CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013-2017 Nissan Sentra has an expensive CVT transmission failure defect that shows up plainly in our complaint data.

In late 2019, the CVT defect was subject to a class action settlement. However the settlement only covers transmission repairs up to 7 years after purchase or 84,000 miles (whichever occurs first).

Because many owners commonly drive 20,000 miles/year or more, Sentra owners experiencing CVT transmission problems may find they are not covered by this settlement due to the mileage limitation.

7.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$350
Average Mileage:
71,550 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace starter (2 reports)
2013 Nissan Sentra electrical problems

electrical problem

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2013 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 242019

Sentra

  • CVT transmission
  • 95,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Tried replacing it by myself but it turns out this starter is 1000 times harder to install than any other car. Couldn't access it as easily as in the Altima or Maxima so I had to call a mechanic.

- jp1991, Cumberland, US

problem #1

Dec 082015

Sentra LX 1.8L

  • CVT transmission
  • 48,078 miles

Had the the used car for 2 months (1 month after limited dealer warranty) and a 124 pt inspection with a great value ad!. Car does not start on morning. Need a tow to the dealership (not the same as where purchased). Diagnosis :need a new starter. The car was less than 3 yrs old!!!

The sad fact is that 11 months later (few with the 1 yr replacement warranty) the starter failed again...

Should have bought a Honda or Toyota.

- Georges D., Longueuil, QC, Canada

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