KnownCarProblems2018 Nissan Sentra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Sentra, most often about the transmission (25% of complaints, typically around 75,500 miles). It is 11th of 27 Sentra model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2018 Nissan Sentra problems
Transmission
46 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while parked, the gear shifter failed to shift into drive or any other gears. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started making an abnormal sound and started to decelerate independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to continue driving to his residence at a slow speed. The…
Brakes
40 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles. Parts named most often: brake fluid low warning.
As I was driving down a street preparing to get on the freeway the malfunction and collision sign popped up in the dash board..after so long a continuous ding sound can be heard. Pulled over turned the car off car wouldn't start. Had to tap the brakes several times before the car would even start..only have 30,000…
My car is still under warranty and I have had to take in in to the dealership 3 times because the aeb sensor light comes on. They have replaced it all three times and I bring it home and once I start driving on the freeway, the sensor comes on again. As I'm driving, the vehicle slows down even though I'm pressing on…
Other or unspecified
38 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles.
Collision avoidance failed and accerator appeared to stick resulting in accident.in motion approaching lovers lane on noble avenue when driver passed out resulting in multiple rearend stationary object and side collision.
I was in the parking lot stationary, attempting to leave the store, and my vehicle would not start due to the brake sensor malfunctioning. I drive a 2018 Nissan Sentra and it is push start. At the time it was mid day and the weather was about 102. My eight month and a half pregnant girlfriend had to wait in the…
Electrical
32 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles.
Keyless ignition not starting after key fob battery has been changed and car battery changed, appeared to be okay then problem returned within a few days. Keyless ignition again not starting. The vehicle is currently stationary in my driveway.
I was driving my vehicle about 30 MPH, before I even approached another vehicle my sensors began beeping quicker as if I were about to hit another car. No vehicle near me close enough for sensor to begin alerting me. As I tried to slow down , they began beeping very fast and I was unable to stop, I went around a car…
Driver assistance
24 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, sensing system.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH in the rain, the vehicle in front of him splashed water, and the forward collision sensors activated the automatic emergency braking (aeb) system, and the vehicle inadvertently stalled while hydroplaning. There were no…
Every night I drive home from my night job the warning light and message come on that there's an obstruction on my front sensor. The CVT is trash, my RPM keeps going up and down when I drive on slight incline and I loose speed. Once, on the freeway I lost over 25 MPH where the fastest I could go was 40mph. It was…
Engine
22 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle caught fire. The contact stated she may have seen smoke from under the hood near the windshield wiper. The contact stated she kept driving until she saw flames and all the warning lights illuminating as well as…
After 37,122 miles the transmission on my 2018 Nissan Sentra went bad on me. I took it to the dealership and they informed me that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The dealership also said the fuel pump and cluster needed to be replaced. I read that there have been other complaints made about the…
Speed control
19 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
Vehicle's automatic emergency braking (aeb) system malfunctions and applies vehicle brakes in random instances. This poses a safety hazard as the vehicle could brake suddenly when in traffic and cause a crash.
2018 Nissan Sentra safety system malfunction. Automatic emergency braking system not working with error displayed 'front radar unavailable due to obstruction.'. Also, cruise control would become inoperable when error code apeared on instrument screen. Vehicle rented from dollar rent a car location honolulu, hi…
Lights
15 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for service, the mechanic diagnosed a failure with the brake light switch. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21v135000…
The contact owned a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the exterior brake lights were inoperable which caused another vehicle to rear-end her vehicle. The contact's vehicle then crashed into another vehicle in front of hers. The air bags deployed upon impact. The contact suffered a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Nissan Sentra recalls
Lights: switch
Risk: The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Nissan Sentra
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Sentra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (46 complaints, typically around 75,500 miles); brakes (40 complaints, typically around 30,500 miles); other or unspecified (38 complaints, typically around 23,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Sentra have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 3, 2021 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Nissan Sentra?
- It is 11th of 27 Sentra model years by number of complaints, with 185 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.