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2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo
Common Problems

Ranked from 89 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
3 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

12 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

    Intermittent Dashboard Screen Issues

    16complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The in-dash screen frequently reboots and turns off unexpectedly, disrupting the driving experience and potentially affecting safety features.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Forward collision avoidance system malfunctions

    15complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The forward collision avoidance system (FCW and AEB) malfunctions, causing unintended braking or warning lights to stay on continuously.

  3. 3

    Transmission shifting issues and stalling

    15complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences shifting delays, grinding, and jumping during acceleration, leading to stalling.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Engine Stall at Idle

    14complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine frequently stalls or fails to start, especially when using the push-button ignition or under certain driving conditions.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Service brake issues

    12complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Brakes fail to function properly, causing the vehicle to stop inadequately or not at all.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Battery issues and starting problems

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The car frequently fails to start, requiring jump starts, and the battery drains unexpectedly.

  7. 7

    Exterior lighting failures

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Stop lamps and taillights fail to function properly, leading to potential visibility issues.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Transmission Slipping and Hesitation

    6complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission slips and hesitates during acceleration, causing the vehicle to stall and lose power.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunctions

    5complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The Automatic Emergency Braking system engages unexpectedly without any obstruction detected.

  10. 10

    Radio and Electrical System Failures

    5complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The radio and other electrical systems fail, including random on/off behavior and malfunctioning lights.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Stalling and Hard Braking Issues

    5complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The car frequently stammers and requires hard braking, especially when starting or driving at low speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Seat Belt Indicator Light Malfunction

    3complaints
    Low severityOther

    The seat belt indicator light stays on despite the seat belt being properly fastened, posing a safety concern.

Other years & sources

2018 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.