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2017 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems

14 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

14
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
Feb 2022Dec 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (14)

criticalSTEERING,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Dec 2025

The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH and coasting to the right around a curve, after completing the maneuver, the accelerator was depressed, the cruise control was set at 48 MPH, and the steering wheel was turned to the left but independently turned all the way to the right.

NHTSA #: 11704674
criticalSTEERING
CrashFiled: Nov 2025

It will be investigated by my insurance company, but this is what happened. I was taking a leisurely drive on a country road. Not much for shoulders and the trees aren't cut back far enough.

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NHTSA #: 11701131
criticalSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Crash / FireFiled: Feb 2022

The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Sentra S. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the RPM's increased. The brake pedal was depressed however the contact crashed into a curb and then a fire hydrant causing the vehicle to flip. There was smoke and a burning odor present. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle. A police report was filed and the fire department was present. The contact sustained leg injuries from cracking the front windshield in order to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was deemed a total loss. The contact stated that he received an unknown recall notice and felt that it was related to the failure experienced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 63,000.

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NHTSA #: 11453492
criticalSTEERING
CrashFiled: Jun 2018

I have experienced the same issues as described in 'service brakes problem of the 2014 nissan sentra 49', which was reportedly similar to investigation "pe14-014".

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NHTSA #: 11099435
highSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2024

Car lost power, pressing down on accelerator does not move car.

NHTSA #: 11607321
highSTEERING,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2017

I"m documenting the scary situations I've experinced with my 2017 nissan sentra sr turbo. On 7/31/17 the vehicle started to stall at an intersection, then came to a complete stop. The engine turned off and I was left without any ability to controll the car.

NHTSA #: 11014903
mediumSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

My 2017 Nissan Sentra S has a very serious problem whenever my RPM reach 3.5 to 4.It starts jerking and I can't accelerate anymore,in one occasion after the jerking stop I couldn't drive no more than 5 miles per hour.I have checked for any visible issues but none. No warning lights come on, I carry a scanner with me OBD2 but it doesn't have any codes.

NHTSA #: 11592567
mediumSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

Steering wheel went unsteady. All warning lights went off. Speedometer failed.

NHTSA #: 11554450
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2022

On January 29th 2022, we drove the car on the interstate at about 65-70 mph for over two hours when suddenly, the vehicle completely shut off. We were able to navigate safely into the shoulder while the power steering, dashboard, and engine were all completely off. No lights or other errors appeared. We took the car to an auto zone where they checked and cleaned the battery from corrosion. Assuming we were fine, we embarked on the three hour journey home on the same highway the next day. We drove the car for about 45 minutes short distances with no errors. As we got ready to return home, we got on the highway again. About 30 minutes into the drive going the same speed, the car shut down again. No warnings or errors like the last time. We took the car to a Nissan dealership in Monroeville, PA. They held the car for a week doing inspections and say that there are no errors. I'm wary of the safety of the vehicle and nervous to drive a car that unexpectedly shuts down on the highway

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NHTSA #: 11451001
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jun 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that his daughter was driving the vehicle and had it parked to clean the interior of the vehicle. While placing her hand on the steering wheel, the steering column became loosened. The contact had an independent mechanic arrive at the residence and inspected the vehicle and tightened a loosened linkage to bolt on the steering column. Several days later while the contact’s daughter was driving, the steering wheel loosened. The driver continued to drive until the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The driver's vehicle was then towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The Vin was not available.

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NHTSA #: 11421299
mediumSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2020

My car have been giving me problems such as cutting off in the middle of driving and I don't seem to be going over 45 when this happen I took it to nissan to get it fixed and still does the same thing without warning the car locks the steering wheel and brakes the lights on the dash light up and the car cuts off.

NHTSA #: 11366117
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: May 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan sentra. The contact stated that whenever driving, the vehicle swerves side to side as a result the contact became car sick. The steering wheel as became difficult to maneuver and an abnormal rattling noise was heard.

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NHTSA #: 11206879
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION
Filed: Nov 2017

A static-like noise come out whenever the steering wheel is turning right two mechanics form nissan dealers have check the car and noticed the noise but both of them could not diagnose how/why the noise came out

NHTSA #: 11043115
lowSTEERING
Filed: Aug 2019

Car runs fine then when you stop and try to restart it, a message comes up 'warning no key detected, system error'. The car is stationary and will not start and everything is shut down. You never know when this will happen.

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NHTSA #: 11242990

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