10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,425 miles

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problem #37

Aug 012024

Sentra

  • miles
Car won't start, stranded in parking lots, on road. Have seen hundreds of complaints about the same thing, saying it's either a brake switch or ignition switch.Very scary to be stranded somewhere.Nissan is aware and said it's common problem? Hard to believe Nissan or the nhtsa does not believe this to be a safety issue.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #36

May 022023

Sentra

  • miles
My 2018 Nissan Sentra has under 60,000 miles on it and is on its 3rd set of brake rotors, as well as had both front and rear brake pads replaced 2 times. The vehicle has always given the warning, front radar not detected alert, until the last 12 months where I began receiving a malfunction warning. My car has been brought to 2 different Nissan dealerships to work on this issue. The current one stating my front sensor is failing & will need to be replaced however there is no warranty on it. I am the only owner of my vehicle and it has not been in any forward collisions. As for the power train/transmission, I received a transmission flush in May of 2023, and now 15 months later was told by a different Nissan dealership it needed a flush as it appeared the transmission was going bad. The vehicle has stalled several times, continuously has a high RMP when accelerating and the AC has gone out a couple of months ago.

- Ypsilanti, Mi, MI, USA

problem #35

Dec 012021

Sentra

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra SV. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, she depressed the brake pedal and pressed the push start button but the vehicle failed to start. The warning message "Malfunction Indicator Light" illuminated. The contact stated that as she continued to depress the brake pedal and squeezed an unknown wire under the steering wheel, she was able to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The contact also stated that the brake pedal would make abnormal loud sounds and would intermittently hesitate to respond while driving. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stated that she continued to depress the brake pedal but it failed to respond. The contact stated that as she was about to crash into the rear of the vehicle ahead of her, she veered off the road and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries on the shoulder and her friend who was in the front passenger seat did not sustain any injuries. The contact did not seek medical assistance. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her friend's residence. A police report was filed. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact received the recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not assist as her vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

- Deridder, LA, USA

problem #34

Oct 122021

Sentra

  • miles
I purchased this car October 10th of 2021 and 2 days after I purchased it I called my service department because I was driving on the highway at 65 miles an hour and the malfunction warning light came on for the automatic braking system and it also depressed my brakes so it scared the crap out of me. I was told that because of the weather it was raining that day that that sometimes happens. I didn't think anything of it on December 10th my son got into a car accident with the car and he did some damage to the front axle and the front end of the car it has since been repaired and now everyday several times a day the same thing happens and it is messing with my brakes and it's scaring me and I don't know what to do.

- Rochester, NH, USA

problem #33

Apr 302021

Sentra

  • miles
UNKNOWN. however there has been a safety recall about the brake lights not illuminating. I have tried three times to make an appointment with nissan dealership to get this problem fixed but i have had no luck with them helping. Im worrried about my daughters safety. She is not even two years old yet, i dont want her or anyone else on the road getting hurt because of a faulty safety feature.

- Kings Mountain , NC, USA

problem #32

May 042021

Sentra

  • miles
I received a recall notice (PM971) (21V-135) on May 4, 2021. I went twice to the dealership to have my car fixed. I called several times asking what to do to get the recall completed. One person said they needed to look at it to get the part. I went to the dealership on May 24, 2021 and I am still waiting for them to call me telling me that they have the part. Meanwhile, I am having lots of trouble stepping on the brake to start the car. Frequently it takes me up to 10 minutes before I can get the car started. Yesterday (9/19), I gave up trying to start the car. Today, (9/20) I had problems each time I tried to use the car, taking 5-10 minutes each time. The first time I went to the dealership, the technician said he didn't know why the notice was sent out because they didn't have the parts. The dealership is Ray Brandt Nissan 4000 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072. I could not evacuate for Hurricane Ida because I could not be sure that I would be able to start my car or that my brake lights would work in stop an go traffice. My car is my only means of getting to work and accomplishing other tasks. I cannot continue to hope that my car will eventually start and hoping that my brake lights continue to work. Your help is appreciated.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #31

Jun 212021

Sentra

  • 19,127 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the push to start button and brake pedal was depressed but the engine failed to start. The contact also stated that the RPM's would go to 5 when she depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle had a burning smell when driving. The contact stated the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) on June 11, 2021, at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,127.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #30

May 282021

Sentra

  • miles
When I push the brakes and start button, all lights come on, navi starts, but Car Does NOT start. I am stranded for 6th or 7th time and waiting on tow truck. According to this link, this is a recurrent problem Nissan is aware of, and they do nothing to fix it. https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-c27227_ds963428 Being stranded is dangerous-PERIOD. I am enduring a homeless man yelling at me while I sit in my car with doors locked. Nissan should recall this car. 2018 Sentra SV with push start is Not safe.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #29

