2019 Nissan Sentra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 24%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Nissan Sentra, 24% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since I purchase the vechile I have had it back at the dealer to several times. It jerks when I accelerate, then it will surge and the RPM go high while im driving and rapidly jerks. Hesitate all the time.this happens anytime I am in motion driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11350191, filed 2020-08, 38,000 miles“Driving on freeway less than 35 MPH, car made loud noise for 1-2 minutes at same time I felt under floor board something pulling. I tried to slow down, brakes didn't work. I rear ended a car. The car gear shift popped into reverse; I pressed harder on brakes & they finally worked. I noticed a big light on the dashboard saying 'malfunction, check owners manual' there was a gray symbol near these words. Inside the speedometer circle that same symbol appeared in bright yellow. …”
NHTSA complaint #11281415, filed 2019-11, 1,862 miles“I was trying to merge into the highway traffice and I pressed on the gas pedal to pick up speed, but the car just puttered along with the RPM at around 3000 - 6000 and I almost got rear-ended by a van who got really close to the rear-end of my car. The gentleman in the van was clearly upset and I know it was my fault because my car did not want to pick up speed. I have owned about 80 cars in my life and I have never had this problem; I know how to merge into traffic very well, I have been driving for 40 years without any accidents or tickets. …”
NHTSA complaint #11228765, filed 2019-07, 300 miles“I was coasting towards the traffic light wanting to make a left hand turn when the light turned yellow and I was already past the point where I could back up. I had to hit the gas pedal to make the turn in a quick fashion and beat the oncoming traffic. The car just puttered along and I almost got hit by the oncoming traffic. It seems like the CVT transmission gets disengaged when the car is coasting at low speeds (5-10 MPH) and there is a loss of power to the wheels when I hit the gas pedal again. Rpm is 3000 and the car still doesn't move quickly enough to get out of that dangerous situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11228763, filed 2019-07, 200 miles“While driving and slightly moving right or left there was a clicking noise and the car kicks back. Then as the wheels are turned left or right it felt as if you lose control of turn. You have to really keep extra control of the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11406981, filed 2021-04, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 9 | 22% |
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 6 | 7% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 10 | 5% |
| 2019 | 54 | 24% |
| 2018 | 46 | 25% |
| 2017 | 76 | 33% |
| 2016 | 127 | 47% |
| 2015 | 173 | 49% |
| 2014 | 182 | 48% |
| 2013 | 311 | 49% |
| 2012 | 68 | 38% |
| 2011 | 18 | 13% |
| 2010 | 18 | 13% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 20 | 12% |
| 2007 | 17 | 11% |
| 2006 | 8 | 7% |
| 2005 | 10 | 6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 | 20 | 7% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 12 | 21% |
| 1992 | 11 | 18% |
| 1991 | 8 | 13% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 6 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2019 Nissan Sentra
65 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsForward collision avoidance
35 complaintsExterior lighting
28 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSeat 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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