2019 Nissan Sentra Problems & Owner Complaints

Electrical System 64 1 crash

“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. I HIT MY FRONT LEFT CORNER IN THE BACK RIGHT CORNER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DISCHARGED,MY FRONTAL BRAKE SENSOR GAVE NO WARNINGS . I JUST HAD MY VEHICLE INSPECTED LAST WEEK. I FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY, MADE A POLICE REPORT. TWO WEEKS AGO I WAS AT THE DEALER ASKING IT THERE WAS ANY RECALLS BECAUSE MY SENSOR LIGHTS COMES ON WHEN NOTHING IS IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TOLD THAT THE…”
NHTSA complaint #11268061, 2019 · crash

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while his daughter attempted to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The contact's daughter pressed the engine Auto Start/Stop button again, the vehicle restarted. The contact had AAA test that the battery, which had no failure, and it was determined that the brake light switch had failed. The cruise control later failed to operate as needed, and the message "Automatic Emergency Braking Malfunction" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The dealer was made aware of the fa…”
NHTSA complaint #11738494, 2026

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 78,129. It was later discovered from a Carfax Report that the mileage was 86,239.”
NHTSA complaint #11731291, 2026

Power Train 54 1 crash 3 injury

“DRIVING ON FREEWAY LESS THAN 35 MPH, CAR MADE LOUD NOISE FOR 1-2 MINUTES AT SAME TIME I FELT UNDER FLOOR BOARD SOMETHING PULLING. I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN, BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. I REAR ENDED A CAR. THE CAR GEAR SHIFT POPPED INTO REVERSE; I PRESSED HARDER ON BRAKES & THEY FINALLY WORKED. I NOTICED A BIG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD SAYING 'MALFUNCTION, CHECK OWNERS MANUAL' THERE WAS A GRAY SYMBOL NEAR THESE WORDS. INSIDE THE SPEEDOMETER CIRCLE THAT SAME SYMBOL APPEARED IN BRIGHT YELLOW. AT SOME POINT WITHIN AN HOUR 2 MORE YELLOW SYMBOLS APPEARED ON THE FAR LEFT OF THE DASH, A YELLOW TRIANGLE WITH AN EXPL…”
NHTSA complaint #11281415, 2019 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“I am filing this complaint against Nissan North America due to a recurring transmission failure in my 2019 Nissan Sentra VIN#: [XXX] . Timeline of Events: Initial Purchase: November 2022 (61,000 miles). First Failure: September 2023 (~75,000 miles). Nissan replaced the transmission under the extended CVT warranty (84 months/84,000 miles) established by the Martinez v. Nissan class action settlement. Second Failure: March 2026 (109, 497 miles). The replacement unit has failed after only 31,000 miles of use. Nissan will not cover the repairs due to the mileage being out of warranty. The…”
NHTSA complaint #11735359, 2026

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission had previously been replaced twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the transmission needed to be replaced for the third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11728278, 2026

Unknown Or Other 45 1 crash 2 injury

“There was a warning sign for the front lights like something was blocking it or something I honestly don't know but I brought it to enterprise attention and they told me don't worry about it. Then later I was in a wreck my car made no warning sign nor did the air bags deploy”
NHTSA complaint #11506815, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The chrome foil on the interior door handle is peeling off slightly at the top. The edge of the foil is thin and sharp. While the vehicle was parked, I cut my finger while opening the door handle on the edge of the peeling foil.”
NHTSA complaint #11491327, 2022 · 1 injury(ies)

“It’s heisitant when excelerating gas pedal. The back up camera display blanks out , when backing up .”
NHTSA complaint #11732280, 2026

