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2017 Nissan Sentra

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

8.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,542

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2021114 · manufacturer campaign PM971

4 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: Sentra 2016–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch could fail. If this happens, the brake lights may not turn on when the brakes are applied and it may not be possible to start the engine.

Why it matters

Brake lights that do not work properly could result in road users being confused of the driver's intentions, and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the stop lamp switch. The dealer will also install a grommet to protect the switch.

46,737 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2018440 · manufacturer campaign PC642 / PM828

22 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: Frontier 2017–2018 · Micra 2017–2018 · NV 1500 2017 · NV 200 2017 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition system, a spring in the ignition switch could wear and break. This may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off and the airbag system to lose power. The resulting loss of motive power, and change in steering and brake forces could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Additionally, in the event of a crash, this may also cause the airbags not to function.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the lot number of the ignition switch, and replace it with a new one if it is affected. Note: Until the correction is performed, owners are advised to remove all objects from the ignition key ring, such as additional keys, key chains, etc.

13,223 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017385 · manufacturer campaign PM691

4 August 2017

Transport Canada lists: Sentra 2014, 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger's frontal airbag may not deploy correctly due to an issue in manufacturing. As a result of long-term storage, there could be insufficient compression strength of the coolant within the inflator housing of the passenger's frontal airbag, which may cause the airbag to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of injury to the front passenger occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger's frontal airbag inflator. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2017-215.

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Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017215 · manufacturer campaign PC568 / PM678

18 April 2017

Transport Canada lists: Leaf 2015–2017 · Sentra 2014, 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger's frontal airbag may not deploy correctly due to an issue in manufacturing. As a result of long-term storage, there could be insufficient compression strength of the coolant within the inflator housing of the passenger's frontal airbag, which may cause the airbag to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of injury to the front passenger occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger's frontal airbag inflator.

1,567 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 69% of 170 2017 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
193 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2017 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2017 Nissan Sentra get?
NRCan rates the 2017 Nissan Sentra at 8.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 193 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 6 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2017 Nissan Sentra for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,542 in fuel, producing roughly 3,788 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.