YearToAvoid

2019 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 42 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Nissan Sentra, 19% of the year's 222 total complaints, with 6 crashes and 6 injuries reported. No related recall covers this problem area. Median mileage at failure was 10,570 miles.

Brakes complaints
42
19% of 222
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
10,570 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Front radar sensor faults and displays a 'front radar unavailable due to obstruction' warning, disabling the automatic emergency braking system.
  • Automatic emergency braking activates unexpectedly at highway speed with no obstacle present, causing sudden hard braking and loss of vehicle control.
  • Emergency braking system fails to engage or engages too late during a real hazard, contributing to front or rear-end collisions.
  • Rear of the vehicle sways or shudders at highway speed while a system malfunction warning indicator illuminates.
  • Cruise control and radar-based safety features drop out intermittently, requiring the car to be restarted to restore function.

When 2019 Nissan Sentra brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 12, 2018, latest Sep 20, 2025.

2019 Nissan Sentra brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2018Nov 2019Nov 2020May 2021Feb 2022Mar 2023Feb 2024Sep 2024
42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Sep 2025; peak Oct 2019 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Nissan Sentra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sentra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200515 (9%)
  2. 20066 (5%)
  3. 200721 (14%)
  4. 200824 (14%)
  5. 200910 (18%)
  6. 20109 (6%)
  7. 201128 (20%)
  8. 201211 (6%)
  9. 2013110 (17%)
  10. 201448 (13%)
  11. 201522 (6%)
  12. 201630 (11%)
  13. 201727 (12%)
  14. 201843 (23%)
  15. 201942 (19%)
  16. 202025 (12%)
  17. 202124 (18%)
  18. 20224 (5%)
  19. 20232 (10%)
  20. 20246 (15%)
  21. 20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA lists 42 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Sentra, which is 19% of the 222 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Nissan Sentra brakes?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this brake problem area for the 2019 Sentra.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2019 Sentra?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 10,570 miles.
Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA records 6 crashes and 6 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2019 Sentra.
How does the 2019 Sentra compare to other Sentra years for brake complaints?
The 2019 Sentra's 19% share of brake complaints is higher than most other years, though the 2018 Sentra was slightly higher at 23%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.