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.
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:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,498 miles
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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who informed her of a class-action lawsuit that had been filed against Nissan's CVT transmissions. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed her that she no longer qualified for the warranty extension for the transmission. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
My car is having transmission issues I-€™ll be driving and it will lose power or the speed limit will decrease makes it very unsafe to drive it will do this out of no where will be on the freeway and it will go from 60 to
I was driving onto the highway trying to accelerate past 40mph and the car started jerking really bad. I almost rear ended another vehicle luckily I was able to just avoid them. I quickly pulled over and cut the car off when I cut it back on the check engine light came on. it was around 2am so I drove it home the best That I could and took it to get diagnosed the next morning. I was told the transmission had sent about 4 failure codes and that I would need a new one. The need of a new transmission was confirmed for my the Nissan dealership themselves. My car has never done anything remotely like that before hand. I felt my life was put at grave risk and others around me. Knowing my car had began to had a jerking motion of which is almost very uncontrollable.
My vehicle has been shuddering when it shifts and also jerks during shifting and the vehicle stalled while I was driving on the hwy, and stalled when I was stopped at the red light, I don't understand why its happening at 117107 miles, I was told it was my transmission acting up, I have a 3 year old daughter and the vehicle is starting to feel unsafe to drive
- Chattanooga, TN, USA
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Vehicle started having issues with rpms going up, but losing power, jerking, and then on 01-14-21 it completely shut down in the middle of a street intersection and I almost got T-boned. I was told by Nissan to take to dealership for diagnostic testing and they would review the warranty issue if it was the transmission failure that they have been sued for. The mileage was 108,000 when it was towed to the dealer because I did not feel safe driving it. Dealership confirmed transmission needs replaced for just under $4000. Called Nissan Corp back who sent the info up for review. On 01-19-21 I received a call from colleen who stated she is the district manager and the vehicle is no longer covered under warranty and they 'have fulfilled their obligation'. each question was answered with the same verbatim response. I asked to have the case be escalated above colleen due to the fact the transmission went bad early due to their faulty cvt system they continue to sell and have not recalled. After being told she does not have a boss, colleen stated they will give me the same answer as she makes the decision and they have met their obligation. I asked she escalate it anyways. I have yet to hear from anyone else at the Nissan Corp.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle started to shake when his wife tried to accelerate. The contact's wife was able to pull off the road and restart the vehicle and safely drive home. The dealer mcdonough Nissan (1775 avalon parkway, mcdonough, ga 30253, (770) 282-5077) stated that the extended warranty was active up to 84,000 for issue that was diagnosed with the transmission. A diagnostic test was performed and confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer confirmed that the warranty was good up to 84,000 miles. Additionally, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer stated that a letter was mailed to extend the warranty coverage for the transmission however, the contact had not received the letter. The manufacturer called the contact back and refused to provide any help. The failure mileage was 112,000.
When driving at about 75mph for longer than an hour, especially when driving uphill, this 2016 Nissan Sentra could suddently lose part of the power and result an unstable speed of the vehicle, and the engine revolution will boost up higher than normal.
My 2016 Nissan Sentra that is equipped with the cvt transmission has been jerking and slipping gears while driving. It had become highly unreliable and unsafe to drive and only has 105000 miles on the vehicle. It is garage kept and is my wifes only means of transportation to and from work and we have a 1 yesr old daughter who she drives sround in the Sentra for doctors appointments and to work. We have tried contscting the Nissan of muskogee dealership to get this issue resolved and get our vehivle either repaired or replaced and no one seems to be willing to help us neither the dealership or Nissan of America on the issue at hand.
Engine rpms are high due to transmission clutches being worm prematurely, cruise control also breaks free and releases due to high rpms at relative operating highway speeds, dangerous loss of power condition
The cvt in the transmission is failing. When I was driving on the interstate I tried to go 75 and my vehicle would not get up to such speed leading me to drive under 60 until I made it to the nearest exit. When stop my car smelt as if it was a burning smell coming through my vents and under my hood. I then stopped so my car could cool for about a hr then proceed driving home during 40 in the slow lane back home. My vehicle is now parked and Nissan is saying due to my car not being listed by VIN that my car isn't apart of the cvt transmission lawsuit even though it's in that category. I was never notified by mail phone nor email about the issue regarding the issues and wouldn't have known if this problem did not occur.
Brought this 2016 in April of 2020, after I initially drove it, my daughter took over driving it since I'm a disabled veteran. My fiance drove the vehicle in June and realized it was a different feeling with the car. Took it to the shop and they replaced two front tires and perform a tune up. My young daughter pick it from the shop and went off to college in baltimore, Maryland. She returned to palm beach in September.after she got home, the car just cut off in the middle of the road unexpected. My fiance took the car for a drive and notice it doing the same thing. Took it to two shops who informed me two different diagnosis., one being the transmission. They inform me to contact Nissan who in turn told me it was the transmission. We had to take the vehicle to a different location at which time on 9/13/2020, my daughter had a accident due to the fact the car couldn't pick up speed fast enough to merge into the next lane. I'm happy my daughter wasn't hurt but devastated that this car, 4 years old in my possession about 4 months needs a transmission repair. I didn't expect this from a vehicle that I still have 3 years remaining and from Nissan which I thought was a reliable company.
2016 Nissan Sentra driving in the highway especially, I will have the RPM jump from 2 to 4.5 when driving with cruise control on at 73mph, I lose power and drop to 55-60mph. I depress the gas to bring it back up to speed and the car will jerk and shake before I am able to gain a safe speed again. There is times when I have to pull over, rest for a few minutes and restart my car to get to my destination. I had to take my car into a Nissan dealership service, my cvt transmission is failing and could stop at any moment, I need to replace it for $4,400. Nissan is not taking responsibility for the defective cvt, the car is 4 years old. I bought it as my most reliable vehicle.
The car was purchased used at atlanta's beat car dealer. It had approx 115000 miles on it. Less than 6!months of ownership, the engine went out. There has been a recall on transmission with some of Nissan's cars with the same engine but the no recall on this car.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping while driving and that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the fuel pump pressure sensor was previously replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
When driving down the highway at around 80mph the car's RPM's will spike and the gas pedal will not work. The car just takes over driving itself. This occurs for a few seconds and then the car will drive normally again. I've taken it to the dealership and they say nothing is wrong. I took it to another mechanic and they say it's the cvt transmission slipping. But the transmission is not damaged and there's no diagnostic code so nothing can be done.
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- Cottage Grove, MN, USA