Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Nissan Sentra has 2 recalls, 181 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
181
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V654000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder...
21V135000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The engine will not crank when pressing the push-button ignition switch and applying the brake peda... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission Replacement - The transmission system requires replacement due to issues identified dur... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | STEERING | The horn does not work when pressing the steering wheel, even though the horn itself and the fuse ar... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My brake lights suddenly wouldn’t turn on and my car wouldn’t start. We replaced the brake light swi... |
| Aug 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission has already been replaced with a new CVT transmission and the Nissan dealership has als... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have ALL lights on in the dashboard. I had 2 diagnostic checks. one from Byerly Ford and the other... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Driving down the road with a lot of traffic then my car didn't want to shift into gear the it went i... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the stee... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle has a faulty CVT Transmission. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the transmission issues in my 2018... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was in the city at red light waiting the green turn on My gas gauge said i have 108 miles to conti... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an indepen... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | ENGINE | I am having problems with my vent control valve. I recently took my car in to get an engine light lo... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I connect an OBD 2 meter. It cannot read the powertrain and it’s not the first time that I have... |
| Nov 28, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | On [XXX], my 2018 Nissan Sentra was involved in a severe accident on [XXX] in Maryland. Despite the ... |
| Nov 28, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | incident I would like to report involves the crash of a 2018 Nissan Sentra (VIN: 3N1AB7APXJY277851... |
| Nov 17, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I put my foot in gas pedal, goes all the way down, won't drive now. |
| Oct 22, 2024 | ENGINE | The CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) failed, preventing the vehicle from driving forward. Ye... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The center overhead light compartment falling out of interior roof |
| Sep 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | CVT Transmission is giving up on Sentra. |