10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,422 miles

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problem #17

Jul 142020

Sentra 4-cyl

  • 25,000 miles
The cruise control switch releases brake switch which sometimes malfunctions and does not allow the car to start because it does not sense the brake being pushed. There is no manual work around. It has happened sporadically but recently would not start for three days. I had to take the brake switch apart and clean the inside of excess silicone that gets dirt in it and keeps the contact metal from sensing the brake being pushed. This is extremely dangerous and also keeps the brake lights from working.

- Kingman, AZ, USA

problem #16

Jun 262020

Sentra

  • 35,000 miles
I just bought my 2019 Sentra 4/20/2020. I was driving on the freeway from los angeles to san diego & I felt like my car was pulling back, the gas was draining so fast, the RPM was going back and fourth, the mph wasn't accurate with what I felt I was actually driving, if I drive over 40mph the car will wobble, not accelerating correctly, I got a full diagnostic done no codes showed up, Nissan said I needed to reset the system, so they reset it, the acceleration still won't pick up, and I feel the front of the car dropped! Nissan service department says the diagnosis isn't showing any codes and they are not sure what is going on I'm afraid I will lose control of the vehicle if it's shaking side to side, I'm afraid it will stop accelerating randomly, transmission will go out while I'm on the highway & Nissan still can't find the reason to why the car is doing that. They have no answers and this can cause serious injuries to myself or other drivers even passengers. My Nissan is losing power, not accelerating correctly, I'm losing gas fast, and Nissan can't find any code or anything wrong with the car !

- Menifee, CA, USA

problem #15

May 302020

Sentra 4-cyl

  • 12,549 miles
The vehicle ahead detection indicator and aeb system warning indicator light up every time I drive the car. Within 1/2 mile to 1 mile of driving both these indicators come on and will not go out. I'm nowhere near any obstructions, other vehicles, or anything else and the warning lights come on. The driving conditions have always been great - no rain, no snow, sunny and dry roads. The car is clean. The sad part is I bought this from a Nissan dealer who claimed they did a certified pre owned inspection, which obviously they did not.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #14

Jan 012020

Sentra

  • miles
Hello I purchased a new vehicle on the 4/28/2019 zero miles. When first buying the vehicle there were no problems. However after 4 to 5 months pass by I noticed my headlights are fading away as well as the paint of the vehicle and windshields. When taking the car to the dealership tthey said they cannot help me. They are claiming the damage is natural cause and want to charge me money to restore the headlights, paint, and windshield on a brand new car. I informed the dealership I came to buy a new car with zero problems including the headlights and paint and windows and still they denied me help. After informing them I lost visibility on the road do to the headlights not working the did not care. I'm scared driving at night, I can't see far do to the headlights and windshield not working properly and its nearly only been 6 month. When taking the vehicle to my makanick he informed me that my lights were polished including detailing of the paint and window before the vehicle was sold to me the vehicle was made to look new. He explained to me at 4 to 5 months the polish would removed and the car will be left looking like how it is know. After that event I came to realize I been scammed by the dealership and no one wanted to helped me. I looked for help for a month driving with blurry headlights and windshields. When I search for help on youtube and found your firm number.

- North Palm Springs, CA, USA

problem #13

Mar 102020

Sentra

  • miles
The keyless entry fob is slightly sensitive. I financed the car on 3/10/2020. After taking a nap upon leaving the vaccination clinic for tetna adult shot, I slept from around 6pm-142am in a wooded area parking spot at a local park and when I woke up, my car doors were unlocked and my driver side window was open a little and I had it raised and was sure to lick the door prior to going to sleep. Then on 3/11/2029, I went to the convenience store for a pit stop when I arrived back to the car, the trunk was open and when I got out if the car I was sure to look at it while hitting the lock and placed the key in my pocket.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #12

Feb 112020

Sentra

  • 12,000 miles
Everytime I drive about 4 miles the front radar sensor gets disabled and displays a warning, this disabled the cruise and turns of automatic emergency braking, this is dangerous for me to drive with, I have taken the car to the dealership 3 times and its still happening, the dealership claims they fixed it but did not

- Carteret, NJ, USA

problem #11

Jan 012020

Sentra

  • 4,000 miles
The radio turns off and on by itself without the car being on. I have walked up to the car to hear it playing music. It happens randomly driving, not driving, and with no power to car. I am worried about my battery draining. Also, the air conditioner display is blank from time to time. Only the orange lights on the buttons are lit up. Sometime if I restart the car, it will come back on as if it is reset, other times it does not help. The display screen above the ac control panel freezes along with the display in between the speedometer from time to time. It seems as if the computer system does what it wants to and when it wants. I have not had the car for 6 months and it's already giving me problems. It was purchased at the end of September 2019 from a Nissan dealership, brand new with 4 miles on it.

