10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,717 miles

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problem #19

Oct 082018

Sentra

  • 60,250 miles
As I was going 60mph on a highway with high traffic my car started to slow down no matter how much I stepped on the peddle. I made it to the shoulder and attempted to make the car go by shifting the gears. After a couple minutes I was able to move. Another time it happened I was crossing intersection speed limit is 35. It started to loose power and I barley made it past the intersection. My Nissan dealer states it isn't my transmission. I have ready multiple complaints like mine about Nissan cvt transmission. It's dangerous to be driving a car like that.

- West Grove, PA, USA

problem #18

Sep 172018

Sentra

  • 50,000 miles
Takata recall. Transmission went out without showing codes.. Nissan kept saying it was nothing wrong with car but the car was stalling and pulling at times in the middle of making a turn on city streets the car wouldnt go.. no check engine light never came on. So it took months of them refusing to fix and my warranty company to actually fix the problem. Also, the master break cylinder went out without notice. I have had many mechanics look at car and say that my car has very little miles for this to happen so soon.. while driving on main roads and highways the brake pad will go all the way to floor. When at a red light and stop sign or any time I am at a stop the car keeps moving with brade pad on floor of car..

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #17

Jun 032018

Sentra

  • 78,000 miles
My car has a cvt transmission and Nissan knows that these cars at around 70,000 miles, the transmission starts acting up. I noticed that my car felt a little different whenever I was driving it but just thought it was my impression. As my husband was driving it with my two kids in the car, the car shut off while at a stop sign. In the highway it jerks, speeds and slows down at various times unannounced which makes it very unsafe to drive. I contacted Nissan about it and was told that I need a $4000 transmission that they would've replaced for free, but unfortunately I happen to be 1800 miles over what the book states. If I knew that my car had a transmission that is no good that puts me and my family in danger I would've brought my car in to the dealership a long time ago. But I didn't know as there is no recall at this point.

- Stratford, CT, USA

problem #16

Apr 202018

Sentra

  • 61,000 miles
I was driving my 2013 Nissan Sentra on the interstate..it started jumping and jerking..I took it to a garage and had the spark plugs checked because I thought that could be the problem..was told plugs were fine.tried to drive it home and it jumped and jerked worse..had no power at all..would not go over 40 mph..had to have it towed to Nissan dealership..there are no lights on so they tell me they don't know what the problem is.my car has been there for over a week and they haven't done anything to it because it's not showing a code..this car only has a little over 61,000 miles and shouldn't be having serious problems..now I am paying for a car that's not drive able..I am now scared to drive the car because I'm afraid of being in an accident..someone needs to do something about Nissan selling these unsafe cars..

- Connelly Springs, NC, USA

problem #15

May 112015

Sentra

  • 13,358 miles
I hit a metal barrier at 75 mph on the highway not one airbag deployed. I have had 2 surgeries significant brain damage and memory loss. Nissan won't even acknowledge there was a problem. Also transmission blew at less than 36000 miles mostly highway

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #14

Dec 012017

Sentra

  • 71,000 miles
My vehicle has had ongoing issues with acceleration and the rpms going past what it should under normal circumstances. This issue occurs specifically when I accelerate. On January 21, 2018, as I was merging on to the highway trying to accelerate, my speed would not increase initially and my rpms were past 5. this is extremely dangerous and concerning as I was told by Nissan that my transmission is in proper working order after having been replaced once already. My car doesn't function properly and I went to a transmission specialist who also said that my transmission is slipping. I presented this information to the Nissan specialist who stated it wasn't and it is fine. However, I've had instances where the vehicle does not operate the way it should under normal conditions and prior to having transmission problems.

- Hyannis, MA, USA

problem #13

Jan 122018

Sentra

  • 55,476 miles
While attempting braking and braking the car stalls. All lights turn on and vehicle dies. Sometimes restarts after stall other times it takes awhile to restart while on the roads. This a safety hazard! it is currently parked not functioning properly.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #12

Nov 212017

Sentra

  • 100 miles
While driving my car down the highway at 70mph the car jumps at 4K rpmthen starts jump badly so I left off gas and re applied the gas still 4K RPM and whinnin badly I finally make it home next day started the car and whinninh still come from transmission area car had 113K miles but has act up previously and had went away came back now it at a shop cause the transmission will not pull the worst car I have ever owned Nissan needs to recall these cars or be responsible for it someone going to get hurt with this transmission and if my car cause a wreck with my 3 year old 2 year old law suit action will be not be taken lightly. 2000-2010 they gave extended warranty too 120K what about your new ones with only 60K warranty shameless I'll take a hit if it can't be fixed and my job is at risk cause of there junk no Nissan for me ever again.

