2018 Nissan Sentra
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 184
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 184 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 64 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 103 |
| 1995 | 118 |
| 1996 | 141 |
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 2000 | 171 |
| 2001 | 236 |
| 2002 | 318 |
| 2003 | 180 |
| 2004 | 197 |
| 2005 | 170 |
| 2006 | 116 |
| 2007 | 154 |
| 2008 | 167 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 144 |
| 2011 | 142 |
| 2012 | 180 |
| 2013 | 638 |
| 2014 | 380 |
| 2015 | 352 |
| 2016 | 269 |
| 2017 | 231 |
| 2018 | 184 |
| 2019 | 223 |
| 2020 | 207 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
25% · 46 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On Wednesday July 8, 2026 at approx 7:45 AM The powertrain system failed entirely due to a catastrophic malfunction of the Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), which completely and instantly failed with absolutely no prior dashboard...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10
Service brakes
22% · 40 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
17% · 32 reportsForward collision avoidance
17% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
Car was involved in an accident and the air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-30
Also filed under Air bags
Engine
12% · 22 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018Complaint volume 184 complaints filed for this model year.
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2019-11-11Back over prevention19V654000 Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
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2022-07-01Exterior lighting21V135000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 32 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V654000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 21V135000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2018 Nissan Sentra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Nissan Sentra is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Sentra?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Sentra have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.