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.

3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,181 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2013 Nissan Sentra fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2013 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #12

Feb 232015

Sentra

  • miles

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

My fuel gauge is faulty. When I fill my tank up, within 50 miles of driving, the gauge reads that I have 0 gas and that I need to fill up again. This has left me guessing when I need to fill my tank up again based on mileage that I drove and days since I last filled

- Fairless Hills, PA, USA

problem #11

Jul 062017

Sentra

  • 49,000 miles
In very hot weather the car will shake when stopping or sitting at a traffic light and occasionally the engine will stop. The engine has also stopped while the car is moving. This only happens on very hot days.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #10

Jul 072017

Sentra

  • 30,031 miles
First had to replace fuel pump at 29,000 miles, then on a trip to key West, the car, starts to jerks and loses acceleration, couldn't accelerate do to the gas pedal unable to accelerate the vehicle, kept pressing until it started to accelerate again. Had to turn around and head home. This vehicle a little over 3 years old and 30,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #9

Apr 212017

Sentra

  • 96,090 miles

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

Intermittant engine misfire, car will shut engine off while driving or ramp up RPM causing car to jerk forward. My daughter was driving 45 mph giing around curve when engine shut off, she coast to side of road. Restarted and engine started misfiring. Check engine flashed and then went steady. Diagnostics showed P02 cyc 2 misfire. Cyc 2 coil replaced and now two weeks later the car is misfiring, jerking engine was on, drove to Nissan dealer they run diagnostic and it came back with no codes in history.

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #8

Jul 102013

Sentra 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. While driving various speeds or parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle, especially on warmer days. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. There were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown....updated 05/11/17

- Paulsboro, NJ, USA

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problem #7

Nov 182016

Sentra

  • 27,000 miles
Not even 24hrs after purchasing the car, did my engine light come on. I then took the car to get the emissions test which failed twice. I was told the issue was the gas cap that was then replaced but the check engine light came on again and this time I was told this was due to a small leak in the evaporative system. Everytime I fill the tank up this light comes on and I get the message "fuel cap loose" but the cap has been replaced and tightened

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #6

Nov 022016

Sentra

  • 53,230 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,230.

- Orange City, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 182016

Sentra

  • 135,000 miles
Weston Nissan Volvo / to whom it may concern in December 2013, I bought a 2013 Nissan Sentra, from your dealer services weston Nissan. So far, I received forever the services from your specialized department, maintenance required by your people in the same place where it was purchased. A few days ago, the vehicle presented a fault according to reports by the mechanic of weston Nissan; corresponds to a failure of transmission. That person notified me that the transmission (powertrain) is damaged and have to be replaced at a cost of $ 4000. This transmission was damages because proper maintenance was not performed, as reported by the mechanic. Now, as can this be possible?, if the car constantly carry to service according to the warranty and maintenance requirements upon miles. And in the service record, you can see that there is no service for this part. Nissan should stand behind their transmission product, reputation and do what is right for all consumers who experience a traumatic and costly situation due to the poor quality and failed transmission. Nissan decline to take any responsibility. Also, I'm very disappointed because in that short time the car suffered air conditioning problems, replacement gas pump, air bag problems (many times) and more recently serious transmission problem. In my car's service record, there is no evidence of changing air filters and other important car's parts, which gives serious doubts about your service's quality. Personally, replace the air filter was never changed. I think there is no reason, if there is been a properly service, to have all this issues with my car. Best regards, NHTSA recall 14V-138

- Weston, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 162016

Sentra

  • 57,749 miles
While driving on the interstate at about 75 mph, the vehicle started losing acceleration and eventually stalled. We were in the left hand lane and luckily made it to the shoulder because we were going downhill. It was found to have a faulty fuel pump at 57,749 miles.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #3

Mar 042016

Sentra

  • 22,500 miles
Left rear tail light was broken, moisture affected propulsion causing an immediate inability to sustain any acceleration almost resulting in an accident with the sudden loss of power while vehicle was in motion.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #2

Feb 202016

Sentra

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V068000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 242014

Sentra 4-cyl

  • 31,000 miles
Vehicle turns off by itself while driving, transmission needs to be replaced, and a lot of issues with the engine.

- Laredo, TX, USA

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