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2019 Nissan Sentra
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 221 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Nissan Sentra, most frequently naming the electrical, powertrain (other) and driver assistance categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 124 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | 4 | 51 |
| Feb 2021 | 2 | 53 |
| Mar 2021 | 4 | 57 |
| Apr 2021 | 7 | 64 |
| May 2021 | 7 | 71 |
| Jun 2021 | 4 | 75 |
| Jul 2021 | 1 | 76 |
| Aug 2021 | 1 | 77 |
| Sep 2021 | 3 | 80 |
| Oct 2021 | 1 | 81 |
| Nov 2021 | 2 | 83 |
| Dec 2021 | 2 | 85 |
| Jan 2022 | 1 | 86 |
| Feb 2022 | 9 | 95 |
| Mar 2022 | 8 | 103 |
| Apr 2022 | 3 | 106 |
| May 2022 | 4 | 110 |
| Jun 2022 | 2 | 112 |
| Jul 2022 | 2 | 114 |
| Oct 2022 | 3 | 117 |
| Nov 2022 | 2 | 119 |
| Jan 2023 | 6 | 125 |
| Feb 2023 | 3 | 128 |
| Mar 2023 | 6 | 134 |
| Apr 2023 | 2 | 136 |
| May 2023 | 1 | 137 |
| Jun 2023 | 2 | 139 |
| Jul 2023 | 5 | 144 |
| Aug 2023 | 3 | 147 |
| Sep 2023 | 3 | 150 |
| Oct 2023 | 5 | 155 |
| Nov 2023 | 5 | 160 |
| Dec 2023 | 3 | 163 |
| Jan 2024 | 3 | 166 |
| Feb 2024 | 4 | 170 |
| Mar 2024 | 2 | 172 |
| Apr 2024 | 3 | 175 |
| Jun 2024 | 3 | 178 |
| Jul 2024 | 3 | 181 |
| Aug 2024 | 1 | 182 |
| Sep 2024 | 2 | 184 |
| Oct 2024 | 4 | 188 |
| Nov 2024 | 3 | 191 |
| Dec 2024 | 2 | 193 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 194 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 | 195 |
| Mar 2025 | 2 | 197 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 | 199 |
| May 2025 | 2 | 201 |
| Jun 2025 | 2 | 203 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | 204 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | 206 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 207 |
| Nov 2025 | 3 | 210 |
| Jan 2026 | 2 | 212 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | 213 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 214 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | 216 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 219 |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | 221 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Electrical6421.3%
- Powertrain (other)5217.3%
- Driver assistance5217.3%
- Brakes3913.0%
- Exterior lighting279.0%
- Engine206.7%
- Airbags144.7%
- Fuel system62.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
2 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
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Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Transmission slipping
- NHTSA ID
- 11752668
- Incident
- Jul 14, 2026
Collision warning sound happens randomly for no reason
- NHTSA ID
- 11749705
- Incident
- May 4, 2023
Transmission Failure of drive train Acknowledged by Dealer Inspection by Dealer No warning signs prior to failure
- NHTSA ID
- 11738925
- Incident
- Apr 4, 2025
- Mileage
- 256,545 mi
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while his daughter attempted to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The contact's daughter pressed the engine Auto Start/Stop button again, the vehicle restarted. The contact had AAA test that the battery, which had no failure, and it was determined that the brake light switch had failed. The cruise control later failed to operate as needed, and the message "Automatic Emergency Braking Malfunction" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11738494
- Incident
- Apr 1, 2026
- Mileage
- 46,000 mi
I am filing this complaint against Nissan North America due to a recurring transmission failure in my 2019 Nissan Sentra VIN#: [XXX] . Timeline of Events: Initial Purchase: November 2022 (61,000 miles). First Failure: September 2023 (~75,000 miles). Nissan replaced the transmission under the extended CVT warranty (84 months/84,000 miles) established by the Martinez v. Nissan class action settlement. Second Failure: March 2026 (109, 497 miles). The replacement unit has failed after only 31,000 miles of use. Nissan will not cover the repairs due to the mileage being out of warranty. The estimated cost per McGrath Nissan Dealer is $8,000, I am unable to afford this service so the car was towed back to my home until able to get resolution. Issues with Nissan’s Resolution Process: Premature Part Failure: The transmission installed by Nissan in 2023 should have a reasonable life expectancy beyond 31,000 miles. A secondary failure this soon suggests a defective replacement part or improper initial repair. Safety: Luckily, my husband was stopped at a traffic light when the transmission failed. However, had to receive help to push the vehicle out of the busy intersection. There was no warning message displayed on the dashboard prior to this incident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11735359
- Incident
- Feb 19, 2026
It’s heisitant when excelerating gas pedal. The back up camera display blanks out , when backing up .
