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:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,882 miles

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2015 Nissan Sentra miscellaneous problems

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2015 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #46

Jul 312023

Sentra

  • miles

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

1. Engine malfunction/Transmission: Yes, the car is available for inspection upon request. 2. While driving the car on the road the car begins to hesitate and wanted to stall in moving traffic. Had to pull over vehicle over until it was safe to try and preceded. This problem has continued and now feeling no longer safe to drive on the road. We have a small child, and our car is our main mode of transportation and right now we are without transportation because of this faulty situation with the transmission and we definitely want to make sure that we have a safe vehicle for our family and not to cause an incident with other drivers due to the car stalling. Currently the car sits in the driveway. 2015 Nissan Sentra 89,575 3. Yes, the problem has been reproduced by a Nissan Dealer here in our area. 4. Vehicle was towed to a Nissan Dealership 5. Vehicle has been inspected by mechanic at Nissan. 6. No warning lights came on and prior to this we had not experienced any symptoms from the engine. First noticed maybe around last week of July

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #45

May 272023

Sentra

  • miles
I recently encountered a distressing situation with my Nissan Sentra, where the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) unexpectedly failed, resulting in the need for my car to be towed. This unforeseen incident left me stranded and unable to operate my vehicle. The failure of the CVT transmission not only caused inconvenience but also posed safety concerns as the car became inoperable. Prompt action and attention to this matter are crucial to resolve the issue effectively and ensure the safe and reliable functioning of my Nissan Sentra.

- Lindenhurst, NY, USA

problem #44

Apr 202020

Sentra

  • miles
We bought this vehicle brand new in 2016, and it seem to be a nice vehicle until it hit 30,000 miles. When we hit 30,000 miles in April 2020, the brake system failed, causing a passenger side collision, however, there were no injuries. Then in November 2020, the transmission went out. At that time we had to have the front brakes replaced as well. Then in May 2021 at 40,000 miles, we had to replace the front brakes again. In September 2021 at 50,000 miles, the front and rear brakes started grinding and needed replaced, which ended up having the ABS system, ABS module, brake lines, brake rotors, brake calipers, brake drums, and pads replaced. In February 2022 at 58,000 miles, while driving home, there was a loud bang from the front of the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered violently, had very little acceleration, and there was a large amount of white smoke coming from the back of the vehicle. Had the vehicle towed into the service shop, where they stated the engine block had thrown a rod through the engine. Had the engine replaced. Four days after the vehicle was returned, the front suspension collapsed on the tires. Had the front suspension replaced at 58,000 miles. August 2022, the transmission failed once again at 69,000 miles, and also had to replace the front brakes again. At 76,000 miles, in March 2023, had to once again replace front brake pads, rotors, and passenger caliper. No rear drums and pads need replaced. Vehicle ABS system is nonresponsive, ABS light is on once again, when, pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle does not stop just like when ABS system and module was replaced prior. Emergency brake does not work as well. I have contacted Nissan several times, to which I was told they would no longer service my vehicle. Now I am wondering what to do at this point.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #43

Dec 172021

Sentra

  • miles

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

For a while now it jerks or pulls, and it only goes up to 1-2 gears like it doesn't want to accelerate. It doesn't shift gear properly more like transmission issues. There is no power.

- Horizon City, TX, USA

problem #42

Jan 262023

Sentra

  • miles
This particular year make and model has been known to have transmission issues. Has this been resolved and/or covered by Nissan. The transmission currently is making a very loud whining sound.

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

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problem #41

Oct 022022

Sentra

  • miles
Chech engine light came on showed maf sensor bad so replaced it changed spark plugs and ignition coils reset check engine light then warning light came on again cleared it came on several times replaces maf sensor again running fine then sitting at light started idling funny then couple days later check engine light on again getting frustrating don't know what to do now

- St Petersburg , FL, USA

problem #40

Jan 282022

Sentra 4-cyl

  • miles

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

The transmission quit working in rush our traffic in St. Louis, Missouri. The incident nearly caused a severe accident, if it hadn't been for two alert drivers during rush hour. After sitting for approximate sixty minutes waiting for a tow truck. Just before the the tow truck arrive another tow driver was going to pick up another vehicle "he stop to help." The tow driver was going to tow the vehicle. He was testing to see what the problem. As he started the vehicle he put it in drive and nothing happen. After a few minutes it jump in gear. The vehicle was driven home with loosing power, surging, and RPM going up without acceleration. This happen in late November. The car continued to jerk, stall, and loose power over long trips. The car was taken to the dealership but they could do nothing until they put a device on it to read codes. This was completed December 20, 2021, I was notified to drive the vehicle for several days up to a week and bring it back to them. The vehicle was picked up and drove per dealership instruction. The car was returned after Christmas. The tech perform a TCM update. They tested and drove the vehicle with myself in the car. The manager concluded the car had transmission problems that pointed to the transmission but it would not reveal a code. Until they get a code or approval from Nissan there was nothing they could. On about January 28, 2022, I was instructed to pick up the car. Also, I was instructed the car was unsafe to drive. It was bitter cold (12 degree) fifteen minutes into the drive home the service manger call (note after hours). The vehicle stalled/loss power and a multiple of problems. Approximately twenty miles away the vehicle caused an accident in which I suffer frostbite and damaged to my left hip. With the assistant of the State Trooper I was safe until the tow truck from D and K arrived. The vehicle was towed back to the dealership and remain until present date, [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 5

- Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

problem #39

Feb 142022

Sentra

  • miles
My transmission messed up today, not sure exactly sure what is it yet. From what the into I gathered today, my RPM goes over 1 through 2(+) thousand up while my MPH either barely moves or stays the same. When parking my car in my driveway, I noticed my car moving forward while the gear it's on is Reverse.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #38

Feb 072022

Sentra

  • miles
My Nissan Sentra is constantly -€œjerking-€ and -€œstalling-€ when accelerating. It-€™s not coming to speed and completely stopping in traffic. The vehicle seems like it-€™s struggle to switch gears and giving problems with the transmission. This is a very dangerous issue that needs to be resolved.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #37

Dec 062021

Sentra

  • miles
I'm driving my car on the freeway and it's stalls. I barely made it to the shoulder. I waited a few minutes and drove again. Went a few miles, and again, it stalled. I made it to a safe place. Had my car towed to a mechanic. They said it was the CVT transmission.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #36

Oct 072021

Sentra

  • miles

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

Transmission malfunction. The car will reduced speed putting me on risk of getting hit in the back and someone colliding with me due the reduction of speed and the slowness of the car to start to gain speed. There was some jerking as gas pedal was pressed down and will slow down and then gain speed before it completely slow down to the point it will not go beyond 40 miles per hour. The car was inspected by the Nissan dealership where the car was bought and transmission is failing internally according to their findings. The vehicle has only been inspected by the dealership. There were no warning/message prior to this problem.

- Park City, UT, USA

problem #35

Apr 082021

Sentra

  • miles
CVT went in the car4

- Clayton, DE, USA

problem #34

Apr 292021

Sentra

  • miles
I got it check by mechanic and the transmission is going, car is making noise, is jumping and only has 90,000 miles I bought it with 37,000 on 2016 I think is too soon for the transmission to brake. Is there any help from Nissan to get my car fix

- Lakewood, NJ, USA

problem #33

Aug 132020

Sentra

  • miles
Transmission problems with only a 70K milage car. And 4 months later, its giving me the same problem. And they keep on having to fix it at mossy Nissan dealer.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #32

Sep 022020

Sentra

  • 112,000 miles
My check engine light came on and code is mass airflow. I have replaced it 5 times as well as had the work done suggested by Nissan for the tbs that has been issued for it. It stalls while I am driving it. Which almost resulted in am accident. The only code that comes up on the scan is for the mass airflow. I have contacted Nissan and was told that they dont know what the problem is bring it to a dealership. I have had it checked and rechecked and fixed and the issue is not going away. With it now stalling as I drive this is now a safety issue. It happened on a route where the speed limit is 50 miles an hour. At this time I not only replaced sensor again but also had a mechanic clean the throttle body and do the other recommendations. The light cleared and 2 weeks later same issue happened.

- Plantsville, CT, USA

problem #31

Aug 292020

Sentra

  • 129 miles
I was driving on the highway and my car started to slow down I continued to press the gas but it would not accelerate as I kept trying to drive it just stop going I pull to the side the car would not go in reverse or forward, I called someone to come help and they said my transmission went out

- Hillsborough, NC, USA

problem #30

Aug 222020

Sentra

  • 83,000 miles
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

Aug 172020

Sentra

  • 36,000 miles
Car will just randomly stall in the middle of traffic I loose a power or stealing then will slowly come to a stop my breaks lock and car start clicking then shuts off. Once I sit for a bit restart it it will start up like nothing happend it had happend to me twice in less the two weeks apart. Both times happend when car ran for about 10-20 mins with no movement then once I start driving it occurs.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #28

Jul 142020

Sentra

  • miles
The car doesn't want to change gear.

- Norcross, GA, USA

problem #27

Feb 252020

Sentra 4-cyl

  • miles
Every three months I am changing my mass air flow sensor it have to be a problem with the sensor system and my air conditioning have to turn the car off and on for it to work properly.

- Miami, FL, USA

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