The Lemon Index2019 Nissan Sentra.
The 2019 Nissan Sentra is better than average by owner complaints: 119 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 61, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 27 to 32 mpg combined. The best Nissan Sentra year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 223 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Sentra year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 58K miles on the car (90 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 4K–52K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 35K–134K miles
- lights complaints mostly came at 3K–60K miles
Recalls 2
- lights 2021
The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
- back over prevention 2019
Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 124 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- NO START CAUSED BY LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE This bulletin has been amended
- 2016-2019 SENTRA; ENGINE NO CRANK/NO START IF YOU CONFIRM The engine will not crank when pressing
- NISSAN; SIGNAL TECH-II INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY TEST AND SIGNAL CHECK This bulletin has been…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Sentra NISMO 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2000–2950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Radio Turning On And Off By Itself And Car Sputtering Or Turning Off By Itself When At High Rate Of Speed
2019 Nissan Sentra owner · NHTSA complaint 11475420
More owner reports
The vehicle will not start with a fully charged battery and functioning key fab. This seems to be a common problem with the Nissan Sentra for years. Nissan has done nothing to recall what seems to be a faulty brake switch.
NHTSA complaint 11372641
My battery positive terminal keeps getting corroded and the lights turn on and off from inside and outside like if their turning on and off
NHTSA complaint 11384255
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 61; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Sentra year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2019 Nissan Sentra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (24%), automatic emergency braking (19%) and brakes (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have?
2 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Nissan Sentra get?
27 to 32 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Nissan Sentra safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 Nissan Sentra problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,700 and 58,200 miles. The middle report was at 34,500 miles, from 90 complaints.
Does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 18% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Nissan Sentra cost in fuel a year?
About $2000 to $2950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have?
1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Sentra year is better than the 2019?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2017 and 2010.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works