2009 Nissan Sentra: common problems and reliability
One of the better Sentra years.
55 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Sentra?The 2009 Nissan Sentra has 55 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and steering.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Nissan Sentra vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sentra years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the Sentra?
Across the 31 Sentra model years we track, complaint volume runs from 20 (2023) to 638 (2013). With 55 complaints, the 2009 Sentra sits below the model's median of 167.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 Sentra
equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Campaign 10V401000NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and is heavily influenced by transmission history.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sentra. See the full Sentra owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Sentra listings typically run $11,385–$18,397.
Other Sentra model years
Compare every Sentra year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Sentra against its rivals
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