CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013-2017 Nissan Sentra has an expensive CVT transmission failure defect that shows up plainly in our complaint data from the earlier model years in this same 7th generation Sentra.

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:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,809 miles

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2015 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #30

Aug 222020

Sentra

  • 83,000 miles

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

Mass air flow sensor was previously replaced in late July 2020 and current mass air flow sensor is failing again this one is brand new and the date is August 25th

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #29

Mar 012020

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that at start-up, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to automotive avenues located at 10701 w 6th ave, lakewood, co 80215 to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The mass air flow sensor was cleaned however, the failure recurred. A new mass air flow sensor was installed and engine check light came on, not long after. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Vehicle is still puttering and hesitation still ongoing. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. The consumer stated a new maf was installed but check engine light is on, also the vehicle still putters and hesitation.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #28

Apr 172020

Sentra

  • 56,000 miles
Friday 04/172020 at approximately 515pm minutes after parking my car at my boyfriend house after taking my coat and shoes off one of his neighbors knocked on the door to let me know that my car was on fire. Police and fire department was called, they arrived and put the fire out and let me know that it appeared to be an electrical issues that may have caused the fire

- West Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

problem #27

Jul 222019

Sentra

  • 25,000 miles

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

Lets start with the small stuff first: The trunk will no longer pop open from the button in back of the car (only from key and inside the car), also will tend to open while I am driving which is a significant driving hazard. The handle of the driver door is broke, no longer can I lock or open the car from the button on the door. Now to the unsafe and biggest problem of all: Transmission/engine issues. On numerous occasions in the past year my car has stalled out while I was driving the car! not only did I go to the dealership numerous times for the same issue but I also had my transmission replaced (while it was still under warranty) and the problem still continues. This is an ongoing known issue with this vehicle and it should absolutely be recalled immediately. I do not understand why no one of authority has taken responsibility for these hazardous issues. It is completely unsafe and unreliable. I have many videos describing my issues along with conversations with a Nissan representative from headquarters and employees from the dealerships. I have always experienced problems with my car (even within the first couple months of purchasing it). It is not allowing me to attach documents, please let me know where they can be sent!

- North Haledon, NJ, USA

problem #26

Sep 012019

Sentra

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the rubber sealing around the rear passenger and rear driver's side windows had come off. Also, after starting the engine, a humming noise was present coming from the engine compartment. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and bobb bell Nissan (1 kane St, baltimore, md) were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #25

Sep 012017

Sentra

  • 20,000 miles
Vehicle struggles to go over 40 mph on hills, with ac on, or for extended drives. I've liked this up on the internet multiple times and other owners of this same year, make, and model have experienced the same things. I've had Nissan look at it multiple times as well and they tell me nothing is wrong.

- Draper, UT, USA

problem #24

Aug 302019

Sentra

  • 125,619 miles

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

I have a 2015 Nissan Sentra with a failed cvt transmission. The failure happened suddenly while I was on the highway, doing and average sped of 65 mph. During acceleration, the car will lurch and jump forward like it's losing power than gaining it back, it shifts extremely hard and will not gain speed unless going downhill. While pressing on the accelerator the rpms will bounce between 2K and 6K rapidly. Through doing research I found I'm not the only one with this issue, there are Sentra owners who's car has less than 60K miles having the same issue.

- Richmond, KY, USA

problem #23

Jun 272019

Sentra

  • 61,700 miles
While driving on the highway for long periods of time the car will maintain a certain speed but the rpms will raise and lower and you can hear the engine rev up as if it is attempting to change gears.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #22

Jun 282019

Sentra

  • 44,000 miles
I was driving on the highway and the car would not accelerate past 60mph, once I got off the highway the car wouldnt accelerate past 20mph and the RPM would shoot to 4,000!!! I almost got hit making a turn because the car would not accelerate. The car only has 44,000 miles on it with no previous mechanical issues.

- 78247, TX, USA

problem #21

Jun 242019

Sentra

  • 92,840 miles
Throttle control light comes on and my car drives ruff RPM goes up and looses speed took it to tire kingdom and founded out it has a recall on it.goes there and they said there is no recall but try to sell me a new car need help what do I do next

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #20

Jun 132015

Sentra

  • 43,000 miles

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

The car wouldn't accelerate immediately after coming off a complete stop. Once I turn the car off and when to turn it back on and put it in gear, it wouldn't shift gears. It starts but wouldn't move.

