2019 Nissan Sentra
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 222 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 26 Sentra model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 16 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 18 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchMar 3, 2021
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.
The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 21V135000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 12, 2019
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 and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 19V654000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
28 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 10, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE WOULD MAKE AN ABNORMAL, CLICKING NOISE AS THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FLICKER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION AS THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. RECENTLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V135000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Apr 1, 2020
HELLO I PURCHASED A NEW VEHICLE ON THE 4/28/2019 ZERO MILES. WHEN FIRST BUYING THE VEHICLE THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. HOWEVER AFTER 4 TO 5 MONTHS PASS BY I NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS ARE FADING AWAY AS WELL AS THE PAINT OF THE VEHICLE AND WINDSHIELDS. WHEN TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TTHEY SAID THEY CANNOT HELP ME. THEY ARE CLAIMING THE DAMAGE IS NATURAL CAUSE AND WANT TO CHARGE ME MONEY TO RESTORE THE HEADLIGHTS, PAINT, AND WINDSHIELD ON A BRAND NEW CAR. I INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP I CAME TO BUY A NEW CAR WITH ZERO PROBLEMS INCLUDING THE HEADLIGHTS AND PAINT AND WINDOWS AND STILL THEY DENIED ME HELP. AFTER INFORMING THEM I LOST VISIBILITY ON THE ROAD DO TO THE HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING THE DID NOT CARE. I'M SCARED DRIVING AT NIGHT, I CAN'T SEE FAR DO TO THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ITS NEARLY ONLY BEEN 6 MONTH. WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO MY MAKANICK HE INFORMED ME THAT MY LIGHTS WERE POLISHED INCLUDING DETAILING OF THE PAINT AND WINDOW BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME THE VEHICLE WAS MADE TO LOOK NEW. HE EXPLAINED TO ME AT 4 TO 5 MONTHS THE POLISH WOULD REMOVED AND THE CAR WILL BE LEFT LOOKING LIKE HOW IT IS KNOW. AFTER THAT EVENT I CAME TO REALIZE I BEEN SCAMMED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND NO ONE WANTED TO HELPED ME. I LOOKED FOR HELP FOR A MONTH DRIVING WITH BLURRY HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELDS. WHEN I SEARCH FOR HELP ON YOUTUBE AND FOUND YOUR FIRM NUMBER.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Oct 30, 2019
FOR SOME REASON WHEN I START MY CAR IT REVS UP LIKE MY FOOT IS ON THE GAS. MY RADIO CUTS OFF AND RESTARTS FOR NO REASON. WHEN MY LIGHTS ARE ON AUTOMATIC ONCE MY CAR IS PARKED IT TAKES 15 OR LONGER INTERMITTENTLY FOR THEM TO SHUT OFF.