2019 Nissan Sentra Safety Report
2019 NISSAN SENTRA Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Nissan Sentra
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Nissan Sentra. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (213) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 17 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Nissan Sentra with 75 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Nissan Sentra before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Sentra Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Sentra years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Sentra | 193 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Nissan Sentra | 181 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Nissan Sentra | 121 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Nissan Sentra | 223 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Nissan Sentra | 75 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Nissan Sentra | 263 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Nissan Sentra Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Nissan Sentra, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
30 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlyUnknown Or Other
20 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyElectrical System
19 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Nissan onlyExterior Lighting
17 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Exterior Lighting issues Nissan onlyForward Collision Avoidance
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyElectrical System,Unknown Or Other
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Nissan Sentra
Reliability Score
The 2019 Nissan Sentra receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Nissan Sentra
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Nissan Sentra
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Nissan Sentra:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Failure Transmission issues have been reported, with some vehicles experiencing forced shifting and transmission failure, even after a transmission flush. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Brake Light Malfunction Nissan has issued a recall for brake lights that may not function properly, posing a safety risk. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Driver Side Door Lock Malfunction Driver side door locks have been reported to malfunction, not unlocking or locking consistently, posing a safety risk. |
Low | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Push-To-Start Issues Push-to-start feature has been reported to fail, causing inconvenience and potential safety concerns. |
Low | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Nissan Sentra:
Transmission issues are a common problem, with 30% of reported issues related to transmission problems.
Exterior lighting issues, particularly brake lights, are a common problem, with 17% of reported issues related to these components.
Driver side door lock malfunctions are a common problem, with 7% of reported issues related to this component.
Push-to-start issues are a less common problem, with 2% of reported issues related to this component.
Recall Details for the 2019 Nissan Sentra
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Nissan Sentra by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
Summary: 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 an...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Nissan Sentra
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Nissan Sentra with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Drivers side Door Lock Actuator could not open the door from the inside handle or outside handle. In 2025 I replaced the part, Feb 2026 had to take the car to the dealership because could not open the door again. Dealership told me the Actuator failed internally. The part was only looked at by the dealership. There were no warning lamp, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the fai...
Recently, purchased this vehicle for my daughter & on her 2nd day driving it, a warning indicator light with a yellow triangle around an exclamation symbol & malfunction, see owner's manual message. We hade it checked by the purchased dealer who stated that it was probably a faulty sensor that the rain/moisture may be the problem. The owner's manual said this could be a braking/traction warning is...
Odometer Fraud. The contact was attempting to purchase a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was advertised for sale by a local dealer on Facebook Marketplace with a photo of the odometer reading of 72,000 miles. After obtaining a Carfax report for the vehicle, the contact discovered that the mileage was 196,000.
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report an ongoing and serious issue regarding the transmission in my Nissan vehicle and to request assistance from Nissan North America. This is my third Nissan Sentra Sport, and unfortunately, I have experienced the same transmission failure in all three vehicles, each occurring before the vehicle reached 100,000 miles. In the two previous vehicles...
The driver side door lock is malfunctioning. Not unlocking or locking consistently from either the keyfob (Changed battery) or when in car. It is a safety issue that I can not lock doors with door lock when in car. Initially driver door effected and now both driver and passenger doors are effected. I am having difficult time getting it fixed. The mechanic is having difficulty fixing the safety pr...
My car just started to have transmission problems. It started to forced especially on hills and the transmission started to force itself and the at 115000 miles the transmission stopped working since it gave us the P 2767. It is just absolutely ridiculous that a new car would not last more than 4 to 5 years without having to replace a vital part of the vehicle. It’s just a shame to find out that i...
No warner went out to head to work. Car moved very rough. Stopped parked car. Had car towed to a mechanic to be told Transmission was shot. 102,000 miles
I am writing to formally report a safety-related defect in my 2019 Nissan Sentra and to request reimbursement for repair costs associated with this issue. My vehicle experienced a failure of the brake light switch, which prevented the car from starting and disabled the brake lights—posing a serious safety hazard. Although I have been informed that my vehicle is not currently included in Recall Ca...
