Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Nissan Sentra

Nissan Sentra owners have reported 170 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (104 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (52 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Nissan Sentra


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Nissan Sentra

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The competent that continues to fail is the emergency response breaks. They continue to stop at random times creating a very unsafe environment while I drive daily. I do have this on video and my car is available for inspection at any time.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

There are issues with the sensors. Specifically, the collision sensors. I have owned a 2022 Nissan Sentra for a few months now and multiple times have had the traction control malfunction warning, front collision sensor malfunction warning, and back collision sensor malfunction warning appear.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The sensor just abruptly went out and is a known issue on these cars yet Nissan refuses to issues a recall instead they want to charge you $2000 to get it fixed, and it’s a safety concern being since it’s supposed to alert you and help brake if you approach a car to quickly   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently stopped without warning. The contact stated that an audible warning beep was coming from the vehicle during the failure.   Read details...

The Sensing System Lidar problem

Tl the contact's mother owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the front radar obstruction light flashed stating that the system was unavailable. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...




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