MYRModel Year Report

2019 Nissan Sentra

◆ Worse than typical
2019 Nissan Sentra
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
222
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 38 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 103 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 236 complaints 2002: 318 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 197 complaints 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 167 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2010: 144 complaints 2011: 142 complaints 2012: 180 complaints 2012 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2015: 351 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 231 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2019: 222 complaints 2019 222 2020: 206 complaints 2021: 132 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2023: 20 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 30 complaints 2026: 16 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 38 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 103 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 236 complaints 2002: 318 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2003 2004: 197 complaints 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 167 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2009 2010: 144 complaints 2011: 142 complaints 2012: 180 complaints 2012 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2015: 351 complaints 2015 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 231 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2019: 222 complaints 2019 222 2020: 206 complaints 2021: 132 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2023: 20 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2024 2025: 30 complaints 2026: 16 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 38 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1992 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 103 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1996 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 58 complaints 1998 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 236 complaints 2002: 318 complaints 2002 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 197 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 167 complaints 2008 2009: 55 complaints 2010: 144 complaints 2010 2011: 142 complaints 2012: 180 complaints 2012 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2014 2015: 351 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2016 2017: 231 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2019: 222 complaints 2019 222 2020: 206 complaints 2021: 132 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2022 2023: 20 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2024 2025: 30 complaints 2026: 16 complaints 2026

2019: 222 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19821
19831
19843
19856
19866
198738
198838
198942
199039
199164
199264
199358
1994103
1995118
1996141
1997108
199858
199959
2000171
2001236
2002318
2003180
2004197
2005170
2006116
2007154
2008167
200955
2010144
2011142
2012180
2013638
2014380
2015351
2016269
2017231
2018184
2019222
2020206
2021132
202281
202320
202441
202530
202616

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

29% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and key/sender.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Traveling in traffic about 35 MPH all of a sudden traffic came to stop. I applied my brakes and did not grab right away I turned the steering wheel to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-12

Also filed under Service brakes

Collision warning sound happens randomly for no reason

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-11

Also filed under Forward collision avoidance

Power train

24% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY

Forward collision avoidance

20% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASHINJURY
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This warning light has been present since I test drove this car in March 2023.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-27

Service brakes

17% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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Brake felt like it was sticking. Dealership looked at it and changed rubber piece. 10/16/2023 accident occurred. Air bags did not deplore. Car was totalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-20

Also filed under Air bags

Exterior lighting

13% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights and tail lights.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. ▮
    2019Complaint volume 222 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 65 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 54 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 45 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V654000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 21V135000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Nissan Sentra is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.