2018 Nissan Sentra vs 2019 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Nissan Sentra | 2019 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 184 | 221 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 145 | 124 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–32 | 29–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,000 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 46 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 64 |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 37 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 35 |
| Engine | 22 | 20 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2018 Nissan Sentra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.