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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

Exterior Lighting complaints

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11,000 miles · Jul 22, 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 local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had e…

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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 local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that on one occasion after turning off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to immediately restart. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 11,000.

NHTSA ODI #11425920

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

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 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 5, 2021
Exterior Lighting

TL* 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 UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RUSS DARROW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MILWAUKEE (10901 W METRO AUTO MALL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224, (888) 497-8363) W…

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TL* 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 UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RUSS DARROW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MILWAUKEE (10901 W METRO AUTO MALL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224, (888) 497-8363) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11406435

43,000 miles · Mar 10, 2021
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE WOULD MAKE AN ABNORMAL, CLICKING NOISE AS THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FLICKER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION AS THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE BRAKE MALFU…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE WOULD MAKE AN ABNORMAL, CLICKING NOISE AS THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FLICKER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION AS THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. RECENTLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V135000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.

NHTSA ODI #11400234

Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2020
Exterior LightingUnknown Or Other

HELLO I PURCHASED A NEW VEHICLE ON THE 4/28/2019 ZERO MILES. WHEN FIRST BUYING THE VEHICLE THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. HOWEVER AFTER 4 TO 5 MONTHS PASS BY I NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS ARE FADING AWAY AS WELL AS THE PAINT OF THE VEHICLE AND WINDSHIELDS. WHEN TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TTHEY SAID THEY CANNOT HELP ME. THEY ARE CLAIMIN…

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HELLO I PURCHASED A NEW VEHICLE ON THE 4/28/2019 ZERO MILES. WHEN FIRST BUYING THE VEHICLE THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. HOWEVER AFTER 4 TO 5 MONTHS PASS BY I NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS ARE FADING AWAY AS WELL AS THE PAINT OF THE VEHICLE AND WINDSHIELDS. WHEN TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TTHEY SAID THEY CANNOT HELP ME. THEY ARE CLAIMING THE DAMAGE IS NATURAL CAUSE AND WANT TO CHARGE ME MONEY TO RESTORE THE HEADLIGHTS, PAINT, AND WINDSHIELD ON A BRAND NEW CAR. I INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP I CAME TO BUY A NEW CAR WITH ZERO PROBLEMS INCLUDING THE HEADLIGHTS AND PAINT AND WINDOWS AND STILL THEY DENIED ME HELP. AFTER INFORMING THEM I LOST VISIBILITY ON THE ROAD DO TO THE HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING THE DID NOT CARE. I'M SCARED DRIVING AT NIGHT, I CAN'T SEE FAR DO TO THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ITS NEARLY ONLY BEEN 6 MONTH. WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO MY MAKANICK HE INFORMED ME THAT MY LIGHTS WERE POLISHED INCLUDING DETAILING OF THE PAINT AND WINDOW BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME THE VEHICLE WAS MADE TO LOOK NEW. HE EXPLAINED TO ME AT 4 TO 5 MONTHS THE POLISH WOULD REMOVED AND THE CAR WILL BE LEFT LOOKING LIKE HOW IT IS KNOW. AFTER THAT EVENT I CAME TO REALIZE I BEEN SCAMMED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND NO ONE WANTED TO HELPED ME. I LOOKED FOR HELP FOR A MONTH DRIVING WITH BLURRY HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELDS. WHEN I SEARCH FOR HELP ON YOUTUBE AND FOUND YOUR FIRM NUMBER.

NHTSA ODI #11319997

1,200 miles · Oct 30, 2019
Electrical SystemEngineExterior Lighting

FOR SOME REASON WHEN I START MY CAR IT REVS UP LIKE MY FOOT IS ON THE GAS. MY RADIO CUTS OFF AND RESTARTS FOR NO REASON. WHEN MY LIGHTS ARE ON AUTOMATIC ONCE MY CAR IS PARKED IT TAKES 15 OR LONGER INTERMITTENTLY FOR THEM TO SHUT OFF.

NHTSA ODI #11277024

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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