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2018 Nissan Sentra Common Problems & Recalls
Shopping for a 2018 Nissan Sentra or already own one? Here are the problems owners most often report to NHTSA, any open recalls, and what tends to go wrong — so you know what to watch for. Got a specific symptom? Run a free diagnosis →
Most reported problems
Based on 183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan Sentra.
- Power Train45 reports
- Service Brakes40 reports
- Unknown Or Other38 reports
- Electrical System32 reports
- Forward Collision Avoidance24 reports
Recalls
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V654000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH21V135000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
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Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint volume reflects how often owners report an issue, not a guarantee your vehicle has it. Always confirm with a licensed mechanic.