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.
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.
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.