- Winchester, KY, USA

problem #11

Oct 292017

Sentra

  • 77 miles
Trasmicion

- South Gate California, CA, USA

problem #10

Jun 082017

Sentra

  • 65,000 miles
Problems with transmission

- Sunnyside, WA, USA

problem #9

Jun 242017

Sentra

  • miles
First is was the A/C went out frist then the transmission problem when me my husband was headed to work one day the a eighteen wheeler almost Ram into use because the stop in the middle of traffic and wouldn't go any where.

- Morrow, GA, USA

problem #8

Jul 012017

Sentra

  • 0 miles
Vehicle will not change shift gears unless the shift lock button is used.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #7

Jul 232013

Sentra

  • miles
Car stalls in the freeway 3 times with no apparent reason.took it to dealership and they said it was to hot and the cars stalls.finally sold it to afraid to drive it.car only had 10,000 thousand miles.this car is a lemon car.I almost got killed twice.just stall in the middle of the freeway.notified dealership and they did not care.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #6

May 122013

Sentra

  • miles
Takata recall. When yu take off & it gets up in speed the car jerk. When you stop at a red light or stop sign & then go, it jerk like it's trying to take off. But it barely move & jerk pretty hard. It seem like the car transmission is not changing out. While the car is jerking when you take off. It's like the idles up & down. When you brake it sounds like you walking on squeaky hard wood floor. The airbag does not work at all.I

- Decatur, AL, USA

problem #5

May 062016

Sentra

  • 50,000 miles
I was driving on the interstate on May 6, 2016 at the speed limit (70 mph) when I heard a loud explosion that would compare to a shotgun blast. There were no other vehicles on the road ahead of me less than 1/8 mile. I pulled over to the side of the expressway to inspect my car. The glass in the sunroof appeared to have exploded. There was no other apparent damage. I took my car to the dealership and after inspection, they said they could not determine what caused the damage and that my warranty had expired, therefore, there was nothing they could do. This caused no accident or injuries. My inside sunroof cover was in the closed position.

- Watertown, TN, USA

problem #4

Aug 082015

Sentra

  • 19,000 miles
Starting when I drove it home from dealers, the rpms go up and down all the time while driving no matter what the speed. I am taking it back to dealing next week for a check up. Is this a common complaint?

- Raton, NM, USA

problem #3

Jul 252015

Sentra

  • 43,000 miles
When the vehicle's gas gauge is indicating the fuel tank is empty, after refueling the gauge does not indicate the change. This is a fairly new car, I don't think this should be happening already! I will run out of gas, and it will be because my car isn't telling me the right amount of fuel.

- Maryville, TN, USA

problem #2

Feb 232015

Sentra

  • 18,000 miles
While driving the vehicle, the accelerator pedal can suddenly become unresponsive, causing the vehicle to lose speed and the engine to slow or nearly stall. This happens frequently when driving, at all speeds from a standing stop to highway speed. This issue sounds very similar to the recall for 908,000 Nissan vehicles for accelerator pedal problems in early 2013. I think that recall needs to be expanded to Nissan models sold in the usa. I have had the car in for service at my local Nissan dealership twice for this issue so far, and the problem has not been corrected.

- Centreville, VA, USA

problem #1

Aug 242013

Sentra

  • miles
The morning started off with having problems with esf lght, and hand brake light even though hand brake was not applied. I tried to pull over many times, and fix lights but nothing worked. I was at a red light, then it turned green and street traffic proceededd to drive forward but a car 3 cars in front of me stopped abruptly. The car in front of me, had enough time to stop, but my Nissan Sentra hit the back of the car in front of me. I think that the car and its systems malfunctioned and I would like it investigated, because my accident could have been avoided. I am hurt from this accident, and so is the driver from the car in front of me.

- Montebello, CA, USA