Service Brakes 38 6 crash 6 injury

“DRIVING ON FREEWAY LESS THAN 35 MPH, CAR MADE LOUD NOISE FOR 1-2 MINUTES AT SAME TIME I FELT UNDER FLOOR BOARD SOMETHING PULLING. I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN, BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. I REAR ENDED A CAR. THE CAR GEAR SHIFT POPPED INTO REVERSE; I PRESSED HARDER ON BRAKES & THEY FINALLY WORKED. I NOTICED A BIG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD SAYING 'MALFUNCTION, CHECK OWNERS MANUAL' THERE WAS A GRAY SYMBOL NEAR THESE WORDS. INSIDE THE SPEEDOMETER CIRCLE THAT SAME SYMBOL APPEARED IN BRIGHT YELLOW. AT SOME POINT WITHIN AN HOUR 2 MORE YELLOW SYMBOLS APPEARED ON THE FAR LEFT OF THE DASH, A YELLOW TRIANGLE WITH AN EXPL…”
NHTSA complaint #11281415, 2019 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“LAST MONTH I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF MY SENSORS WERE WORKING PROPERLY, MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM DID NOT EMPLOY AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT I USED MY STANDARD BRAKE THE CAR WENT DOWN BEING REAR-ENDED SOMEBODY BUT I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO STOP WITH ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES TO BULLYING ALLOWED MY CAR TO NOSEDIVE AND SLIDE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT RELEASED AND STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE OF SENSORS WERE NO LONGER TELLING THE CAR TO BREAK I HAD FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE AND INSURANCE AND NOT COVERING MY CAR BECAUSE THE CAR LOT DID NOT ADVISE ME OF HIS PROBLEM OR TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11387269, 2020 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I have been telling Nissan in my town and they say that know about this AEB malfunction. My husband and I couldve died! We were on the interstate late at night going about 80 mpl when the AEB system activated by itself and slammed on the breaks. We started the spin out and the traction control came on and ABS shut off effectively locking up my tires and throwing me into a full spin which resulted in my crashing into the gaurd rail. I've never been more scared in my life. Add this to the list with the transmission issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11422026, 2021 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Forward Collision Avoidance 35 4 crash 4 injury

“LAST MONTH I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF MY SENSORS WERE WORKING PROPERLY, MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM DID NOT EMPLOY AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT I USED MY STANDARD BRAKE THE CAR WENT DOWN BEING REAR-ENDED SOMEBODY BUT I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO STOP WITH ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES TO BULLYING ALLOWED MY CAR TO NOSEDIVE AND SLIDE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT RELEASED AND STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE OF SENSORS WERE NO LONGER TELLING THE CAR TO BREAK I HAD FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE AND INSURANCE AND NOT COVERING MY CAR BECAUSE THE CAR LOT DID NOT ADVISE ME OF HIS PROBLEM OR TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11387269, 2020 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“There was a warning sign for the front lights like something was blocking it or something I honestly don't know but I brought it to enterprise attention and they told me don't worry about it. Then later I was in a wreck my car made no warning sign nor did the air bags deploy”
NHTSA complaint #11506815, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I have been telling Nissan in my town and they say that know about this AEB malfunction. My husband and I couldve died! We were on the interstate late at night going about 80 mpl when the AEB system activated by itself and slammed on the breaks. We started the spin out and the traction control came on and ABS shut off effectively locking up my tires and throwing me into a full spin which resulted in my crashing into the gaurd rail. I've never been more scared in my life. Add this to the list with the transmission issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11422026, 2021 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Exterior Lighting 28 3 crash 1 fire

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the granddaughter was driving approximately at 30 MPH, she was stopped by the police due to the taillights not functioning. The contact took the vehicle to a local auto parts store and had a fuse replaced. When she reached her destination and turned off the vehicle, the instrument panel warning lights and headlights activated; additionally, the battery was drained. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness had a "thermal breakdown" and confirmed that several wires were burnt. The…”
NHTSA complaint #11455209, 2022 · fire

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated she was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated shortly after she received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated experienced the same failure in July for a second time. The contact stated she was able to jump-start start battery and was able to drive to her destination. The contact stated on September 23, 2022 while approaching a railroad track and depress the bra…”
NHTSA complaint #11488306, 2022 · crash

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact was driving under 10 MPH when she depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to stop. The parking brake was activated however, the vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. A police report was filed. The vehicle was still being diagnosed by the Insurance company and had not been repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer had not been n…”
NHTSA complaint #11456820, 2022 · crash

