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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,591 miles

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2014 Nissan Sentra drivetrain problems

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2014 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments (Page 2 of 9)

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problem #141

Mar 202021

Sentra

  • miles

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

The transmission in my car kept slipping. I would press the gas to try and get the car to accelerate but it would not. The RPM-€™s kept jumping back and forth causing the car to stutter. After letting it sit for a while it stuttered all the way home. After making it back my check engine light came on and the car would no longer move.

- North Chesterfield , VA, USA

problem #140

Apr 302021

Sentra

  • 77,800 miles
Check engine light went on went to have it checked. A code of P17F0 came up. It's a cvt/transmission issue. My car won't accelerate upon hitting the gas and it jerks and shudders once I gain some speed. Rpms jump. At times my car seems to stall. I haven't driven it in week. Because I've been trying to get estimates on how much it would cost to fix. I only take this vehicle to and from work on regular streets. It's only a 15 minute drive.

- Hobart, IN, USA

problem #139

Apr 072021

Sentra

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 40 mph. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to St. Charles Nissan (5625 veterans memorial pkwy, St peters, mo 63376) who diagnosed the failure as moisture entering in the rear lamp causing the vehicle to inadvertently decelerate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

- Hanniable, MO, USA

problem #138

Mar 302021

Sentra

  • 66,307 miles

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

We were driving and would lose power then going up hill it sounded like something popped off. We wouldn't even roll in neutral. It locked completely up and had to push it to break it free. Our machanic checked the fluid and said it was dark dark.

- Eden, NC, USA

problem #137

Apr 022020

Sentra

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to lancaster Nissan Inc (5340 manheim pike, East petersburg, pa 17520) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Mountville, PA, USA

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problem #136

Jan 102017

Sentra

  • miles
Ever since I first brought the vehicle brand new with 23 miles on it I've had problems with what almost seems like the transmission, but I think it's a sensor that tell the car to shift or give gas. My engine has came on a few times then gone off it had to do with a sensory that was causing to much air to leak into the gas line, reason for the studdering when you accelerate at stop signs. The car out of no where just stop giving gas and takes a long time to shift when I first mention the problems to the car company they said the engine shifts on its own so it can feel a little greeky ?? what kinda answer is that. Needless to say I had another issue with mostuire getting into my headlights and causing the lighting systems to malfunction. I don't see this car lasting me another 2 years the way the car runs. And I do in town driving.

- Waterloo, IA, USA

problem #135

Mar 052020

Sentra

  • miles

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

Cvt failure car can't shift unless shutting off contacted Nissan they say the would have repaired but refused to due to mileage warranty it's a 2013 Nissan Sentra have not been able to drive vehicle because it stops out of nowhere in the middle of the intersection putting me and others in danger

- South Holland, IL, USA

problem #134

Aug 012020

Sentra

  • miles
The transmission went out. 2014 manufacture transmission for Nissan Sentra are defected.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #133

Feb 202021

Sentra

  • miles
Sometime car don't accelerate won't move once the car warms up it won't move scanner says pressure control selonoid car has under 100xxx has 97xxx miles

- Porterville, CA, USA

problem #132

Jan 062021

Sentra

  • 50,950 miles
Check engine light came on with a code P0101. I had maf sensor replaced with Nissan part and check engine light is still on. Now I am getting a reading for low voltage for the maf sensor. After researching, I have found that this is a very common problem. I now have to take car in to have electrical wiring and computer checked because there is some problem with the car's computer communicating with maf sensor.secondary problem is now the traction light randomly keeps illuminating and car loses acceleration from time to time. Car only has 51,000 miles on it.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #131

Jan 202021

Sentra

  • 50,000 miles

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

Transmission slipping, hesitating, and lunging. Some times causes sudden acceleration or deceleration, almost causing accidents. Car is also starting to make abnormal sounds from time to time, which started when the transmission issues started. Sometimes the car has even tried to lunge forward when brake is applied in a stopped position. This transmission was already changed once because original owner complained of lack of acceleration. The car only has 50K on it. Taking it to Nissan service center this weekend! but I can imagine what I'm going to hear.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #130

