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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 62,172 miles
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Transmission slipping when taking off or shifting 85,000 miles
- Grayson, GA, USA
Transmission is not working properly, slipping, getting stuck in low gear with out shifting, almost caused several accidents driving as car will not keep up speed, will not pull out in intersections etc...
- Jonesborough, TN, USA
Bought 2013 Nissan Sentra used at 25,000 miles. No issues or problems with transmission until around 89,000 when car began to jerk while trying to change gears and then progressed to shuddering, jerking, etc. Took it to mechanic, verified that transmission was in horrible shape and going out. Went to Nissan dealership where purchased. They advised that warranty was out and that Nissan was doing nothing to assist with this. Said they would be glad to replace transmission for $4,000. Nissan needs to extend this recall. These vehicles are dangerous and Nissan is aware of this and chooses to ignore this issue.
- Bennett, NC, USA
Complete transmission failure at 85,821 miles. Stranded at major intersection. Transmission replaced at a cost of $4000. Nissan should extend the warranty on their cvt transmissions in all vehicles.
- Greencastle, PA, USA
Bought certified used with carfax in Feb. 2018. Car shuddering/jerking/grinding when accelerating, starting at around 70,000 miles. I asked Nissan about this and they basically told me I will need a new transmission - at 79,000! happy I purchased an extended power-train warranty, so hopefully it is covered. Should've bought another Honda or Toyota.
- Allendale, MI, USA
Continuous transmission revs up and down and jerks the car forward and backward. This is a newly replaced transmission in April 2018. The last transmission also had an issue when complained the authorized service center said there was no issue. And then the transmission failed right after it was out of warranty and Nissan refused to replace. I paid $3700 from pocket to replace the transmission, and it is failing again.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
My name is [xxx] I purchased this vehicle for my wife [xxx] the vehicle is 73,000 miles with frequent oil changes and check ups. The transmission went on this vehicle and I took it to my mechanic. After my mechanic did a diagnostic report and extensive research he found that this particular make and model has had nothing but problems with the transmission. I took the car to a Nissan dealership who advised me that Nissan said they are at fault and will pay for half the price of a new transmission. I am a disabled, retired veteran and cannot afford $3000 to put in a vehicle that Nissan knows they are at fault for. Vehicle only has 73,000 miles on it and my mechanic said that it should definitely not have any of these problems. I would like to know if there is anything I can do about this issue. Attach are all the reports from Nissan, my mechanic, etc. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Manchester, NJ, USA
Cvt transmission problems. Shuttering, delays when shifting, RPM constantly bouncing up and down when driving, engine revving suddenly without gas being applied. Vehicle just got to 71,000 miles
- Raleigh, NC, USA
While driving, my vehicle frequently vibrates and catches whenever I accelerate. I took it to a mechanic and the transmission of my 2013 Nissan Sentra needs to be replaced, though it is under 100,000 miles and I have only had it for 5 years. I was advised not to drive the car because it is no longer safe to be on the road.
- Camden, NJ, USA
I was driving on the highway and the engine rev up high. I pulled over to the shoulder and stopped the car and tried to accelerate and the car would not accelerate but just rev up high while in drive. I cut the car off and tried to cut the car back on and the car would not start back up. It just made a spinning sound but would not start back up.
- Belleville, NJ, USA
I have been having problems with the gear shift assembly. I have that online that this has been a known issue with Nissan vehicles for the last 15 years. The only way to override the issue is to remove the button on the gear shift and insert a jeweler's screwdriver to compress the lock allowing the vehicle then to shift into reverse. This happen to me several times before I learned about the use of the screwdriver, when it first started the gear shift would occasionally freeze up. I would wait a few seconds restart the vehicle and the gear shift would release. The coast to repair this known manufacture problem ranges from $600 to $900 when you call the dealer about this issue. It just seems like a defect scam that Nissan does not want to resolve as they make money fixing their own design flaw. This issue occurs any time your vehicle is in the parked position on the gear shift. It occurs when you start the vehicle, it also happens when you are stuck in traffic and the car is put in to park so you do not have to keep your foot on the break. I have not picture to upload. I am providing the youtube video by Nissan that acknowledges the problem exists. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=B7eriqy9E8A
- Mesa, AZ, USA
Transmission blew at 39,000 miles. Dealer said we needed an ABS sensor, cost to us $600 so they replaced. Dealer drove car and car didn't even make it out of their lot. Transmission failure. 5 year 60,000 mile warranty expired March 2018. Nissan not willing to extend or cover repair. Cost to repair $5000 we bought car 2 years ago only had 25000 miles.
