Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Nissan Sentra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Nissan Sentra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 223 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V135000 Brake Lights May Not Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V654000 No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 65 complaints
- Power Train 54 complaints
- Unknown or Other 46 complaints
- Service Brakes 37 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 35 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 28 complaints
Of the 223 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 223 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Nissan Sentra has an average reliability rating due to a moderate number of owner complaints and two recall campaigns. Notable complaints involve the electrical system and powertrain, whereas the recalls address brake light switch contamination and back-up camera issues. Limited data from the complaints constrains the ability to fully assess all potential issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 50,000-80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Power Train | 60,000-90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Service Brakes | 40,000-70,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid replacements
- Air filter replacements
- Battery checks and replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brake lights
- Transmission hesitation
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unusual braking noises
- Forward collision warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Nissan Sentra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.