Nissan Sentra Nismo: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
Nissan Sentra Nismo: 3 model years scored from 374 NHTSA owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns. Worst year 2019, best year 2018.
Year-by-year data table
Best year in our data: 2018 (score 88). Worst: 2019 (score 80, BUY).
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 80 | BUY | $4,768 | 202 | 0 |
| 2018 | 88 | BUY | $4,768 | 172 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | DATA PENDING | $4,500 | 0 | 0 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
Sentra Nismo sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Nissan Sentra Nismo
Across every Sentra Nismo model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Power Train91 complaints across all Sentra Nismo years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
- Electrical System89 complaints across all Sentra Nismo years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
- Service Brakes75 complaints across all Sentra Nismo years · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles$580–$1,140
- Unknown Or Other73 complaints across all Sentra Nismo years · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair$360–$940
- Forward Collision Avoidance55 complaints across all Sentra Nismo years · typical job: Radar or camera module replacement and calibration$780–$2,160
- Exterior Lighting26 complaints across all Sentra Nismo years · typical job: Headlamp assembly or lighting-module replacement$360–$1,380
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the best year for the Nissan Sentra Nismo?
On our data the 2018 Nissan Sentra Nismo scores 88/100 — the highest of the 3 model years we hold, with 172 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record.
Which Nissan Sentra Nismo years should I avoid?
The 2019 is the weakest year we score, at 80/100 (BUY), on 202 complaints and 0 recalls. Check the year-by-year table above before committing to any particular car.
What is the most common Nissan Sentra Nismo problem?
91 of the complaints filed against the Sentra Nismo across all its model years sit in the Power Train group — more than any other component.
Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04