2019 Nissan Sentra vs 2021 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 | 2019 Nissan Sentra | 2021 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 221 | 129 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 132 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–32 | 33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 64 | 38 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 35 | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 23 |
| Power Train | 54 | 4 |
| Steering | 3 | 40 |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 | 6 |
| Engine | 20 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2019 Nissan Sentra
2021 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.