Engine 20

“I got this car from Rocky Mount dealership in 2020, I mentioned less than 30 days it drove funny, then less than 6 months the car had recall, which with everything going on in the pandemic it took a while to get the piece for the recall…again which i reported that the car drove funny less than 5 days of my purchase. Nothing… When the car was service for the recall, i mentioned it drove funny but no lights were on and nothing could be determined due to the recall fixed. Fast forward to now 4 years later the car shakes, jerks, slow to accelerate and the RPM is jumpy. As well as when you switch…”
NHTSA complaint #11627274, 2024

“The car will not register the brake activation to be able to start the vehicle. Hence, we have a broken car that now doesn’t work”
NHTSA complaint #11612069, 2024

“Just had transmission fluid changed, now car is jerking and has no response to acceleration pedal. With car in park and gas pedal pushed down the RPM's don't move. Losing power going up a small incline RPM's drop to 500 and speed drops from 55 to 30mph. No codes from scanning but check engine light is on. Nissan has no idea what is going on.”
NHTSA complaint #11591904, 2024

Air Bags 14 9 crash 13 injury

“LAST MONTH I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF MY SENSORS WERE WORKING PROPERLY, MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM DID NOT EMPLOY AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT I USED MY STANDARD BRAKE THE CAR WENT DOWN BEING REAR-ENDED SOMEBODY BUT I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO STOP WITH ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES TO BULLYING ALLOWED MY CAR TO NOSEDIVE AND SLIDE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT RELEASED AND STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE OF SENSORS WERE NO LONGER TELLING THE CAR TO BREAK I HAD FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE AND INSURANCE AND NOT COVERING MY CAR BECAUSE THE CAR LOT DID NOT ADVISE ME OF HIS PROBLEM OR TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11387269, 2020 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON JULY 31ST, 2019 WHERE MY CAR WAS TOTALED AND THE MOTOR WAS LOST COMPLETELY. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE NISSAN SYSTEM STATED, 'REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL.' THANKFULLY I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT AND ONLY HAD MINOR SCRATCHES AND BRUISES.”
NHTSA complaint #11292414, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“HELLO MY NAME IS [XXX] . I HAVE A STORY I WOULD LIKE RAN. ON JAN. 23, 2020 I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW NISSAN SENTRA. THE CAR COST OVER 18,000 DOLLARS. IT HAD 24 MILES ON IT WHEN I PULLED OFF THE LOT. ON THE MORNING OF FEB. 15, 2020 AT LESS THAN A MONTH OF OWNERSHIP MY TEEN DAUGHTER'S AND I WAS HEADING INTO TOWN FOR BREAKFAST. WE WERE RUNNING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT RANDOM. NO WRECK OR ACCIDENT OF ANY KIND. MY LEFT EAR DRUM WAS BUSTED AND MY DAUGHTER WAS MASSIVELY BRUISED. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ISSUED A RENTAL. 5 DAYS LATER THEY CALLED…”
NHTSA complaint #11319129, 2020 · 2 injury(ies)

Vehicle Speed Control 12 1 crash

“I PULLED INTO A CHICK-FIL-A DRIVE THRU. THIS FAST FOOD CHAIN HAS EMPLOYEES OUTSIDE THAT COME TO YOUR CAR AND TAKE YOUR ORDER. THE GUY THAT CAME TO ME ASKED ME IF SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR. HE SAID IT SOUNDS LIKE THE ENGINE IS RACING. I DIDN'T RECOGNIZE IT UNTIL HE MENTIONED IT. WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE LINE WAITING TO PICK UP MY FOOD, I NOTICED THE ENGINE WASN'T RACING AS BAD AS IT HAD BEEN. WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVE THRU LINE, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND TOOK OFF. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. I HIT ANOTHER CAR AS THE CAR LEFT THE PARKING LOT AND RAN INTO THEIR FENCE. THE FEN…”
NHTSA complaint #11407440, 2021 · crash

