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2019 Nissan SentraProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 362 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
362
Crashes
27
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
124
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 362 complaints, 27 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission jerking and losing power

6 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

ac does not turn off when on off button is used

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

heating and cooling does not work

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

door weather-strip

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX
5

android auto failure

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

62 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 26K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

71
0–30K
31
30–60K
18
60–90K
3
90–120K
3
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (71 reports) • Median: 26K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (62 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical62 (17%)
Drivetrain52 (14%)
Other47 (13%)
Brakes38 (10%)
Lights26 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking23 (6%)
Engine20 (6%)
Collision Avoidance20 (6%)

2019 Nissan Sentra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Sentra, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 26,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 26K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Sentra, with 52 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Sentra, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Sentra, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
18
32
19
37
20
68
21
53
22
78
23
48
24
24
25
19
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Nissan Sentra. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

19V654000Nov 2019

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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."

21V135000Jul 2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2019 Nissan Sentra NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Nissan Sentra is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2019 Nissan Sentra vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

362

Class avg

108

3.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 362 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Nissan Sentra Model Years

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2019 Nissan Sentra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Nissan Sentra is related to the electrical, with 62 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Nissan Sentra reliable?
The 2019 Nissan Sentra has 362 complaints, 27 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA rates the 2019 Nissan Sentra 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Nissan Sentra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Nissan Sentra has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Sentra problems start?
Based on 132 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 26,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 Nissan Sentra data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 21, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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