2018 Nissan Sentra Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 185 owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Sentra. The EPA rates it 27 to 32 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 185
- Crashes / fires reported
- 17 / 3
- EPA combined
- 27–32 MPG
2018 Nissan Sentra recalls
Exterior LightingMar 3, 2021 · NHTSA 21V135000+
Risk: The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
Back Over PreventionSep 12, 2019 · NHTSA 19V654000+
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2018 Nissan Sentra problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Power Train46
- Service Brakes40
- Unknown or Other38
- Electrical System32
- Forward Collision Avoidance24
- Engine22
- Vehicle Speed Control19
- Exterior Lighting15
2018 Nissan Sentra gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,000 |
| Sentra | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,150 |
| Sentra | 1.6 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,750 |
| Sentra | 1.6 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,850 |
| Sentra Nismo | 1.6 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,950 |
| Sentra Nismo | 1.6 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,950 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2018 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Nissan Sentra, most recently for the exterior lighting (Mar 3, 2021). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 Nissan Sentra problems?
Owners filed 185 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are power train (46), service brakes (40), unknown or other (38).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Sentra get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Sentra at 27 to 32 MPG combined (best version: 29 city / 37 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.