Nissan Sentra Brakes problems
92 of the 904 complaints about the Nissan Sentra (10.2%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #5 problem area. That share is 1.7× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2018 model (24, 13% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (1). 6 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “brake”, “radar”, “front”, “aeb” and “sensor”. 16 of these reports (16.3%) describe a crash or fire, with 10 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 6 · Previous 12 months: 8
Common terms in reports
- brake35
- radar13
- front35
- aeb11
- sensor19
- emergency19
What owners report
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the emergency brake warning light had illuminated.
Brake felt like it was sticking. Dealership looked at it and changed rubber piece. 10/16/2023 accident occurred. Air bags did not deplore. Car was totalled.
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the parking braking independently activated. The failure occurred a second time, and the parking brake unintendedly activated.
My brake lights suddenly wouldn’t turn on and my car wouldn’t start. We replaced the brake light switch and it worked for a short while, but it stopped working the same day almost causing several collisions as brake lights won’t turn on.
AEB system is initiating emergency braking at random times. Both on surface street, and the freeway on ramp. With and without weather, and without any obstacles or cars in the way.
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the contact's foot slid off onto the accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Nissan Sentra
- Electrical210
- Steering126
- Transmission / powertrain110
- Interior & equipment94
- Brakes92
- Driver-assist systems78
- Engine75
Nissan Sentra problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Frequently asked questions
How common are Brakes problems on the Nissan Sentra?
92 of the 904 complaints about the Nissan Sentra (10.2%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #5 problem area. That share is 1.7× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Nissan Sentra model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2018 model (24, 13% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (1).
Is there a recall for Nissan Sentra Brakes problems?
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.