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2018 Nissan Sentra Nismo electrical system problems

32 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Sentra Nismo cite electrical system, 19% of all 172 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
32
19% of all complaints
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the electrical system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“Unknown, ICC module is out on Sentra is known issue from Nissan, needs to be recalled as it can cause some cars to brake on there own from what I’ve seen online. Nissan wants over 2000 to make repair on a part they know from the factory is likely to fail”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 14, 2025Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11642737
“Car won't start, stranded in parking lots, on road. Have seen hundreds of complaints about the same thing ,saying it's either a brake switch or ignition switch.Very scary to be stranded somewhere.Nissan is aware and said it's common problem? Hard to believe Nissan or the nhtsa does not believe this to be a safety issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 10, 2024Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11607682
“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately, and the contact had to depress the brake pedal several times before the vehicle would start. The contact stated that the start time varied. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 5, 2024Electrical systemODI 11592548
“After getting my left headlight assembly replaced the high beam went out. Shortly after my horn was no longer working. Other problems I noticed before these issues that seemed electrical but didn’t necessarily catch my attention: oil light doesn’t come on, seatbelt reminder doesn’t make noise, lights inside the car short at times unless turned on a specific way(including screens and overhead lights.)”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 24, 2024Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Unknown or otherODI 11567592
“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 - 45 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle revved roughly before accelerating forward. The contact stated that while driving for approximately 20 minutes at 20-25 MPH accelerating uphill, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving after approximately 5 minutes. The battery failure warning light illuminated, along with the check engine and oil failure warning lights. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where they had not diagnosed the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,800.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 17, 2024Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11565934
“My gas gauge said 60 miles until fill up, I ran out of gas with no warning, no check engine light and no gas light, in the middle of the street. I was not able to wheel it to the side as I was going uphill at the time and the steering went out. Traffic had to avoid hitting me as I was completely locked up. There is nothing previously wrong with the car.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 19, 2023Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11560955

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

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