Component Record

Nissan Sentra 2020 Steering Problems

55 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2020 Nissan Sentra - 27% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage55 complaints

55 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V461000Reported June 17, 2021 - 138,736 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 138,736 vehicles across all affected models.

23V581000Reported August 15, 2023 - 236,238 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 236,238 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems94 Unknown Or Other48 Electrical System45 Brakes25 Power Train10 Suspension10

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.