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2019 Nissan Sentra: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 222 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

2recalls
222complaints
16crashes reported
1fires reported
18injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System63 · 28%
  • Power Train54 · 24%
  • Unknown Or Other46 · 21%
  • Service Brakes37 · 17%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance35 · 16%
  • Exterior Lighting28 · 13%
  • Engine20 · 9%
  • Air Bags13 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control12 · 5%
  • Structure5 · 2%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving my 2019 nissan sentra. in june 2025, when my vehicle had approximately 56,000 miles, the overhead console located in the ceiling of my vehicle suddenly detached and fell while i was driving. the console struck me in the face. this was completely unexpected and created a potentially dangerous situation because i was operating the vehicle at the time. a component fal

Suspension,Power Train,Electrical System

Transmission failure of drive train acknowledged by dealer inspection by dealer no warning signs prior to failure

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting

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

Power Train

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 fai

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SENTRA SR TURBO, SENTRA NISMO, SENTRA. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.