Worst 2019 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Nissan Sentra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 58 | 1 | — | 23,146 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 50 | 1 | — | 71,219 mi | |
| Brakes | 37 | 6 | — | 26,165 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 25 | 3 | — | 46,706 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 23 | 3 | — | 39,653 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 20 | — | — | 38,350 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 19 | 1 | — | 19,633 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 9 | — | 32,969 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 1 | — | 6,512 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | 1 | — | 16,286 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Nissan Sentra
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,036,206 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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2019 Nissan Sentra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Sentra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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