- Ansonia, CT, USA
Car's transmission began failing without any warning lights. Car would slow and not accelerate when needed. Car needed transmission replaced.
- Orlando, FL, USA
The cvt transmission on my vehicle abruptly stopped on a 65mph tolled highway with only 48,000 miles on the vehicle. There was no warning, no sounds, no lights on the dashboard, etc. All at once, the transmission just stopped going into gear. The car would not move forward or backwards. We were stuck in the middle of the lane in rush hour traffic and came inches from a pile-up. The situation was incredibly scary and dangerous. Not to mention, my daughter had just come out of surgery. Come to find out, there is extensive information on how faulty cvt transmission is. We are far from the only family to experience this issue. It's extremely common. Yet, no recall has been issued and there is no open investigation into Nissan. Is it going to take someone being killed? most likely. The transmission is faulty, dangerous and going to take someones life. Nissan knows about the issues with the transmission and has done nothing. They have numerous tsb's on it. Yet, they have denied customer's claims, have not extended the warranty on the part and do not take this issue serious. I urge the NHTSA to investigate this issue.
- Utica, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. While accelerating from a red light, the accelerator pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to accelerate. The ignition was turned off and restarted, but the vehicle still failed to move forward. The vehicle was towed to mastria Nissan (1305 new state highway, raynham, MA 02767) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.
- Berkeley, MA, USA
2013 Nissan Sentra w/ 58,700 miles. The car experienced a loud whining noise, which progressively got worse until it started to shudder and rev intermittently until power was lost. The complete loss of power occured while driving approx. 30 mph on a 2-lane road in traffic, causing an unsafe condition. The driver was forced to stop the car in the travel lane with emergency flashers on while other vehicles passed on the wrong side of the road. Upon restarting the engine, the driver was able to get the car to a safe location but the problem remained, intermittent revving under load, shuddering, and eventually complete loss of power again. The car was towed to a dealership, and it is being examined by that dealer now. All symptoms point to failure of the cvt, a common problem with a range of Nissan vehicles that has been ongoing for years. Note, 3 weeks prior to this incident, the same dealer changed the transmission fluid and performed other regular maintenance service. From the consumer perspective, Nissan and this dealer are knowingly allowing unsafe vehicles to leave their lot and not informing owners of these issues.
- Vienna, VA, USA
While driving my Nissan Sentra, for over 2 years it started to jerk while shifting in between gears and going from stopping to starting. Recently while driving, I was getting onto an interstate from the ramp and my car would not accelerate. It took me a good.5 miles to get up to 40mph and a mile or more to get up to the speed of 60 mph! every time I would stop and have to start again it would take about the same amount of time to accelerate to the posted speed limit.
- Culpeper, VA, USA
Vehicle has just under 60,000 miles on it and has began to stutter or shake when taking off from a light. Also the other day when going to accelerate, the car wouldn't move even though I had the petal to the floor.
- West Allis, WI, USA
My daughter's 2013 Nissan Sentra started having issues with it sputtering and jerking. We had some maintenance on it even changing spark plugs and wires. Issue wasnt as bad afterwards but then as the days passed it got worse. As she and a friend were trying to make it back home the car stopped moving in the middle of the street holding up traffic. A tow truck had to be called and it was taken to a repair shop where we were told that it would cost over $3000 to have it replaced. Not happy about this at all!!!
- Waynesboro, GA, USA
- Warner Robins, GA, USA