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Nissan Sentra
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Nissan Sentra 2017–2019

See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.

Seventh generation (B17)2017–2019Evidence: Medium confidence

Problems and recalls for 2017–2019

We checked 3 model years, 2017–2019, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.

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Years we reviewed

Pick your model year to see its reported problems, recalls, and checks.

Problems to check

These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.

Exterior Lighting recall

Nissan North America, Inc.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Airbags owner reports

5 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.

Evidence: Medium confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Power Train owner reports

6 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention power train.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Steering owner reports

3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention steering.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Airbags recall

Nissan North America, Inc.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Back Over Prevention recall

Nissan North America, Inc.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Electrical System recall

Nissan North America, Inc.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Manufacturer warranty extension

CVT Warranty Extension In an effort to assure customer satisfaction, demonstrate our confidence in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and to address customer concerns including those expressed by customers in the class actions, Nissan will extend the warranty coverage on

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.

9 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.

Sources and limits

We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 5 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.

Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.

Every model year

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