2019 Nissan Sentra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Sentra. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (64), Power Train (54), Unknown Or Other (46).
Key takeaways
- 222 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 18 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 64 | 29% |
| Power Train | 54 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 46 | 21% |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 35 | 16% |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 | 13% |
| Engine | 20 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 14 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 2% |
| Structure | 5 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-17
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 create...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-24
Transmission slipping
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-07-11
Collision warning sound happens randomly for no reason
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.