Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Nissan Sentra

Nissan Sentra owners have reported 187 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 (111 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (59 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

My 2021 Nissan Sentra has experienced multiple false automatic emergency braking (phantom braking) events where the vehicle suddenly applies the brakes despite there being no vehicle, pedestrian, or obstacle in its path.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Alternator needed replacement front windshield needed replacement unfortunately this kicked off the malfunction warning. All Nissan can say is it’s the adas 2 controller. They are unable to determine part numbers.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Was going down some s curves when the car started trying to turn me to the left when I needed to go right. I started trying to correct it but I had no control of the steering wheel. The car then immediately accelerated which in turn made me flip end over end 3 times .   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision assistance sensor independently deactivated and the warning light illuminated. The contact stated electrical failures with the sunroof, radio, the heating and air conditioning.   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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