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2018 Nissan Sentra Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Nissan Sentra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 183 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Sentra has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan Sentra:

Power train44 complaints
Electrical system31 complaints
Unknown or other27 complaints
Service brakes14 complaints
Forward collision avoidance12 complaints
Exterior lighting11 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"On 12/16/19 i reported an issue with the automatic brake system warning it's unavailable. i've had the vehicle in 3 times to fix the issue at metro nissan in montclair california. they can't fix the problem and know about it from other vehicles. they have now chosen to blame m…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/28/2019
"The front radar is not working. we get an error saying 'the front radar is unavailable obstruction'. i've checked what i think it the radar module and it's not obstructed. i've also seen a ton of similar complaints about this issue."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/21/2019
"My gas gauge said 60 miles until fill up, i ran out of gas with no warning, no check engine light and no gas light, in the middle of the street. i was not able to wheel it to the side as i was going uphill at the time and the steering went out. traffic had to avoid hitting me …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/19/2023

NHTSA recall campaigns (2)

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
12/09/2019 · 19V654000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles,…
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
03/03/2021 · 21V135000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Sentra been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Sentra has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Sentra?

Based on 183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2018 Nissan Sentra are power train, electrical system, unknown or other.

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Sentra have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2018 Nissan Sentra a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Sentra has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2018 Nissan Sentra.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.