2018 Nissan Sentra electrical system problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Feb 14, 2025MODriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Unknown, ICC module is out on Sentra is known issue from Nissan, needs to be recalled as it can cause some cars to brake on there own from what I’ve seen online. Nissan wants over 2000 to make repair on a part they know from the factory is likely to fail

   NHTSA complaint #11642737 · 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 Jun 5, 202451,000 miFLElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately, and the contact had to depress the brake pedal several times before the vehicle would start. The contact stated that the start time varied. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11592548 · source
4. Filed Jan 24, 2024VAElectrical SystemLightingOther / Unknown

   After getting my left headlight assembly replaced the high beam went out. Shortly after my horn was no longer working. Other problems I noticed before these issues that seemed electrical but didn’t necessarily catch my attention: oil light doesn’t come on, seatbelt reminder doesn’t make noise, lights inside the car short at times unless turned on a specific way(including screens and overhead lights.)

   NHTSA complaint #11567592 · source
5. Filed Jan 17, 202450,800 miMEElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 - 45 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle revved roughly before accelerating forward. The contact stated that while driving for approximately 20 minutes at 20-25 MPH accelerating uphill, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving after approximately 5 minutes. The battery failure warning light illuminated, along with the…

   NHTSA complaint #11565934 · source
6. Filed Dec 19, 2023FLElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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 as I was completely locked up. There is nothing previously wrong with the car.

   NHTSA complaint #11560955 · source
7. Filed Sep 1, 2023NJElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   When I use my air conditioning my car over heats and blows hot air out ,the gas gauge says I have gas and then ran out of gas 3 times when it said I had 120 miles left the rpm’s go crazy feels like it’s skipping gears I’ve had nothing but problems since I got the car and I got it to feel safe and I do not at all

   NHTSA complaint #11542185 · source
8. Filed Dec 6, 2022105,816 miNJElectrical SystemLighting

   The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) remained illuminated after the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where an unknown repair was completed but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the…

   NHTSA complaint #11496223 · source
9. Filed Apr 19, 2022NYDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   Trouble starting car as if there were no gas in engine. Radar warning coming on with no obstruction and, trunk poping open at the same time.

   NHTSA complaint #11461265 · source
10. Filed Feb 23, 2022180,000 miNMElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lightning). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown malfunction warning message was displayed and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…

    NHTSA complaint #11453603 · source
11. 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
12. Filed Mar 6, 20216,000 miORDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    I bought this from a nissan dealer november 2018. A month after purchase a warning appeared on the dash stating "unavailable front radar obstruction" followed by the deactivated radar symbol that remains on the dash. I called the dealer to see if any recalls we're out for the collision warning sensor. They said no. I know that the nissan muranos have also had issues with this sensor. It started going off about once a day, now it deactivates nearly six or more times a day and…

    NHTSA complaint #11399452 · 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