“On 10/28/2024 I was driving on a highway at 60 mph with light traffic. All of a sudden the radio display panel went blank and all the warning lights on dashboard lit up. The car started to slow down and did not gain speed even when gas pedal is pressed. Car speed went down to 40 mph. I put on hazard lights and looking for safe spot to park the car. I drove for 2 to 3 minutes and then dashboard warnings lights went out, radio came back and the car gained speed again. It drove normal again. This car has other issues as well such USB ports do not function.”
NHTSA complaint #11621184, 2024

“Just had transmission fluid changed, now car is jerking and has no response to acceleration pedal. With car in park and gas pedal pushed down the RPM's don't move. Losing power going up a small incline RPM's drop to 500 and speed drops from 55 to 30mph. No codes from scanning but check engine light is on. Nissan has no idea what is going on.”
NHTSA complaint #11591904, 2024

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 5 1 crash 3 injury

“DRIVING ON FREEWAY LESS THAN 35 MPH, CAR MADE LOUD NOISE FOR 1-2 MINUTES AT SAME TIME I FELT UNDER FLOOR BOARD SOMETHING PULLING. I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN, BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. I REAR ENDED A CAR. THE CAR GEAR SHIFT POPPED INTO REVERSE; I PRESSED HARDER ON BRAKES & THEY FINALLY WORKED. I NOTICED A BIG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD SAYING 'MALFUNCTION, CHECK OWNERS MANUAL' THERE WAS A GRAY SYMBOL NEAR THESE WORDS. INSIDE THE SPEEDOMETER CIRCLE THAT SAME SYMBOL APPEARED IN BRIGHT YELLOW. AT SOME POINT WITHIN AN HOUR 2 MORE YELLOW SYMBOLS APPEARED ON THE FAR LEFT OF THE DASH, A YELLOW TRIANGLE WITH AN EXPL…”
NHTSA complaint #11281415, 2019 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start-up as needed. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11451562, 2022

“THE KEYLESS ENTRY FOB IS SLIGHTLY SENSITIVE. I FINANCED THE CAR ON 3/10/2020. AFTER TAKING A NAP UPON LEAVING THE VACCINATION CLINIC FOR TETNA ADULT SHOT, I SLEPT FROM AROUND 6PM-142AM IN A WOODED AREA PARKING SPOT AT A LOCAL PARK AND WHEN I WOKE UP, MY CAR DOORS WERE UNLOCKED AND MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS OPEN A LITTLE AND I HAD IT RAISED AND WAS SURE TO LICK THE DOOR PRIOR TO GOING TO SLEEP. THEN ON 3/11/2029, I WENT TO THE CONVENIENCE STORE FOR A PIT STOP WHEN I ARRIVED BACK TO THE CAR, THE TRUNK WAS OPEN AND WHEN I GOT OUT IF THE CAR I WAS SURE TO LOOK AT IT WHILE HITTING THE LOCK AND PLA…”
NHTSA complaint #11318061, 2020

Fuel/Propulsion System 5

“It’s heisitant when excelerating gas pedal. The back up camera display blanks out , when backing up .”
NHTSA complaint #11732280, 2026

“This happened to me a total of 3 times. Low fuel light does not come on. First time I had 32 miles until empty no low fuel light came on, car stopped battery light came on. Tried to jump the car and it did not start. Put in some premium gas and it started. Second time same thing happened car slowly stopped and battery light came on. Tried to jump the car did not start, put gas in but this time it didn't start, had to get the car towed. Battery was tested and fine. Mechanic said he believes it is the gas gage being incorrect. Third time this happened today, February 3,2024 50 miles until empty…”
NHTSA complaint #11569712, 2024

“When taking off it stutters like having transmissions slip. It decelerates when driving and stalls. Almost made me have an accident when did deceleration on I20”
NHTSA complaint #11504163, 2023

Structure 5

“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 problem. He believes its a nissan defect”
NHTSA complaint #11698979, 2025

