2019 Nissan Sentra Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 54 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2019 Nissan Sentra, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,000 miles.

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 19 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles4 · 21%
10k–25k miles0 · 0%
25k–50k miles3 · 16%
50k–75k miles3 · 16%
75k–100k miles2 · 11%
100k–150k miles4 · 21%
150k+ miles3 · 16%

How serious are the reports?

Of 54 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.

Nissan Sentra power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2013, with 311 complaints
1995: 419951996: 111997: 11999: 419992000: 82001: 92002: 2020022003: 92004: 72005: 1020052006: 82007: 172008: 2020082009: 32010: 182011: 1820112012: 682013: 3113112014: 18220142015: 1722016: 1272017: 7620172018: 462019: 542020: 1020202021: 42022: 62023: 220232024: 92025: 4

n = 1,238 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2025 Sentra413%—
2024 Sentra922%28,000
2023 Sentra210%75,300
2022 Sentra67%36,000
2021 Sentra43%118,000
2020 Sentra105%25,500
2019 Sentra5424%62,000
2018 Sentra4625%75,500
2017 Sentra7633%60,000
2016 Sentra12747%87,000
2015 Sentra17249%75,500
2014 Sentra18248%82,000
2013 Sentra31149%75,000
2012 Sentra6838%71,000
2011 Sentra1813%91,458
2010 Sentra1813%80,000
2009 Sentra35%90,000
2008 Sentra2012%70,000
2007 Sentra1711%70,000
2006 Sentra87%140,500
2005 Sentra106%63,141
2004 Sentra74%37,000
2003 Sentra95%70,378
2002 Sentra207%28,000
2001 Sentra94%67,847
2000 Sentra85%44,180
1999 Sentra47%72,900
1997 Sentra11%—
1996 Sentra118%—
1995 Sentra43%—

When owners reported it

Peak: 2023, with 14 complaints
2019: 3201932020: 1202012021: 7202172022: 102022102023: 142023142024: 9202492025: 7202572026: 320263

n = 54 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists power train for the 2019 Nissan Sentra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Transmission Failure of drive train Acknowledged by Dealer Inspection by Dealer No warning signs prior to failure

Received May 20, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11738925

I am filing this complaint against Nissan North America due to a recurring transmission failure in my 2019 Nissan Sentra VIN#: [XXX] . Timeline of Events: Initial Purchase: November 2022 (61,000 miles). First Failure: September 2023 (~75,000 miles). Nissan replaced the transmission under the…

Received May 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11735359

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission had previously…

Received Mar 31, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11728278
Nissan Sentra
Front view of a 2026 Nissan Sentra SR sedan. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2019 Nissan Sentras have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about power train for the 2019 Nissan Sentra (24% of the 222 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Nissan Sentra power train?

No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 62,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

Other 2019 Nissan Sentra problems

See all 2019 Nissan Sentra problems or power train problems across all Sentra years.