NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo is a sport-trimmed compact sedan positioned at the performance-minded end of Nissan's entry-level lineup. With its tuned suspension, aggressive styling, and turbocharged powertrain, it targets younger drivers and enthusiasts who want a spirited commuter without stepping up to a full sports car. It shares its platform with the standard Sentra but dresses it up considerably.
The 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 75 out of 100, an average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
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Reviewers generally regard the Sentra Nismo as a modestly engaging entry-level sport sedan that delivers more personality than the standard Sentra without dramatically raising the performance bar. Most acknowledge it as a niche choice within a competitive compact segment, noting that its sport pretensions are accessible rather than truly aggressive, and that it appeals primarily to buyers prioritizing style and feel over outright capability.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13423
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
202 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.