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Buying a used 2018 Nissan Sentra? Check these 2 recalls first
Recall exposure is light: just two, both medium severity — a backup camera image that can stay off and brake lights that may fail to light. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. The complaint file is the bigger story: 185 unverified owner reports led by power train (46), service brakes (40), and electrical system (32), with 17 crashes, 3 fires and 11 injuries logged. Power train and braking behavior are the themes those categories point toward.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Have someone confirm both brake lights illuminate, and ask if the brake light recall was performed
- Test drive for transmission hesitation, shudder or slipping given the power train complaint volume
- Ask for brake service history and check the backup camera powers up every time
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Nissan dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Nissan Sentra
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan and Infiniti backup camera image can stay off | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Nissan Sentra Brake Lights May Fail to Light | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
185 complaints filed for this model year, including 17 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 11 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 46 | None found |
| Brakes | 40 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 32 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 24 | None found |
| Engine | 22 | None found |
| Speed Control | 19 | None found |