- Fortuna, CA, USA

problem #10

Jan 302020

Sentra

  • 13,475 miles
I purchased my vehicle 4/2019 and taken it back to the dealer at least 4 times for other problems and they tell me there's nothing going on when they check it. I am now experiencing a new problem and I took it back to the dealer concerning the radio coming on and off when the car wasn't in use. When I would get into the car it wouldn't start and I would have to get it boosted to start. The battery keeps running down. I was told by the dealer that there has been other reports and that they are being told not to fix problem until Nissan further investigate the problem. They claimed to dismantled the radio to avoid the battery from running down but its still doing the same thing. Also it was stated I could to continue driving until they call it in for repairs and stated that they couldn't give me a time frame when it will be fixed. I wasn't offered a loaner and when I asked I was told they didn't have one available. I took it in 1/30/20 and picked it up 1/31/20.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #9

Sep 012019

Sentra

  • miles
My in dash screen keeps turning off and rebooting itself when I drive. This has been an ongoing issue since I reported it in September 2019. I reported it to dealership, they say a recall was issued, they updated software and it still does it.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #8

Nov 012019

Sentra

  • 20 miles
The second day after purchasing vehicle the radio would come on and go off even when car nor radio was on. It happens a lot. Went out to garage one night and radio was playing. Don't know how long it was on. Happens while driving on highway and streets also. Came out of work radio was playing in parked car.I'm afraid battery will run down or worse electrical problem causing other safety issues when driving car. Dealer had had 22 days with no answer to repair. Just bought Oct. 31st.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #7

Sep 192019

Sentra

  • 5,750 miles
2019 Nissan Sentra purchased in July 2019 - my stereo will reboot on its own completely shutting down and rebooting with the Nissan/nissanconnect logos. Typically does this on any mode of the stereo and will happen after about 4 songs on bluetooth or if you skip more than two songs at a time. Does not really impact driving as I've yet to see it impact use of the backup camera.

- Riner, VA, USA

problem #6

Sep 092019

Sentra

  • 6,300 miles
When stopped the vehicle goes to 4 RPM when trying to drive after being stopped at red light or stop sign anytime car is stopped and trying to drive again.I had a faulty switch on 9/8/2019 car wouldn't start took to dealership for repair and oil change after that the pic that I attached lights came on.those lights wasn't on before.after pulling off dealerships lot I got on highway and lights came

- Owings Mills, MD, USA

problem #5

Aug 012019

Sentra

  • 12,000 miles
While driving the front end collision light keeps coming on. This is scary as the car has never been in an accident. It will come on while driving or in park. It comes on a lot. This is a issue that needs to be fixed. This faulty sensor needs to be replaced.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 042019

Sentra

  • 1,700 miles
Unable to use the car jack.it broke.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #3

Jul 012019

Sentra

  • 5,000 miles
Issue with front radar sensor. The sensor is constantly saying sensor is not available and is deactivated. It doesn't matter if you are on the hwy or on city street.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #2

May 022019

Sentra

  • 14,000 miles
Front collision sensor for the vehicle is faulty and turns on whenever it wants, which poses safety hazard to the occupants of vehicle because the sensor controls the breaks for your car and can break automatically if it turns on, which happens very regulary.this issue happens during driving and while stopped.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #1

Feb 272019

Sentra 4-cyl

  • 200 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle surged and accelerated. An unknown warning indicator illuminated and "unavailable radar obstruction" was displayed. The contact researched the failure and stated that it was related to a faulty sensor. The vehicle was taken three times to Nissan of queens (93-25 rockaway blvd, ozone park, (718) 835-8300) where it was diagnosed that the system needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted at 615-725-7687 and provided case number: 34643243. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 200.

- Woodhaven, NY, USA