Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Nissan Sentra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the transmission would slip or jerk intermittently while driving at various speeds. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged before accelerating or occasionally failed to accelerate as intended, causing the contact to restart the vehicle to accelerate as desired. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The dealer had not repaired the vehicle; but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to inquire about a possible recall. The contact spoke with a second dealer, Hudson Nissan of Charleston (1714 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407) and it was confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. …
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not fully accelerate as desired. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact activated the hazard lights and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact waited a few minutes and restarted the vehicle and was able to continue to drive to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a major transmission failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was agreed that the transmission was faulty. The contact was informed that the mechanic could not repair the vehicle because they could not find the coding for the repair in their system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission jerked intermittently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer; Greenville Mitsubishi (325 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607) to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the third and fourth gear in the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that mileage on the vehicle had exceeded the transmission warranty. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the vehicle remained at the residence undrivable and unrepaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact's wife owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would experience a delayed upshift upon the depression of the accelerator without warning. Additionally, the contact stated that the stop lamps would fail to illuminate upon depression of the brake pedal without warning. The contact then received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting). The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to shift from park(P) to drive(D) or park(P) to reverse(R). The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to forcefully shift into a different gear. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the safety shift lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle revved but failed to respond. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to respond in reverse(R) or drive(D). The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,241.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission had previously been replaced twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the transmission needed to be replaced for the third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted, and the vehicle stalled. The message to see "Owner's Manual" was displayed. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,145.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk and hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on multiple occasions to have the transmission serviced; however, the failure would return soon after each repair. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle turned off and restarted independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle then started to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the transmission had failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 79,700.
Transmission complaints in other Sentra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA has 54 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2019 Nissan Sentra, 24% of the model year's 223 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Nissan Sentra transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2019 Nissan Sentra, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2019 Nissan Sentra transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles, and 21% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 3 injuries to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.