2019 Nissan Sentra brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 20, 2025MOBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   I am writing to formally report a safety-related defect in my 2019 Nissan Sentra and to request reimbursement for repair costs associated with this issue. My vehicle experienced a failure of the brake light switch, which prevented the car from starting and disabled the brake lights—posing a serious safety hazard. Although I have been informed that my vehicle is not currently included in Recall Campaign PM971, the symptoms and defective part match the recall description…

   NHTSA complaint #11688621 · source
2. Filed Jun 23, 2025NYBrakesElectrical System

   I purchased a 2019 Nissan Sentra SR (VIN: [XXX] ) as a certified pre-owned vehicle from Star Nissan in Bayside, NY on [XXX]. Since the day of purchase, I have experienced repeated failures when trying to start the vehicle using the push-button ignition. Specifically, when pressing the brake pedal to start the car, nothing happens — the brake does not register, and the engine will not start. This issue directly matches the symptoms outlined in NHTSA Recall 21V135 (Nissan…

   NHTSA complaint #11668768 · source
3. Filed Sep 2, 2024MABrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   The car will not register the brake activation to be able to start the vehicle. Hence, we have a broken car that now doesn’t work

   NHTSA complaint #11612069 · source
4. Filed Jul 24, 2024NVBrakes

   Having issues with my brake switch. I’ll press on the brakes but it won’t appear as if i’m pressing it which makes it hard for me to start my car. I have to wiggle the brake and press it numerous times for the brake lights to engage.

   NHTSA complaint #11604180 · source
5. Filed Jun 18, 2024CTBrakes

   On 05/03/24; my CVT failed in my 2019 Nissan Sentra. From 05/03-06/07 Manchester City Nissan had my vehicle. As there were issues fixing my CVT that was blamed on paperwork. Upon picking up my vehicle I noticed there was a brake issue. As the brakes don't push back when needing to use them. No lights on. Replaced tires, brakes and rotors. Still an issue. Shop believes it is my ABS that is faulty/failed. If I encounter the need to brake quickly; this can result in a serious…

   NHTSA complaint #11595115 · source
6. Filed Apr 12, 2024TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   I am having really bad transmission issues. my car screen for GPS, Bluetooth doesnt even work... or wont even play my bluetooth music half the time... my sunroof, will not go down anymore. this is a 2019 Nissian Sentra i just GOT 5 months ago..

   NHTSA complaint #11582556 · source
7. Filed Apr 7, 2024NYBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I keep having issues with AEB system. The emergency braking system that is supposed to sense cars in front of you and brake for you if you don’t brake yourself. I was doing about 70 mph no one else on road sunny day and my car starts beeping loudly and my brakes lock up for no reason. 3 times just today this happened. Oh and you can’t turn the system off so I just keep praying it doesn’t kill me one of these days on the interstate. Can’t believe this isn’t a recall probably…

   NHTSA complaint #11581606 · source
8. Filed Feb 23, 2024NVBrakesElectrical SystemSuspension

   Left front vibrations and steering issues. Also start button won't engage even after repair. Trouble stating car and interferes with remote starting.

   NHTSA complaint #11573706 · source
9. Filed Oct 31, 2023AZBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   My vehicle is unsafe to drive as now its alerting me of Malfunction EBS. The alert is a constant beep and the EBS will start to activate when no vehicles are present to avoid a collision.

   NHTSA complaint #11552948 · source
10. Filed Oct 20, 2023VACrashTowedAirbagsBrakes

    Brake felt like it was sticking. Dealership looked at it and changed rubber piece. 10/16/2023 accident occurred. Air bags did not deplore. Car was totalled.

    NHTSA complaint #11551116 · source
11. Filed Sep 27, 2023MABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

    This warning light has been present since I test drove this car in March 2023. The dealership stated if I purchased the vehicle they would fix the issue before I took delivery after purchasing the vehicle in March 2023 the warring light came on several times within hours of picking up the vehicle. I took the vehicle back to the dealer at least twice within a week or so to have them fix the issue, finally the service department at McGee took the car to Mastria Nissan. Mastria…

    NHTSA complaint #11546933 · source
12. Filed Sep 4, 2023NCBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    i have reported this before with no resolution. the vehicle that financed (2019 Nissan Sentra SV) ALWAYS slows down during acceleration causing the car to jerk myself and passenger(s) forward and the car to make grinding sounds and would only allow continued driving after the car decelerated when there was NO vehicle in the front vicinity of the car. The transmission is at present in need of replacement and the Nissan manufacturer is saying I am responsible for fixing it…

    NHTSA complaint #11542454 · 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