I was driving down the interstate at 75mph on the interstate and the car began shaking and rattling so hard I thought NY tire was falling off. I had to hit the brakes with a semi behind me and a semi beside me and try to get onto the shoulder from the left lane. Come to find out it is the cvt transmission that Nissan knew was bad in the first place

- Marshall, MO, USA

This 2014 Nissan Sentra has been in my possession since September 12, 2015. The issue started up on Sunday, July 1, 2018. I noticed the car hesitating and "jerking" whenever I attempted to accelerate above 40 mph to reach highway speed. The problem increased dramatically over the week, and during my commute on Friday, July 6, 2018, my car was resisting accelerating, RPM would jump up and down while attempting to get to highway speeds and acceleration seemed to be the most difficult thing to accomplish. On my way back home from work on Friday July 6, 2018 is when the problem became blatantly dangerous. I ended up experiencing a sudden "drop" in speed on the highway. The car went from 65 mph to 30 mph and refused to go any faster. The RPM did jump dramatically at one point, from barely over 1 RPM leaping up to 7 rmp, though the car's speed did not increase. The car whined loudly when that happened, then it plummeted back down to the barely over 1 rmp. I managed to get the car back up to highway speed on a downhill portion of the highway, and got myself almost to my home. The car ceased to accelerate or even recognize I was pushing on the gas pedal after coming to a complete stop at an intersection 8 blocks from my home. I called my boyfriend who came down to assist a kind neighbor who heard me trying to get my car going by turning it on and back off numerous times to no avail. He thought it "simply needed transmission fluid", as the car sounded like it wanted to go....just couldn't "catch gears". this gentleman and my boyfriend ended up giving the Nissan a push/running start after I started it back up and put it into drive. Incredibly, this allowed the car to make the last 8 blocks to my driveway, where the car came to a very abrupt, halting stop after putting it into park. Terrified to drive it, my dealership is nearly 100 miles away..leaving me sol.

- Clearlake, CA, USA

When you are trying to excellerate the vehicle will rev up the engine and will not go unless it jerks into gear. The check engine light is on and it says its the clutch pressure plate the car only has 62,000 miles on it and has been doing this for a year. Dealership says it will cost thousands of dollars to fix.

- Yucca Valley, CA, USA

About a year and half ago my car started acting like the transmission wasnt wanti G to pull when I question the dealership I am told thats just how the varible transmission works. It has only gotten worse. I bought the car brand new I woyld not have bought it if I would have known about the transmission problems. I can not afford a car note and to fix the transmission. Why are there previous years recalled and not the 2014?

- Memphis, TN, USA

I was driving down the highway in Virginia and got off at my exit in woodbridge. When I got off at the exit, my car started revving, even though I was only doing 30 mph. My car then dropped down to 25 and the rpms kept revving. I'm in traffic, cars are swerving not to hit me because the speed limit is 40 mph. I ended up pulling into a shopping center where my car was still in drive but would not move when I put my foot on the gas. Since I was in Virginia to visit a friend, I drove my car with my hazard lights on for 2.5 (which took 20 minutes because I couldn't get over 25 mph) and parked it at his house. I ended up having it towed from Virginia back to Maryland the next Monday. I bought my car brand new off the lot with 36 miles on it. I had already had my transmission replace with the 36,000 mile warranty (Nissan had to replace it). This is dangerous. What if my transmission would have started stalling on 95 South? I might now have been filling this complaint right now.

- Washington, DC, USA

I'm not even sure of what's going on with my car but what I do know is that I never had a problem with my car until the 25 of may, I was driving my car and all of a sudden it started stalling as I was turning on the freeway and wouldn't take power so I had to stomp the gas to make it go then I pull off the road because it started running like something had broke I called a tow truck and had it towed and had my mechanic look at it and he said it was my transmission.

- Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate and started to jerk. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to passport Nissan of alexandria (150 S pickett St, alexandria, va 22304) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred numerous times after the repair. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that she would be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 79,000.

- Ft. Washington, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. When the contact pulled over, turned off the engine, and restarted the vehicle, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mills Nissan, 3700 hwy 71 South, willmar, mn 56201) where it was diagnosed that the continuously variable transmission belt fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.

- Montevideo, MN, USA

Complete cvt transmission failure at 91,000 miles. Warranty expired so dealer wants $5,000. I've done all recommended cvt trasmission fluid exchanges but transmission failed.

- Merced, CA, USA

With no event associated, my transmission began to shutter and rattle when I slowed to a near stop, then accelerated. I took it to the dealership when it was still under warranty and asked to have a technician take a ride with me to hear the noise and feel the rattle. The transmission rattled four times as we circled the block. His answer was "that is nothing, some times that happens when the road is wet." I told him that it happens wet or dry and he again dismissed it as "nothing to worry about." Well it is not 'nothing.' The shutter/rattle occurs when I slowdown into a turn, then accelerate. Or if I am on a straight-away and brake, then accelerate it will shutter. I have read many complaints that sound too similar to be a coincidence. My wife is affraid to drive the car and I am concerned for our safety.

