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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
202Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE NISSAN SENTRA NISMO

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.

VERDICT

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.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

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

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 11.8%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13423

Index breakdown

Crash protection56/70
Avoidance tech4.5/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

202 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

16reported crash
1reported fire
18reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 57Power Train 49Unknown Or Other 39Service Brakes 36Forward Collision Avoidance 31Exterior Lighting 26

Rivals in Sedan (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13423), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Nissan Sentra Nismo 2019. Class rank 103 of 119 in Sedan 2019. Methodology · Disclosure