- NHTSA ID
- 11732280
- Incident
- Apr 8, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 78,129. It was later discovered from a Carfax Report that the mileage was 86,239.
- NHTSA ID
- 11731291
- Incident
- Apr 15, 2026
- Mileage
- 86,239 mi
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission had previously been replaced twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the transmission needed to be replaced for the third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11728278
- Incident
- Mar 30, 2026
- Mileage
- 138,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING; SERVICE BRAKES
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair. Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle. The customer states that the ICC stopped working while driving, OR The customer states that the AEB/FEB warning light is ON, or turned ON, while driving (Figure 1), OR The message “Unavailable Front Radar Obstruction” or “Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner's Manual” has displayed while driving (Figure 2). AND DTC C1A16, C1A16-97, C2582, or C2582-97 is the ONLY DTC stored. Figure 1 Figure 2 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner’s Manual
AIR BAGS
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
POWER TRAIN
CVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 50.8 |
| 2025 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 64.4 |
| 2024 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 62.2 |
| 2023 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 49.9 |
| 2022 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 51.9 |
| 2021 | 129 | 3 | 0 | 59.6 |
| 2020 | 204 | 4 | 0 | 51.6 |
| 2019Viewing | 221 | 2 | 0 | 52.3 |
| 2018 | 184 | 2 | 0 | 52.5 |
| 2017 | 230 | 3 | 0 | 60.0 |
| 2016 | 267 | 6 | 0 | 55.0 |
| 2015 | 350 | 3 | 0 | 53.0 |
| 2014 | 380 | 5 | 3 | 61.6 |
| 2013 | 638 | 6 | 3 | 59.1 |
| 2012 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 36.8 |
| 2011 | 142 | 2 | 0 | 52.2 |
| 2010 | 144 | 3 | 0 | 52.2 |
| 2009 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 44.5 |
| 2008 | 167 | 3 | 1 | 57.1 |
| 2007 | 154 | 1 | 1 | 51.6 |
| 2006 | 116 | 6 | 3 | 63.9 |
| 2005 | 170 | 6 | 3 | 61.1 |
| 2004 | 197 | 5 | 3 | 62.9 |
| 2003 | 180 | 10 | 2 | 59.9 |
| 2002 | 318 | 14 | 1 | 59.4 |
| 2001 | 236 | 8 | 0 | 53.9 |
| 2000 | 171 | 7 | 0 | 55.6 |
| 1999 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 55.7 |
| 1998 | 58 | 5 | 0 | 61.0 |
| 1997 | 108 | 7 | 0 | 59.2 |
| 1996 | 141 | 7 | 1 | 65.9 |
| 1995 | 117 | 7 | 1 | 64.1 |
| 1994 | 99 | 0 | 1 | 49.0 |
| 1993 | 58 | 0 | 1 | 45.3 |
| 1992 | 62 | 0 | 1 | 52.4 |
| 1991 | 63 | 2 | 2 | 64.0 |
| 1990 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 60.4 |
| 1989 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 54.5 |
| 1988 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 58.0 |
| 1987 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 51.4 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.