10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,284 miles

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problem #21

Jul 012021

Sentra

  • miles
After getting my transmission serviced, my car started jerking often and lagging on speed from 0-35. Once hitting 40 mph, it would create a loud rev up and a rough kick back. It has stalled out and started up numerous times while sitting in freeway traffic and traffic light controlled intersections to the point that I had to move it and park somewhere safe for 10 mins for it to restart then stall out again a few mins later down the road.

- Tracy, CA, USA

problem #20

Sep 192021

Sentra

  • miles
The 2015 Nissan Sentra SV has issues with stalling during driving, not accelerating over a certain MPR but RPM continues to get higher, and the car seeming to jerk when in drive. The transmission seems to slip. There are no indicators for check engine that has came on prior to these events taking place. Very unsafe driving on the highway when these situations occur. Has had multiple diagnostics done and nothing has been solved.

- Clinton, MD, USA

problem #19

Sep 022020

Sentra

  • 112,000 miles
My check engine light came on and code is mass airflow. I have replaced it 5 times as well as had the work done suggested by Nissan for the tbs that has been issued for it. It stalls while I am driving it. Which almost resulted in am accident. The only code that comes up on the scan is for the mass airflow. I have contacted Nissan and was told that they dont know what the problem is bring it to a dealership. I have had it checked and rechecked and fixed and the issue is not going away. With it now stalling as I drive this is now a safety issue. It happened on a route where the speed limit is 50 miles an hour. At this time I not only replaced sensor again but also had a mechanic clean the throttle body and do the other recommendations. The light cleared and 2 weeks later same issue happened.

- Plantsville, CT, USA

problem #18

Aug 172020

Sentra

  • 36,000 miles
Car will just randomly stall in the middle of traffic I loose a power or stealing then will slowly come to a stop my breaks lock and car start clicking then shuts off. Once I sit for a bit restart it it will start up like nothing happend it had happend to me twice in less the two weeks apart. Both times happend when car ran for about 10-20 mins with no movement then once I start driving it occurs.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #17

Feb 252020

Sentra 4-cyl

  • miles
Every three months I am changing my mass air flow sensor it have to be a problem with the sensor system and my air conditioning have to turn the car off and on for it to work properly.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #16

Apr 172020

Sentra

  • 56,000 miles
Friday 04/172020 at approximately 515pm minutes after parking my car at my boyfriend house after taking my coat and shoes off one of his neighbors knocked on the door to let me know that my car was on fire. Police and fire department was called, they arrived and put the fire out and let me know that it appeared to be an electrical issues that may have caused the fire

- West Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

problem #15

Jul 222019

Sentra

  • 25,000 miles
Lets start with the small stuff first: The trunk will no longer pop open from the button in back of the car (only from key and inside the car), also will tend to open while I am driving which is a significant driving hazard. The handle of the driver door is broke, no longer can I lock or open the car from the button on the door. Now to the unsafe and biggest problem of all: Transmission/engine issues. On numerous occasions in the past year my car has stalled out while I was driving the car! not only did I go to the dealership numerous times for the same issue but I also had my transmission replaced (while it was still under warranty) and the problem still continues. This is an ongoing known issue with this vehicle and it should absolutely be recalled immediately. I do not understand why no one of authority has taken responsibility for these hazardous issues. It is completely unsafe and unreliable. I have many videos describing my issues along with conversations with a Nissan representative from headquarters and employees from the dealerships. I have always experienced problems with my car (even within the first couple months of purchasing it). It is not allowing me to attach documents, please let me know where they can be sent!

- North Haledon, NJ, USA

problem #14

Jun 012019

Sentra

  • 45,000 miles
The car started jumping then slowed down when driving. Certified auto technician indicated that the taillights are causing the problem. He found the same problem in others who were with the same problem

- Dorado, PR, USA

problem #13

Nov 052019

Sentra

  • 11,638 miles
The car started jumping then slowed down when driving until it stoped

- Browns Mills, NJ, USA

problem #12

Sep 212019

Sentra

  • miles
My mass air flow sensor came on got that fix now it's alot codes comn up transmission fluid sensor P0846-P0965-P0846-P0965-P0846-P0965-P0101-P0747

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #11

Jun 242019

Sentra

  • 92,840 miles
Throttle control light comes on and my car drives ruff RPM goes up and looses speed took it to tire kingdom and founded out it has a recall on it.goes there and they said there is no recall but try to sell me a new car need help what do I do next

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #10

Jun 132015

Sentra

  • 43,000 miles
The car wouldn't accelerate immediately after coming off a complete stop. Once I turn the car off and when to turn it back on and put it in gear, it wouldn't shift gears. It starts but wouldn't move.

