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2018 Nissan Sentra

2018 Nissan Sentra: transmission and brakes lead owner complaints

Across 183 owner complaints to NHTSA, power train issues lead at 45 reports (25%) — owners describe the car losing the ability to move forward and needing transmission work. Service brakes follow at 40 reports (22%) and carry the most safety incidents: 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Engine reports (12%) include 2 fires.

Most reported areas

Power Train0 25%
Most-reported area: 45 complaints (25%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Owners describe the car losing forward drive and needing transmission repairs.
Service Brakes safety 22%
Second most-reported: 40 complaints (22%), and the most safety-relevant category here with 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Owners report stalling and shaking at highway speed along with braking-system warnings.
Electrical System safety 17%
32 complaints (17%), including 1 crash. Owners report electrical and wiring problems, in one case after water contact, with the car later failing to move.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 13%
24 complaints (13%), with 2 crashes and 1 injury. Owners report the front collision sensor triggering at random and sometimes needing replacement.
Engine safety 12%
22 complaints (12%), including 2 fires and 1 injury. Owners report smoke from under the hood and the vehicle catching fire while driving.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 183 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.