2019 Nissan Sentra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 223 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Sentra. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (65), Power Train (54), Unknown Or Other (46).
Key takeaways
- 223 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 | 65 | 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%.
Parts for the 2019 Nissan Sentra
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-17
I purchased the vehicle [XXX] from CarMax. At that time, it had an active recall which the previous owner did not resolve. I brought the vehicle to Nissan of Irvine on [XXX], at which time they installed new stop lamp switch and rubber grommet. The car proceeded to work fine until it would not turn on at all, and I had...
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
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More for the 2019 Nissan Sentra
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.