- Maywood, IL, USA

problem #9

Mar 152019

Sentra

  • 42,000 miles
Electrical & bluetooth problems with the car: The system shuts itself down & reboots without prompt. The Nissan logo reappears on screen in the same manner that it does when the vehicle is first initiated via keyless start ignition. Three weeks ago, I was driving & the system shut down while I was in transit on the freeway (bw parkway) - headed to baltimore city from bowie city in Maryland and rebooted itself. The fear is that the car will shut down one day, not just electronically, but also the engine, which could cause a fatal accident. The second or third day, after I brought the car home, I turned the car on to take it out for a ride, and it shut off on me completely. Each time the system shuts down, the mileage odometer dials back a couple of hundred numbers or sometimes a few numbers. There's no way to tell how many miles are truly on the vehicle. I also do not know for sure if the vehicle was truly inspected by emissions or that they changed my fuel. I also do not know the true condition of this vehicle. I saw some rust under the hood on a few of the screws. I also saw corrosion underneath the driver's side over the brake pedal. I am having problems staying in my lane on the road. When I am driving on the road, the car swerves if there are high winds (suspension on front & rear end alignment appear to be gone). On Friday March 15th in the 5 O'clock pm hour, I almost lost control of the car on the freeway. I opened the sunroof & a gusty wind came down, knocking the car out of its lane. I regained control of the car. I shut the sunroof. This happens no matter what speed I drive. The next problem is with the bluetooth. I attempted to call a relative using the hands free verbal command & it went haywire & began calling random people in my phone. After that, the car rebooted itself again. This problem is new. Research confirms that the dealer has a history.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #8

Oct 102016

Sentra

  • 30 miles
I have gone multiple times to the Nissan service department because my vehicle will randomly stop shifting gears. It will be stuck in 3rd gear and will stop accelerating. Multiple times I have been on the highway and my car would not go faster than 40mph. I video taped it and showed the mechanic but he said because it wasn't doing it when I took it they couldn't do anything. My check engine light comes on and off randomly also. My car is right out of the manufacturers warranty with 64000 miles. My driver side window is also having problems. The engine is going out. With the issues I am having with accelerating and the gears not shifting I am afraid to drive on the highway because I never know when my car is not going to accelerate.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #7

Apr 112018

Sentra 4-cyl

  • 10,500 miles
Keyless ignition fail.... woke up in the night with a headache and dizziness, finding out my car had been running in the closed garage for 7 hours and the smell, which was carbon monoxide..... didn't need medical attention but could have died. Car was in my garage, keypod was in my purse above the garage not sure if the distance was ample for auto shut off, but car kept running and I didn't realize it until 3.a.M. I left my car in the garage at 4 P.M.

- Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

problem #6

Nov 152017

Sentra

  • 125,000 miles
Transmisson defect.

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #5

Nov 062017

Sentra

  • miles
TL-contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra.... contact stated airbag light came on while driving...airbag on drivers side not working... inquired about airbag light that is still on in vehicle.....had vehicle airbag repaired before.....

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #4

Sep 052017

Sentra

  • 22,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. When the contact exited the vehicle, the engine was off. The next morning, the contact found that the engine was on. The local dealer (teddy Nissan, 3660 boston road, bronx, NY 10469) was contacted, but was not able to determine the cause of the failure. The contact also stated that the door locks became inoperable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #3

Feb 212017

Sentra

  • 35,700 miles
Occupant classification system (OCS) "from owners manual" after ignition switch is placed in the "on" position, the front passenger air bag status light on the instrument panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and turns off or remains illuminated depending on the front passenger seat occupied status. *unoccupied front passenger's seat: The light is off and the front air bag is off. And will not inflate in a crash. On my vehicle the light remains on constantly even when unoccupied, it does not turn off as stated. After reading numerous complaints from other Nissan owners, it is apparent the dealer does not want to "fix" the problem and just creates argument over the status of the light even when shown the owners manual on the proper operation of the front passenger air bag status light. It is very distracting and annoying with this bright yellow light in the middle of the dash, constantly on, especially at night when it is most noticeable. The light comes on from the time you start the car until you turn the car off, even when no one is sitting in the front passenger seat. Took car to dealer and they are not willing to fix the problem, they say it is working if the light remains on even when the front seat is unoccupied. That is not what the owners manual states, nor is it what other Nissan owners have been complaining about. The light should not stay on when the seat is unoccupied.

- Orland, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 082016

Sentra

  • miles
I had my oil changed @ Nissan of grapevine & they took my car through the car wash with the windows down. Drenching & damaging the inside of the car, seats, floor board, electronics all got wet & no one ever informed me, they tried to cover it up by drying as much of the inside. It was only when we sat in the car & put my purse on the floor board that we realized it. Water was seeping out of the door handles inside the cup holders & arm rest, dashboard, etc. I immediately contacted the service dept. I spoke with asst mgr brett, I also took the car right back to the dealership & there showed the service mgr mark topham how water was pouring out of the bottom of the seats, and throughout the car. The screen on the radio was very dim & the seatbelt light kept flickering on & off, the airbag issue. Mark stuck he apologized & said they will make this right. I also spoke with sam street, sales mgr, who agreed, that they did serious damage to my car & said he would be speaking to owner Mr. Johnny cantrell about a new vehicle replacement & have johnny contact me directly. I left the car there & took aa rental car. I received a call from mgr mark topham, next day advising me, that all they are going to do is replace the seat belt because they can't get the seatbelt light to quit flashing & replace the inside bottom cushion of one of the front seat. I advised mark, that they destroyed my new car by water damage & they owe me a new vehicle replacement, especially because they tried to hide the fact & never disclosed it or changed the oil to begin with. He said he would let the owner johnny cantrell know & have him call me. I never received a phone call from the owner johnny cantrell, nor is the company willing to make right what they did wrong. I need help in resolving this issue, please!!!! this should be illegal!!!

- North Richland Hills, TX, USA

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