Apr 072021

Sentra

  • 39,000 miles
A timely fix for this recall has no been issued.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #28

May 122021

Sentra

  • 30,000 miles
Brake light switch is F as failing making my rear brake lights not glow

- Deerfield Beach, FL, USA

problem #27

Nov 132020

Sentra

  • 40,000 miles
When I bought the car my front collision sensor light was on I had to take it to the dealership and I was told it was affected now there is an active recall on my vehicle and it's affecting my brakes my lighting and my speed control because I can't break and they have not sent me a recall or send any information to me I found this out on my carfax report

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #26

Mar 082021

Sentra

  • miles
There was a recall due to fluid build up that can cause loss of the brakes in the car I just bought from carvana. Thank god I researched the VIN because it wasn't disclosed to me from carvana. I could have died in an accident if I never would have did a VIN search so see if any recalls ever happened. How can I get this fixed immediately?

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #25

Oct 212020

Sentra

  • 50,588 miles
My 2018 Nissan Sentra is having a problem with the (aeb) automatic braking system. I've had the car for 10 months and while im driving, I get a warning light indicating that the aeb has malfunctioned, followed by a constant beeping noise that doesnt go away unless I turn the vehicle off. The loud beep will keep going for as long as im driving, and the vehicle sometimes brakes on its own, which is scary, and dangerous. Everyday that I drive the vehicle, the light comes on automatically while im driving, followed by the annoying beep, theres not one day it doesn't happen, as far as the braking goes, that happens depending on the position of the vehicle and other vehicles. Sometimes objects will make my vehicle brake, or sometimes it'll brake for no reason, just a slight brake.

- Sylmar, CA, USA

problem #24

Aug 072020

Sentra 4-cyl

  • 58,972 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when her daughter attempted to drive and that the failure would occurred intermittently. In addition, on another occasion, the contact stated that while her daughter was driving 45 mph, the brakes failed to function. The contact stated that her daughter was depressing the accelerator pedal but the brake was stopping the vehicle. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road and noticed the brake pad from the wheel well was smoking. The contact stated that the smoke started after the vehicle was stopped. The contact called the police, the fire department arrived. The contact also mentioned that the two front tires got so hot that they melted the weight that was on the rims. The vehicle was taken to walser Nissan coon rapids, 3300 129th ave nw, coon rapids, mn 55448, and was diagnosed that two sensor that was not communicating correctly was telling the vehicle to stop. The brake and steering angle sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 58,972.

- Saint Francis, MN, USA

problem #23

Sep 242020

Sentra

  • 15 miles
Ebs malfunction warning light comes on. Every day. When car is in motion.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #22

Sep 092020

Sentra

  • 28,425 miles
Over 2 1/2 years of ownership of the vehicle, I've taken the car in for service 6 times for the same problem: The break switch has failed to allow the push-button starter to engage, which leaves me unable to star the car. The issue effectively leaves me stranded and has resulted in making me late. It only happeneds when starting the car so it's stationary.

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

problem #21

Sep 042020

Sentra

  • 60,000 miles
Car pulls to right on the express way making very loud funny noises, RPM shoots to 2 to 5 and the steering wheel has locked a few times taking me off of the road but not crashing or into a accident, the brakes are also sounding bad. On streets the cars steering drifts like the car wants to do its own thing.

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #20

Aug 192020

Sentra

  • 30,500 miles
My car is still under warranty and I have had to take in in to the dealership 3 times because the aeb sensor light comes on. They have replaced it all three times and I bring it home and once I start driving on the freeway, the sensor comes on again. As I'm driving, the vehicle slows down even though I'm pressing on the gas. I have to let my foot off the gas and then press the gas pedal hard to kick it back into running correctly. I have a 2018 Nissan Sentra and it has 30,000 miles. The warranty expires at 36,000 miles and I'm afraid that I will have to take it in and pay for the repairs if they can't figure out what's wrong. I've owned Sentra before and never had this much problem!

- Kyle, TX, USA

problem #19

Jul 302020

Sentra

  • 25,000 miles
Vehicle's automatic emergency braking (aeb) system malfunctions and applies vehicle brakes in random instances. This poses a safety hazard as the vehicle could brake suddenly when in traffic and cause a crash.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #18

Jul 172020

Sentra 4-cyl

  • 30,412 miles
As I was driving down a street preparing to get on the freeway the malfunction and collision sign popped up in the dash board..after so long a continuous ding sound can be heard. Pulled over turned the car off car wouldn't start. Had to tap the brakes several times before the car would even start..only have 30,000 miles and I just got this car in April and already having issue..

- Shreveport, LA, USA

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