- Maywood, IL, USA

problem #19

Jul 012018

Sentra

  • 71,523 miles
I have been to the Nissan dealership multiple times trying to figure out why my vehicle loses power randomly and why the car randomly shifts gears and reduces speed even with my foot on the gas. Yet while it does this the RPM needle surges between 3000 to 4500. Vehicle has no codes and dealership claims they can't reproduce the problem. My car has lost power on a major highway and yet im just suppose to believe the car is safe.I even put in a complaint with Nissan corporate and they told me there was nothing they could do because the vehicle does not have any codes.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #18

Feb 012019

Sentra

  • miles
Engine is slipping door handles coming off

- Lake Station, IN, USA

problem #17

Mar 102019

Sentra

  • 71,000 miles
When driving my vehicle on the interstate and keeping a steady 65-70 mph it will all the sudden stop accelerating and mpg's decline. I was in the fast lane and was almost rear ended. I had to pull the car over. It did restart and I continued to drive. This has occurred now four times. I have called the dealership and requested an appointment. I informed them what was happening and asked if they have heard of this issue. The man I spoke to stated he had never heard about it before. I found some information online and know this is affecting a ton of people. I bought this vehicle brand new from a Nissan dealership and they service it for everything. I am hoping I do not end up having to replace the transmission like so many others on my dime when this is a known issue.

- Mechanicsville, VA, USA

problem #16

Feb 172019

Sentra

  • 120,000 miles
I am Michigan resident who recently took a job out of state in wi. On 02/17/19 I was traveling to Wisconsin. During the trip my car began to develop issues with suddenly accelerating and decelerating as well as losing power. At many points I nearly lost control of the car on the ice roads due to the power loss and shudden shifts. I came to find that my car, a 2015 Nissan Sentra (which I bought used from carite in 2017), utilized a cvt transmission, which unbeknownst to me was a known to have problems affecting cvt transmissions that are in many Nissan cars. Nissan has failed on their part to inform the consumer about this problem, as did the dealership I bought it from. Nissan also owns a 75% stake in the company that makes these transmissions for their cars. Jatco is the company. On 02/18/19, I also filed a consumer complaint against Nissan. Nissan requested I bring the car to a Nissan dealership to have it examined. I brought my car to a local Nissan dealership in green bay, wi where it essentially died. I was told that the answer was to replace the transmission for approximately $4100. Nissan decided that, despite the known issues with the cvt transmissions, they will not help at all. I am disabled (I have one leg, and also suffered an injury to my spine and right hand which caused me to be out of work for a prolonged period ' which is why I was forced to take a job out of state to provide for my family) and need a car for both my job and to get around. I cannot afford the repair cost of $4100 quoted by the dealership. Now I am forced to now rent a car (as I need a car for my new job) at a cost of approximately $33 a day I feel betrayed and was put at risk of harm by Nissan. These cars should be recalled.

- Ada, MI, USA

problem #15

Jan 242019

Sentra

  • 95,634 miles
Cvt transmission failure - the vehicle had been "tugging" and "stuttering" when it had less than 60,000 miles I took in for service before extended warranty expired they said nothing wrong, a few months later while driving on the freeway to work, the rpms began going crazy and the car felt like it was really starting to have trouble changing gears, pulled over and the vehicle didn't want to drive forward or reverse. Left it parked at a gas station next to my work.

- Litchfield Park, AZ, USA

problem #14

Jul 012018

Sentra

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. The vehicle was towed to chapman Nissan (6723 essington ave, philadelphia, pa 19153, (215) 492-1200), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Philidelphia, PA, USA

problem #13

Aug 152018

Sentra

  • 19,000 miles
The engine light is on, every time I step on my gas it jerks back speed is slow also especially driving up hill makes it slower. I get leakage of oil when I just gotten oil changed not to long ago. I'm afraid my Nissan Sentra will lose engine power anytime soon.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #12

Jul 122018

Sentra

  • 60,000 miles
There is a technicians bulletin for my car and is a known issue but Nissan wants to charge to fix the issue. The issue is the piece is malfunctioning and has to be reprogrammed. When you are trying this problem makes the car stall a bit and could be dangerous if pulling out and the car is not able to obtain a higher speed.

- Ocoee, FL, USA

problem #11

Sep 202017

Sentra

  • 100,000 miles
My linkage went out on freeway and I had to keep stopping and putting it in cuz it wud pop out of gear w no warning and then the transmission went

- Willits Ca, CA, USA

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