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#BS-2009-NISSEN-8CEA

2009 Nissan Sentra

Based on reports from 81 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
81
Crashes
18
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
84
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 81 complaints, 18 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

does not start sometimes

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

total loss of steering

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

lost first and second gearscvt whining

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

14 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 56K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

21
0–30K
22
30–60K
13
60–90K
11
90–120K
2
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (22 reports) • Median: 56K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags14 (17%)
Steering11 (14%)
Brakes10 (12%)
Structure:body6 (7%)
Electrical6 (7%)
Engine6 (7%)
Suspension5 (6%)
Fuel System4 (5%)

2009 Nissan Sentra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Sentra, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 56K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Sentra, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Sentra, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Sentra, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Nissan Sentra. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

10V401000Sep 2010

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NISSAN 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Sentra is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2009 Nissan Sentra vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

81

Class avg

230

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 81 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Nissan Sentra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan Sentra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Nissan Sentra is related to the airbags, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Nissan Sentra reliable?
The 2009 Nissan Sentra has 81 complaints, 18 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Nissan Sentra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Nissan Sentra has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Sentra problems start?
Based on 73 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 56,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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