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2018 Nissan Sentra Nismo
Common Problems

Ranked from 73 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

10 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Brake Sensor Malfunction

    20complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The brake sensor malfunctions, preventing the car from starting or causing issues with cruise control.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    20complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The forward collision avoidance system frequently malfunctions, leading to unexpected braking or no braking at all.

  3. 3

    Transmission Slippage and Jerking

    20complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences slippage and jerking, leading to sudden stops and difficulty shifting gears.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Airbag Deployment Failure

    17complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    In severe accidents, the airbags fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury or fatality.

  5. 5

    Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunction

    14complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system frequently malfunctions, causing the vehicle to brake unexpectedly or not at all.

  6. 6

    Service Brake Switch Failure

    13complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The service brake switch frequently fails, preventing the push-button starter from engaging, leaving the car unable to start.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Engine Starting Issues

    10complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine frequently fails to start, especially when attempting to start the car, leading to stranded situations.

  8. 8

    Front Radar Sensor Malfunction

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The front radar sensor frequently malfunctions, causing various error messages and safety systems to fail.

  9. 9

    Hood Latch Malfunctions

    4complaints
    Low severityOther

    The hood latch fails to close properly, leading to an open hood during operation.

  10. 10

    Electrical System Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Various electrical system issues arise, including malfunctioning lights, warning lights, and intermittent electrical failures.

Other years & sources

2019 Nissan Sentra NismoAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.