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

Transmission making a popping when you put into gear also reverse to drive.and when you slow down to stop and when you take of from a light or stop sign it make a popping sound..

- Losangeles, CA, USA

Vehicle jerks when in drive, and hesitates to move forward. Jerks when put in reverse and makes a loud noise like a jet engine when turned on. Pulsates and jerks while driving over 35mph

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

Transmission failure while driving

- Waynesboro, PA, USA

When I'm driving sometimes it's as though there is sluggish changing into gears.it's like it winds out too far as though it has transmission problems.this mainly happens when I'm getting up speed.nothing bad has happened yet.

- Denton, NC, USA

Was on a 5-lane highway (speed limit: 50mph) and could not accelerate effectively. The car began to violently surge and the engine began intermittent reving. Luckily, traffic was light and I was able to navigate without causing an accident. Upon starting from a light, the engine lagged trying to accelerate like it had no power. Then it revved to redline without any acceleration. Acceleration control was now completely gone on a 40mph road. Thankfully, I made it to a two lane road out of traffic when it happened and coasted approximately a half mile home. Car was towed to the dealership with 62,000 miles on it. They advised the cvt not repairable and needed replacement as they found pieces of the drive belt and washers present in the transmission pan. They said the factory warranty was 5-years/60,000 miles and would not assist. Contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs. They declined to assist stating they would not help because it was out of warranty, preowned and they could not locate service records. The dealership now wants $3,800 to replace the cvt. This is a dangerous problem Nissan knows about and will not assist. It causes an immediate loss of acceleration control and near stationary traffic impedance.

- Orlando, FL, USA

While driving in evening interstate traffic, the vehicle started revving up. RPM indicator would surge to anywhere between 2 and 6 and vehicle would suddenly accelerate. After attempting to slow vehicle down by braking, car hesitated and had very low power. It felt as if it would cut off. It did not cut off. Car was parked overnight and then towed to dealership. Dealership stated that the cvt valve needed replacing. When pressed, stated reasons for this component going out was unknown and they were unaware of any other issues related to this particular problem. Failure mileage 39724. After part replacement (under power-train warranty) car was driven approximately an hour on city roads before experiencing problems again. Problems, while driving, included RPM surging to 6, with rapid acceleration and then major decrease in power. At stoplight, car felt as if it had cut off. Gas pedal had to be depressed fully to the floor in order to move from stopped position (at stoplight). Vehicle's sudden acceleration and decrease in power is a safety hazard while both interstate and city driving. Rapid acceleration and loose of power could cause an accident. Vehicle will be taken to dealership in the morning and a second complaint will be filed once they have gotten back to me.

- Hartsville, SC, USA

Hello! I am the owner of Nissan Sentra, I have to report a problem to you, my 2014 Sentra (VIN: [xxx]) has problems. Today (August 2,2017) 1:05 pm, when I drove out from the school parking lot, the gear shift rod is drive, but the car is back, and all the dashboard lights are lit up. I confirmed that in the drive once again, the car is still backwards. My classmate [xxx] had seen all, he suggested me turn off the engine, and re-start, the car return to normal. I am so worried about that if the problem in the driving, may cause a terrible car crash, I am scare, I have no dare to drive this car, I hope you can investigate clearly. Thank you! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Rowland Heights, CA, USA

When a transmission on this car (Nissan Sentra ) broke down on me it locks up where you can no longer move. It happened to me on a freeway and almost caused a major and if not a deadly accident on the freeway the car will then shake and it doesn't allow you to move out of the way.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

Transmission was replaced under warranty. New transmission has a continuous issue with a trans axle leak that is "repaired" at every dealer oil change. Vehicle now out of warranty. Trans axle leak remains which makes it unsafe to drive.

- Pala, CA, USA

About a week ago, my car started making noises when idling, which I thought little of because my car only has around 76,000 miles on it and is well taken care of. Over the next few days, the noise became a full-on rattle (like an amplified version of bike gears grinding). When driving, the car will lurch forward and will jerk even harder when turning. Within the first few minutes of driving each time I use the car, it has no power and feels as if it wants to "pull back" and hinder me from moving forward. I've taken the car to two mechanics and have had the transmission looked over. Both mechanics believe that the transmission is the underlying problem. After researching cvc transmissions on other 2014 Sentra, I've discovered that many other owners have had the same issue with even less mileage than my own car. Many of these Sentra drivers felt unsafe driving their vehicles. I too, feel that continuing to drive my car is a hazard to me and other drivers as the faltering and jerking of the engine are unpredictable which could cause a potential wreck. Nissan Sentra transmissions from 2003-2010 have been recalled to the best of my knowledge, but not for the succeeding years of the same model.

- Cleveland, GA, USA