2019 Nissan Sentra service brakes problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2019 Nissan Sentra — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing to formally report a safety-related defect in my 2019 Nissan Sentra and to request reimbursement for repair costs associated with this issue. My vehicle experienced a failure of the brake light switch, which prevented the car from starting and disabled the brake lights—posing a serious…”
filed Sep 20, 2025
“I purchased a 2019 Nissan Sentra SR (VIN: [XXX] ) as a certified pre-owned vehicle from Star Nissan in Bayside, NY on [XXX]. Since the day of purchase, I have experienced repeated failures when trying to start the vehicle using the push-button ignition. Specifically, when pressing the brake pedal…”
filed Jun 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Sentra | 4 | 13% |
| 2022 Sentra | 4 | 5% |
| 2021 Sentra | 23 | 18% |
| 2020 Sentra | 25 | 12% |
| 2018 Sentra | 38 | 21% |
| 2017 Sentra | 21 | 9% |
| 2016 Sentra | 18 | 7% |
| 2015 Sentra | 17 | 5% |
| 2014 Sentra | 33 | 9% |
| 2013 Sentra | 95 | 15% |
| 2012 Sentra | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Nissan Sentra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.