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2019 Nissan Sentra

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2019 Nissan Sentra do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 116.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

90 reports with mileage · 131 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 64 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

16 crash reports1 fire reports12 injury reports

What owners actually said

221 reports
52,000 miles · May 26, 2021
Air BagsCrashInjury

The contact owns a 2019 NISSAN SENTRA. The contact stated while driving AT 25MPH and in the process of turning, another vehicle had crashed into the vehicle. None of the airbags deployed. The contact was the only one injured and sought medical treatment. The contact sustained a hand sprain, head pain, shoulder pains, neck pains,…

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The contact owns a 2019 NISSAN SENTRA. The contact stated while driving AT 25MPH and in the process of turning, another vehicle had crashed into the vehicle. None of the airbags deployed. The contact was the only one injured and sought medical treatment. The contact sustained a hand sprain, head pain, shoulder pains, neck pains, foot pains, and ankle pains. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence by a friend. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that the vehicle was not in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

NHTSA ODI #11418678

Mileage unknown · May 24, 2021
Service Brakes

Caliphers on front brakes seized up and were not functioning.

NHTSA ODI #11418371

Mileage unknown · May 24, 2021
Exterior Lighting

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified about the recall and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue…

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The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified about the recall and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11418343

Mileage unknown · May 21, 2021
Electrical System

Radio comes on by itself. Car is not on. Took it to my Nissan Dealership May 17, 2021. Nothing was found. Also contacted Nissan directly on May 19, 2021, was told nothing could be done at this time because nothing showed up. I’m not a engineer but I know something is wrong, your radio don’t come on by itself when the car is off.…

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Radio comes on by itself. Car is not on. Took it to my Nissan Dealership May 17, 2021. Nothing was found. Also contacted Nissan directly on May 19, 2021, was told nothing could be done at this time because nothing showed up. I’m not a engineer but I know something is wrong, your radio don’t come on by itself when the car is off.

NHTSA ODI #11418012

3,200 miles · May 18, 2021
Exterior LightingCrash

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN SHE SAW THE REAR VEHICLE WAS NOT STOPPING AND SHE DECIDED TO SPEED UP AND HIT THE HIGH CURB WITH HER TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THE WARNING MALFUNCTION SEE OWNER MANUAL A WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY A BYSTANDER …

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THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN SHE SAW THE REAR VEHICLE WAS NOT STOPPING AND SHE DECIDED TO SPEED UP AND HIT THE HIGH CURB WITH HER TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THE WARNING MALFUNCTION SEE OWNER MANUAL A WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY A BYSTANDER SHE HAD NO BRAKES LIGHTS. THE CONTACT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION OR HAD ANY INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HER DESTINATION. THE CONTACT SHORTLY AFTER SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V135000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11417605

Mileage unknown · May 18, 2021
Forward Collision AvoidanceUnknown Or Other

Collision sensor malfunction and difficulty starting vehicle. Brake pedal not registering properly as depressed upon attempting to start vehicle

NHTSA ODI #11417548

Mileage unknown · May 7, 2021
Exterior Lighting

I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A STOP LAMP SWITCH RECALL FROM NISSAN AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL DEALER, WHO IS UNABLE TO GET THE PARTS NEEDED. I CONTACTED NISSAN AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL FALL 2021, POSSIBLY IN OCTOBER. THEY SAID I SHOULD DRIVE IT "AT MY DISCRETION," AND THE SYMPTOMS COULD …

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I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A STOP LAMP SWITCH RECALL FROM NISSAN AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL DEALER, WHO IS UNABLE TO GET THE PARTS NEEDED. I CONTACTED NISSAN AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL FALL 2021, POSSIBLY IN OCTOBER. THEY SAID I SHOULD DRIVE IT "AT MY DISCRETION," AND THE SYMPTOMS COULD BE THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WON'T WORK, WHICH COULD CAUSE COLLISION OR THE CAR WON'T START. I CAN CALL THEM BACK IF THESE THINGS HAPPEN, BUT UNLESS OR UNTIL THEY DO, I SHOULD JUST DRIVE IT "AT MY DISCRETION." I LOVE MY CAR AND IT HAS LESS THAN 4,000 MILES ON IT. I AM NOW SKEPTICAL OF DRIVING IT. IT'S NOW MAY AND I HAVE TO WORRY UNTIL PROBABLY OCTOBER THAN MY BRAKE LIGHTS AREN'T WORKING OR THAT MY CAR WON'T START.

NHTSA ODI #11415568

Mileage unknown · Apr 18, 2021
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceService Brakes

MY TIRES HAVE BEEN CHECK TWICE AND THEY ARE ALL AT MANUFACTURE PRESSURE PSI AND STILL MY CAR HAS THE TEMPS TIRE SENSOR LIGHT ON WHEN I CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM STARTS

NHTSA ODI #11408625

38,000 miles · Apr 13, 2021
Forward Collision AvoidanceUnknown Or Other

BOUGHT 2019 NISSAN SENTRA FOR OUR DAUGHTER. AS SHE WAS DRIVING ON THE 405 N AND HAD TO BRAKE ON THE FREEWAY DURING HIGH TRAFFIC TIME, THE WARNING MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON AND 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHT COMES ON: AEB, FRONT COLLISION, AND WARNING LIGHT. TOOK IT TO NISSAN, THEY DIAGNOSE 2 CODES THAT COMES UP IN THE TSB, DTC C1A1…

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BOUGHT 2019 NISSAN SENTRA FOR OUR DAUGHTER. AS SHE WAS DRIVING ON THE 405 N AND HAD TO BRAKE ON THE FREEWAY DURING HIGH TRAFFIC TIME, THE WARNING MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON AND 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHT COMES ON: AEB, FRONT COLLISION, AND WARNING LIGHT. TOOK IT TO NISSAN, THEY DIAGNOSE 2 CODES THAT COMES UP IN THE TSB, DTC C1A16 (RADAR BLOCKED) AND DTC C1A12 (LASER BEAM OFF-CENTER) STATING THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BUT I STILL HAD TO PAY DIAGNOSIS AND THE PART AND LABOR TO FIX IT.

NHTSA ODI #11407961

40,000 miles · Apr 12, 2021
Seat Belts

SEAT BELT IS TEARING! DON'T KNOW HOW THIS IS HAPPENING AND WHY BUT IT IS CATCHING INSIDE SOMEWHERE AND FRADED THE SEAT BELT. IT IS NOT TWISTED IN ANYWAY,NOTHING WAS DONE ON OUR END. IT WAS JUST A NORMAL GETTING INTO CAR WENT TO PUT SEAT BELT ON AND IT WAS CAUGHT,AND STARTED FRADING

NHTSA ODI #11407809

Official recalls

2

21V135000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

Mar 3, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.

19V654000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Sep 12, 2019

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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