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2019 Nissan Sentra
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 223
- Received Dec 2018 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own20 complaints · 9.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips20 complaints · 9.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Automatic emergency braking applies without reason19 complaints · 8.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #21V135000Nissan 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.
- Recall #19V654000Nissan 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."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slipsFirst signal: Jul 2022
- Transmission fails or loses power while drivingFirst signal: Apr 2024
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 16 crashes, 1 fire, 18 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 18 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 13 |
| Total | 223 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 20 | 9.0% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 20 | 9.0% | 4.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2022 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.0% |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 19 | 8.5% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 12 | 5.4% | 5.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.9% |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 7 | 3.1% | – | |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 7 | 3.1% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 7 | 3.1% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 7 | 3.1% | – | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 5 | 2.2% | – | NHTSA recall #19V654000 |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 5 | 2.2% | – | |
| CVT transmission fails or loses power | 5 | 2.2% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 1.8% | 6.1× | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 4 | 1.8% | – | NHTSA recall #21V135000 |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 3 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #21V135000March 3, 2021807,376 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #19V654000September 12, 20191,228,830 vehicles affected
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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."
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2019 Nissan Sentra.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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