“The hood latch isn't secure. Hood rattles.”
NHTSA complaint #11664445, 2025

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired after an accident at the dealer, the mechanic stated that the front impact bar was missing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 62,800.”
NHTSA complaint #11536481, 2023

Seat Belts 4 2 injury

“HELLO MY NAME IS [XXX] . I HAVE A STORY I WOULD LIKE RAN. ON JAN. 23, 2020 I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW NISSAN SENTRA. THE CAR COST OVER 18,000 DOLLARS. IT HAD 24 MILES ON IT WHEN I PULLED OFF THE LOT. ON THE MORNING OF FEB. 15, 2020 AT LESS THAN A MONTH OF OWNERSHIP MY TEEN DAUGHTER'S AND I WAS HEADING INTO TOWN FOR BREAKFAST. WE WERE RUNNING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT RANDOM. NO WRECK OR ACCIDENT OF ANY KIND. MY LEFT EAR DRUM WAS BUSTED AND MY DAUGHTER WAS MASSIVELY BRUISED. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ISSUED A RENTAL. 5 DAYS LATER THEY CALLED…”
NHTSA complaint #11319129, 2020 · 2 injury(ies)

“I have a 2019 Nissan Sentra with only 17,000 miles. The seatbelt indicator light stays on even while wearing the seatbelt. There is no warning chime just the light. However, if there is a passenger the seatbelt indicator light will go off. My concern is for the passenger's safety. I'm concerned if everything will work like it should especially if there happens to be an accident and the airbags deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11525282, 2023

“At the beginning of June in 2021 my car started showing signs of failing to start. This led to some problems with it driving and the automatic braking system causing problems. The dealer ship fix the piece that connects under the brakes. It was some kind of sensor. This on June 12 of 2021. March 28 2022 I had the problem my car was not starting. I took it in to the dealership they replaced my battery March 29th my check engine light came on I got to codes PO 101 and PO 315. I paid to get the sensors repaid and was told that my crankshaft should be all right if I clean it or I can replace it. I…”
NHTSA complaint #11461574, 2021

Suspension 4

“Transmission Failure of drive train Acknowledged by Dealer Inspection by Dealer No warning signs prior to failure”
NHTSA complaint #11738925, 2025

“Left front vibrations and steering issues. Also start button won't engage even after repair. Trouble stating car and interferes with remote starting.”
NHTSA complaint #11573706, 2024

“P2859Clutch Apressure. Vehicle lost all power in the middle of the highway driving. No. No.No”
NHTSA complaint #11494451, 2022

Steering 3

“Several hazard lights have come on and I've been told to reset it and tried but the lights stay on there are more than 5 on the main one that scares me is the malfunction warning light. The car used to warn me when you close to a vehicle or someone too close behind it does none of that anymore the steering wheel has also shifted... Please HELP!”
NHTSA complaint #11494250, 2022

“THE BUTTONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL WORKS WHEN THEY WANT TO.. THEY FRONT RADAR SENSOR CUTS OF AND SAYS IT'S OBSTRUCTED AND THE CRASH LIGHT COMES ON I WAS DRIVING OUT OF STATE THE FIRST TIME THE RADAR QUIT WORKING UNTIL I COULD SHUT THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN.. THE BUTTONS WAS THE SAME TIME IT STARTED IN JANUARY THE FIRST TIME THEN HASN'T DONE IT TILL NOW 02-28-2020 CONSTANTLY”
NHTSA complaint #11312150, 2020

“TIME FREEZES ON DASH SCREEN ALONG WITH WHAT WAS PLAYING ON MY BLUETOOTH IN DASH CLUSTER SCREEN. RADIO BUTTONS AND PHONE BUTTONS STOP WORKING ON STEERING WHEEL WHEN DASH CLUSTER SCREEN FREEZES. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT MY CAR IN ON 2/18/19 WITH THIS PROBLEM THEY TOLD ME IT WAS MY CHARGER THEN THEY ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IPHONES WITH 2019 NISSAN VEHICLES. STOPPED USING CHARGER. SECOND TIME BRINGING MY VEHICLE IN FOR SAME CONTINUOUS PROBLEM ON 3/27/19 THEY DID AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK BUT COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. STILL NOT USING CHARGER. THIRD TIME BRINGING MY VEHICLE IN 5/29/19 EL…”
NHTSA complaint #11240196, 2019

