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2019 Nissan Sentra Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 223 total for the year
Median mileage
60,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Nissan Sentra, 2% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,400 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The driver side door lock is malfunctioning. Not unlocking or locking consistently from either the keyfob (Changed battery) or when in car. It is a safety issue that I can not lock doors with door lock when in car. Initially driver door effected and now both driver and passenger doors are effected. I am having difficult time getting it fixed. The mechanic is having difficulty fixing the safety problem. He believes its a nissan defect”

NHTSA complaint #11698979, filed 2025-11

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired after an accident at the dealer, the mechanic stated that the front impact bar was missing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 62,800.”

NHTSA complaint #11536481, filed 2023-08, 62,800 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that she observed that the front overhead console had detach from the roof and was hanging by the wires. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the upper center console needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 58,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11532986, filed 2023-07, 58,000 miles

“2019 Nissan Sentra sr. Consumer writes in regards to damaged hood on vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was a design error that causes the paint to chip when the wiper blades were lifted.”

NHTSA complaint #11220116, filed 2019-06

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202526%
2024410%
202211%
202132%
202042%
201952%
201832%
201794%
2016104%
2015144%
201451%
201351%
2012179%
201175%
201021%
2009611%
200832%
200753%
200643%
200532%
200442%
200374%
2002103%
200173%
200021%
199923%
199835%
199733%
199643%
199522%
199422%
199335%
199212%
199135%
199013%
198937%
198738%
1986117%

Other parts of the 2019 Nissan Sentra

Electrical system
65 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
54 complaints
Other or unknown
47 complaints
Brakes
38 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
35 complaints
Exterior lighting
28 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Nissan Sentra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology