2019 Hyundai Elantra vs 2019 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 2019 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 250 | 222 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 124 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–35 | 29–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,000 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 132 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 64 |
| Exterior Lighting | 65 | 28 |
| Power Train | 11 | 54 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 49 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 5 |
| Oil consumption | 20 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
2019 Hyundai Elantra
2019 Nissan Sentra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.