Equipment 2

“TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS USING THE MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED TIRE JACK, THE HANDLE FRACTURED AT THE CONNECTION POINT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE THE VEHICLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #11241945, 2019

Lane Departure 2

“Collision mitigation goes off all the time in the rain when it’s reflecting, the brake light of the car in front of me on the road which caused my car to slam on the brakes because it automatic emergency brake”
NHTSA complaint #11542426, 2023

“THE VEHICLE AHEAD DETECTION INDICATOR AND AEB SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT UP EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. WITHIN 1/2 MILE TO 1 MILE OF DRIVING BOTH THESE INDICATORS COME ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT. I'M NOWHERE NEAR ANY OBSTRUCTIONS, OTHER VEHICLES, OR ANYTHING ELSE AND THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. THE DRIVING CONDITIONS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN GREAT - NO RAIN, NO SNOW, SUNNY AND DRY ROADS. THE CAR IS CLEAN. THE SAD PART IS I BOUGHT THIS FROM A NISSAN DEALER WHO CLAIMED THEY DID A CERTIFIED PRE OWNED INSPECTION, WHICH OBVIOUSLY THEY DID NOT. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11327081, 2020

Seats 2

“I have a 2019 Nissan Sentra with only 17,000 miles. The seatbelt indicator light stays on even while wearing the seatbelt. There is no warning chime just the light. However, if there is a passenger the seatbelt indicator light will go off. My concern is for the passenger's safety. I'm concerned if everything will work like it should especially if there happens to be an accident and the airbags deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11525282, 2023

“THE FRONT BUMPER SENSOR IS DETECTING THINGS IN THE ROAD THAT AREN'T THERE AND AUTOMATICALLY APPLYING THE BRAKES ON MY CAR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THERE'S A LOUD ALMOST GRINDING SOUND AND THE CAR BRAKES VERY HARD. THE OTHER ISSUE I'M HAVING IS THE CAR WILL SOMETIMES DETECT SOMEONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN IT'S EMPTY AND TURN ON THE BUCKLE SEAT BELT LIGHT AND TURN OFF THE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT.”
NHTSA complaint #11281376, 2019

Visibility/Wiper 2 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED AND GLASS FLEW OVER THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE GLASS EXPLODED AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SWERVE AND AVOID A CRASH. THE RENTAL AGENCY CAME OUT, TOWED THE VEHICLE, AND GAVE THE CONTACT A NEW RENTAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WROTE THE MANUFACTURER AND AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT HAD NOT HEARD BACK WITH A RESPONSE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED HEARING LOSS IN THE LEFT EAR AND WAS SEEING A SPECIALIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. *DT*DT…”
NHTSA complaint #11254994, 2019 · 1 injury(ies)

“I FILLED RECALL POSTCARD ON THE VEHICLES MONTH AGO AND I HAVE NEVER HEARD BACK FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO FIX IT. THE RECALL # 303564.”
NHTSA complaint #11374739, 2020

Back Over Prevention 1

“Nine statements: 1. The radio in the car is failing. It comes on and immediately turns off. 2. The radio showed the rear image and sensors upon reverse. Now neither of those works. It could cause a rear impact upon parking or a person quickly crossing behind the car. 3. The problem has been reported to the dealer, documented, and confirmed by the Nissan Dealer on [XXX] at Nissan Servicing Dept - 1919 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710. The attendant who I worked with was Daniel Ramroop and confirmed situation @ 1pm EST. 4. No, the vehicle was not in an accident so there is no police, in…”
NHTSA complaint #11548915, 2022

Fuel System 1

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the RPM was fluctuating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he slowed down to 60 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience a failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11469430, 2021

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the passenger’s side door failed to lock securely. The contact was concerned that the door would open while driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11568062, 2024

Other/I Am Not Sure 1