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2019 Nissan Sentra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The 2019 Nissan Sentra has 54 transmission and powertrain complaints, 24% of its 222 total complaints for the year. NHTSA lists a median failure mileage of 62,000 miles, with 1 crash and 3 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
54
24% of 222
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
62,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the CVT hesitating or failing to respond when the accelerator is pressed, sometimes followed by sudden loss of power while driving.
  • Several describe the car jerking, slipping, or grinding during acceleration, with the transmission needing repeated dealer visits that did not fix the problem.
  • Some report the transmission cutting in and out at highway speeds, forcing them to slow down or pull over until it stabilizes.
  • A few owners state the CVT eventually failed to move the car at all, leaving it stuck in reverse only or completely unresponsive in drive.
  • Owners note delayed upshifts and stalling at start-up from a stop, creating a risk of being rear-ended at intersections.

When 2019 Nissan Sentra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 1, 2019, latest May 20, 2026.

2019 Nissan Sentra transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2019Jun 2021Mar 2022Jun 2023Dec 2023Jul 2024Jan 2025Nov 2025
54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2019 to May 2026; peak Feb 2022 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Nissan Sentra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sentra model year

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

  1. 201018 (13%)
  2. 201118 (13%)
  3. 201268 (38%)
  4. 2013311 (49%)
  5. 2014182 (48%)
  6. 2015172 (49%)
  7. 2016127 (47%)
  8. 201776 (33%)
  9. 201846 (25%)
  10. 201954 (24%)
  11. 20209 (4%)
  12. 20214 (3%)
  13. 20226 (7%)
  14. 20232 (10%)
  15. 20249 (23%)
  16. 20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA lists 54 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2019 Sentra, which is 24% of its 222 total complaints for the model year.
At what mileage do 2019 Nissan Sentra transmission problems usually start?
NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 62,000 miles for transmission and powertrain complaints on this model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission and powertrain problem area on the 2019 Sentra.
Are 2019 Nissan Sentra transmission problems dangerous?
NHTSA records 1 crash and 3 injuries tied to this problem area for the 2019 Sentra, with owners describing sudden power loss and stalling in traffic.

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.