Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 30 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 30 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2019 Nissan Sentra

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Sentra has more complaint activity and Sentra has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Nissan Sentra 2018 Nissan Sentra Difference
Total recalls 2 2 Similar
Total complaints 219 183 Sentra has 36 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 16 / 1 / 12 / 0 17 / 3 / 10 / 1 Sentra has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 124 145 Sentra has 21 more communications
Recall completion reports 17 17 Similar
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Mar 3, 2021 Mar 3, 2021 Similar
Latest complaint May 20, 2026 Apr 29, 2026 Sentra has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Power Train
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 30 combined MPG 30 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,000 $2,000 Similar
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Nissan Sentra

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Nissan Sentra

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Nissan Sentra

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2018 Nissan Sentra

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show