2018 Nissan Sentra: Does not turn on or off
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 Sentra report: does not turn on or off. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 18,250 miles.
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints for the 2018 Sentra in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11642737 (filed 02/14/2025): “Unknown, icc module is out on sentra is known issue from nissan, needs to be recalled as it can cause some cars to brake on there own from what i’ve seen online. nissan wants over 2000 to make repair on a part they know from the factory is likely to fail…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11607682 (filed 08/10/2024): “Car won't start, stranded in parking lots, on road. have seen hundreds of complaints about the same thing ,saying it's either a brake switch or ignition switch.very scary to be stranded somewhere.nissan is aware and said it's common problem? hard to believe ni…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: brake switch replacement (1 reports) replace brake switch (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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