 10946472
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION
Filed: Nov 2016

I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH BAD CREDIT I BEEN HAVING NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE BACK WHEELS SHAKING I TOOK BACK THE CAR TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG THEY TOOK THE CAR TO NISSAN TO CHECK IT OUT 3 TIMES THEY SAY THE SAME THING JUST TO FIND LATER ON THAT THEY ARE BEST FRIENDS SO I;M STUCK PAYING FULL PRICE FOR THE CAR...I HOPING SOMEONE CAN HELP ME GET THE DEALER TO FIX THE CAR...I WANT WHAT I;M PAYING FOR...THEY JUST BRUSH ME OFF BE THAT THE BANK ALREADY PAID THEM SO NOT THIS IS MY PROBLEM...THEY SOLD ME A BAD CAR...FOR WHO EVER TRYING TO BUY A CAR FROM NAPLETON VOLKSWAGEN IN SANFORD FL...BUYERS BE WHERE. *TR

NHTSA #: 10928883
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2015

I HAVE THE SAME ISSUES AS DESCRIBED IN YOUR INVESTIGATION "PE14-014." IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A PAVED ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN, IT WAS AS IF THE VEHICLE TOOK OVER THE STEERING, CAUSING ME TO HIT A CURB. NO DAMAGE WAS INCURRED, HOWEVER IT WAS VERY SCARY. MY CONCERN IS OBVIOUS, WHAT IF THE VEHICLE DOES THIS AGAIN WHEN I AM DRIVING ON A FREEWAY @ 65 MPH? THIS WAS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT WHEN "THE VEHICLE" HIT THE CURB. THE ABILITY TO BE IN CONTROL OF THE STEERING HAS BEEN TAKEN OVER BY THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES. THIS IS A NEW CAR AND I FIND IT EXTREMELY HARD TO BELIEVE I AM HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS. THESE ARE NOT EVERYDAY GENERAL MAINTENANCE ISSUES. THESE ARE MAJOR ISSUES WHICH COULD EASILY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEREBY I WOULD PROBABLY BE FOUND TO BE AT FAULT, WHEN THE REAL PERSON AT FAULT IS THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER! THIS IS BEING DOCUMENTED AND SAVED BY ME SHOULD, GOD FORBID, A SERIOUS ACCIDENT HAPPENS. ANY DIRECTION YOU MAY HAVE IS APPRECIATED.

NHTSA #: 10723771
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Sep 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWENTY TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. UPDATED 10/29/14*CN UPDATED 7/15/2015*JS

NHTSA #: 10632799

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