The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Sentra · 2018
2018 Nissan Sentra. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AV-S7) | FWD | 27 / 33 / 29 | Premium | $2,650 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 26 / 32 / 28 | Premium | $2,750 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 29 / 37 / 32 | Regular | $1,950 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 27 / 35 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 19,900 and 61,800 miles. Median 40,000, from 96 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 75,500 | 49,600–108,500 | 18 |
| Brakes | 30,200 | 15,300–44,800 | 28 |
| Electrical | 39,000 | 14,000–50,600 | 23 |
| Automatic emergency braking | 37,000 | 2,000–56,200 | 9 |
| Engine | 40,000 | 37,100–61,500 | 9 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 34% |
| Electrical | 23% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 14% |
| Speed control | 13% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 20 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
21V135000 Mar 2021 Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect. 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.
Risk. The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. 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.
19V654000 Sep 2019 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect. 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, thes
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy. 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.
Manufacturer communications 145
Nissan filed 145 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Sentra, versa sedan, and versa note; cvt fluid leak service information service information…
- TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION The transmission range switch
- KICKS, SENTRA, AND VERSA; CVT FLUID LEAK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Sentra NISMO 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
Updated
Free to use with credit: Source: The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com)
. Get the data