Dec 302020

Sentra

  • miles
I have a 2014 Nissan Sentra. My vehicle start jerking and barely driving while on the road. I had it towed to a shop and they said it was cvt. Nissan have a judgement against them for a faulty cvt and required to honor to replace this with certain miles or 7 years. My car meet the total year and Nissan refuse to pay. My car is currently at Nissan and they email me a bill for 4,000. I don't feel Nissan is owning up to the fact these transmission was built faulty and I can't afford nor should I have to pay for such. Please assist me with solving this issue. I only have one car and Nissan must honor their judgement since it's been confirmed cvt for my vehicle

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #129

Dec 112020

Sentra

  • 135,000 miles
Cvt transmission failed without any signs that a problem was present or warning of an issue. The vehicle was parked and upon driving it, it made several unexplained noises. The vehicles was stopped and would not move anymore. No prior issues or warnings in driving it up to this inccident. Nissan corporate.was contacted and they said they could not help replace.the transmission or give any discounts towards the replacement which was $4,000.. also my local Nissan dealer would not help with financial assistance or a discount. Nissan sent out extended warranties for this issue and knows it it a problem. But will not help you if you are past their warranty.

- Ontario, OH, USA

problem #128

Nov 182020

Sentra

  • 97,000 miles
The transmission would occasionally slip while in motion during acceleration. When the vehicle was brought into the dealer for an oil change, we brought the issue to their attention. Service department advised that a tcm software update was needed. I located a service campaign bulletin covering tcm reprogram covering 2013 vehicles (sb-10051662-4475). Nissan Consumer Affairs will not address the 2014 issue at this time.

- Schiller Park, IL, USA

problem #127

Nov 092020

Sentra

  • 13,542 miles
My 2014 Nissan Sentra was starting to slip as I was driving, mind you my car has only 113 thousand plus miles on it. After taking it to the dealer after paying 140 dollars to have have the code read, I was told that I needed a new transmission, 31036-9am2A. They said it was a common issue that Nissan knows about and gave me the costumer service number to call, with a $3600 cost estimate. After leaving the dealer I called Nissan and they told me that due to the mileage there was nothing they could do. After hearing this I began to do some research and I found that this is indeed a common issue that has been going on with Nissan cvt transmissions. They have extended some warranties to 120 thousand miles or 5 years however I was told my car mileage excludes me from this warranty. What years are included in this warranty. Please help.

- Aberdeen, MD, USA

problem #126

May 152020

Sentra

  • miles
Nissan cvt transmissions durability is under a class-action lawsuit, and their response to extended warranties to cover the issues is insufficient and in disregard of the current pandemic. Nissan does not explain why 7 years or 84000 miles were chosen as the cutline to provide coverage. If 7 years is the decided coverage, which is unsatisfactory for transmissions, the corresponding mileage should be 94500, not 84000 based on "the U.S. department of transportation's federal highway administration states the average person drives around 13,500 miles every year.". Nissan must explain this coverage limits decision and extend the warranty period amid the pandemic to avoid negligence.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #125

Oct 012017

Sentra

  • 34,000 miles
Cvt transmission is not working properly slipping, jerking, shuddering and a sudden loss of acceleration.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #124

Oct 102020

Sentra

  • 300,000 miles
Transmission slips when on the gas pedal to pass or go up hill

- Mooresville, NC, USA

problem #123

Oct 212020

Sentra

  • 111,347 miles
2014 Nissan Sentra automatically turned off while parked on 9/26/20, jerked, revved and shook while in motion between 1 and 2 RPM on 10/15/2020, 10/20/2020 and 10/21/2020

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #122

Oct 132020

Sentra

  • 2,100 miles
Cvt transmission is not working properly slipping, jerking, shuddering and a sudden loss of acceleration

- Queen Creek, AZ, USA

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