This page covers 2 recalls, 217 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Nissan Sentra.
29–32 mpg combined
7.4–8.1 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2019 Sentra centers on the powertrain, specifically the continuously variable transmission (CVT). Owners frequently report hesitation and sluggishness during acceleration, sudden loss of power while driving, and in several cases, full transmission replacement, sometimes more than once on the same vehicle. Forward collision avoidance draws the second-highest complaint volume, with owners describing the system activating unexpectedly or behaving erratically under normal driving conditions. Electrical complaints round out the top three, covering issues like warning lights illuminating without clear cause and the backup camera display going blank during use. A recurring thread across powertrain complaints is that some owners report the CVT failing again after an initial replacement, suggesting the problem resurfaces rather than resolving cleanly after a single repair.
217
Total Complaints
16
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
12
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Nissan Sentra has two recalls, both raising crash risk: the brake lights can fail to illuminate when the pedal is pressed, and the backup camera may show no image when reversing.
A contaminated brake light switch can prevent the circuit from closing, meaning the lights at the rear of the car give no warning to following drivers when the brakes are applied. The backup camera issue, which affects a wide range of Nissan and Infiniti models from this era, can leave the display blank while backing up, removing the view behind the vehicle entirely.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake light switch may become contaminated, which prevents the circuit from closing and stops the brake lights from turning on.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet to prevent contamination.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display settings can be changed so the rear view image disappears. The system saves this setting, so the rear view remains hidden when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software settings at no cost to restore proper rear visibility functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