Push to start is having issues. Break stiffens up and car wont start.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the Push-to-Start feature failed to function as intended. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights failed to activate as designed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed stop-light switch. The contact was informed that the stopligh...
I purchased a 2019 Nissan Sentra SR (VIN: [XXX] ) as a certified pre-owned vehicle from Star Nissan in Bayside, NY on [XXX]. Since the day of purchase, I have experienced repeated failures when trying to start the vehicle using the push-button ignition. Specifically, when pressing the brake pedal to start the car, nothing happens — the brake does not register, and the engine will not start. This ...
The hood latch isn't secure. Hood rattles.
Transmission actively failing. Transmission flush was done at dealership and car began jerking when accelerating and shifting gears. When the transmission flush was done, they did a multipoint inspection and said everything was clear. No lights have come on.
The drivers side door lock is defective. The automatic locking does not work. This is unsafe since the doors need to be locked manually which puts people at right of opening the door while driving. There are currently no recalls or warnings in regards to this malfunction. Also, the electrical and sound in the front radio screen is also defective. I did take it to Nissan and they said it would need...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted, and the vehicle stalled. The message to see “Owner's Manual” was displayed. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. T...
Transmission is slipping when trying to go up hills. Also crash detection sensor malfunction and these items need recalled. Especially the transmission when I see I'm not the only complaint.
My car only goes into reverse. It is right under 100 k miles. i have been told it needs a new cvt transmissions and it cost more to replace than what my car is worth. There were no warning lights. It is a 2019 Nissan Sentra.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the battery was replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired with ...
Car is constantly turning on inside even if the car is turned off, the radio will play all night. Sometimes in comes on and then it turns off. When car is turned on and I am driving all of a sudden screen and dashboard will go out all black and then all of a sudden turns on. This has been happening since I purchased the vehicle which was about 2 years ago, I did take back to question it and it ...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission jerked intermittently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer; Greenville Mitsubishi (325 W...
Showing 20 of 213 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Nissan Sentra
Has the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA have?
The 2019 NISSAN SENTRA has 213 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 16 involved crashes. 18 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA?
The 2019 NISSAN SENTRA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA involve power train (30 complaints), unknown or other (20 complaints), electrical system (19 complaints). Other affected components include exterior lighting, forward collision avoidance, electrical system,unknown or other.
How many crash reports does the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA have?
There are 16 crash reports associated with the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA out of 213 total complaints (7.5% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA out of 213 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA?
18 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 NISSAN SENTRA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 213 complaints, 2 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA are: 1. POWER TRAIN (30 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (20 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (19 complaints), 4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING (17 complaints), 5. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (8 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 30 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 NISSAN SENTRA?
Be cautious of transmission issues and exterior lighting problems, especially brake lights. Check for recalls and consider a thorough inspection before purchasing. The 2019 NISSAN SENTRA has 213 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA?
The 2019 NISSAN SENTRA receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 213 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 17 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Transmission Failure and Brake Light Malfunction.
What are the known issues with the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA?
Known issues with the 2019 NISSAN SENTRA include: Transmission Failure, Brake Light Malfunction, Driver Side Door Lock Malfunction, Push-to-Start Issues. These are based on patterns found across 213 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
Yes, there are recalls for brake lights that may not function properly.
What are the most common transmission issues?
Transmission issues include forced shifting and transmission failure.
Are there any known issues with the push-to-start feature?
Some vehicles have reported issues with the push-to-start feature failing to function properly.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of transmission issues and exterior lighting problems, especially brake lights. Check for recalls and consider a thorough inspection before purchasing.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Nissan Sentra
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Nissan Sentra. The data includes 213 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 16 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 18 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Nissan Sentra an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16