2018 Nissan Sentra brakes problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Feb 5, 2026CABrakes

   My brake lights suddenly wouldn’t turn on and my car wouldn’t start. We replaced the brake light switch and it worked for a short while, but it stopped working the same day almost causing several collisions as brake lights won’t turn on. There was a recall on this issue with this year and model, but my VIN number was not included regardless of the symptoms all being there. We had a master mechanic look and diagnose it as a brake light switch issue. The vehicle has been…

   NHTSA complaint #11716070 · source
2. Filed Aug 10, 2024FLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11607682 · source
3. Filed Aug 7, 2024MIBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11607148 · source
4. Filed Feb 1, 202248,000 miLACrash1 injuredAirbagsBrakes

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11449812 · source
5. Filed Jan 26, 2022NHBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11448944 · source
6. Filed Jan 13, 2022NCBrakesElectrical SystemLighting

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11447374 · source
7. Filed Sep 20, 2021LABrakesOther / Unknown

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11433689 · source
8. Filed Jun 28, 202166,000 miCATowedBrakesEngine

   The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The vehicle stopped after the brake pedal was depressed, and the emergency brakes was engaged. The vehicle eventually stopped. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed that the brakes needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11422672 · source
9. Filed Jun 21, 202119,127 miCAFireBrakesEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11421729 · source
10. Filed May 28, 2021NVBrakesOther / Unknown

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11418846 · source
11. Filed Apr 17, 202140,000 miCACrashTowedBrakesLightingAcceleration & Cruise Control

    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

    NHTSA complaint #11408582 · source
12. Filed Mar 14, 2021PABrakes

    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?

    NHTSA complaint #11402939 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology