Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo, and it carries no recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 29 | 14% |
| Electrical system | 18 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 18 | 9% |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 3% |
| Air bags | 7 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 3% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
I purchased a 2019 Nissan Sentra SR (VIN: [XXX] ) as a certified pre-owned vehicle from Star Nissan in Bayside, NY on [XXX]. Since the day of purchase, I have experienced repeated failures when trying to start the vehicl
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
Transmission actively failing. Transmission flush was done at dealership and car began jerking when accelerating and shifting gears. When the transmission flush was done, they did a multipoint inspection and said everyth
NHTSA complaint: Power train
The drivers side door lock is defective. The automatic locking does not work. This is unsafe since the doors need to be locked manually which puts people at right of opening the door while driving. There are currently no
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted, and the vehicle stalled. The message to see “Owner's Manual” was displayed. The vehicle was a
NHTSA complaint: Power train
Transmission is slipping when trying to go up hills. Also crash detection sensor malfunction and these items need recalled. Especially the transmission when I see I'm not the only complaint.
NHTSA complaint: Power train
My car only goes into reverse. It is right under 100 k miles. i have been told it needs a new cvt transmissions and it cost more to replace than what my car is worth. There were no warning lights. It is a 2019 Nissan Sen
NHTSA complaint: Power train
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the battery wa
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
Car is constantly turning on inside even if the car is turned off, the radio will play all night. Sometimes in comes on and then it turns off. When car is turned on and I am driving all of a sudden screen and dashboard
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
| Reliability | 75 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 71 | good |
| Maintenance | 82 | excellent |
| Depreciation | 61 | average |
| Performance | 47 | below average |
| Efficiency | 45 | below average |
Percentile ranks against other midsize & large cars in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and power train is the most reported area with 29 of them (14%). No recalls are on record for it.
AVOIR scores its reliability 75/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density, adjusted for how many were sold so a popular model is not penalised for having more owners.
AVOIR scores its longevity 71/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2019 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 68/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.