2018 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 184 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Nissan Sentra overview page.
What owners report
“I have a cvt transmission and sometimes itâs hard for me to even start to move my vehicle because of this sputtering. Iâve seen so…”NHTSA complaint 11437135 — filed 10/18/2021
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11422672 — filed 06/28/2021
“AFTER 37,122 MILES THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2018 NISSAN SENTRA WENT BAD ON ME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT…”NHTSA complaint 11363959 — filed 10/12/2020
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Nissan Sentra have engine problems?
Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Nissan Sentra: 22 of 184 complaints on file (12%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Nissan Sentra have in total?
184 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
