2019 Nissan Sentra Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 220 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Nissan Sentra overview page.
What owners report
“Unbeknownst to me, the stop lamp switch recall also effects the vehicle starting. I learned that they were related after I reached out to Nissan…”NHTSA complaint 11451986 — filed 02/14/2022
“at a speed of 70 mph in the outside temperature of 85 degrees or more the transmission seems to be cutting out not allowing me…”NHTSA complaint 11451744 — filed 02/13/2022
“I bought my Nissan Sentra in February of 2019 and its now january 15 2022 with 98,000 miles and the transmission is done, i have…”NHTSA complaint 11447594 — filed 01/15/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Nissan Sentra: 52 of 220 complaints on file (23.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have in total?
220 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
