2019 Nissan Sentra vs 2019 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Nissan Sentra | 2019 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 221 | 200 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 204 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–32 | 30–32 |
| Median reported mileage | 38,000 mi | 13,198 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 54 | 52 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 15 |
| Engine | 20 | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 31 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 35 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 31 |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2019 Nissan Sentra
2019 Toyota Corolla
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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.