10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 15,690 miles
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I have a 2017 Nissan Sentra SV Thai is affected by the Stop Lamp Switch recall in 2021. I have had the problem repaired in 6/21 and again in 7/22. The same issue is happening again with the Stop Lamp Switch. The Traction Control Light will light up for no reason whatsoever and stay lit until the car shuts off. The car will end up in a No Start Condition until I wiggle the Stop Lamp Switch. The Stop Lamp Switch has failed for the third time and the recall remedy from Nissan does not work.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
My brake light switch has gone off twice since I purchased the car it failed and I had to have it replaced twice and then I just looked at my VIN number about recalls and noticed there is a recall for my vehicle but they have not been able to remedy the situation and I'm still paying 2 years on this vehicle
- Omaha, NE, USA
Had to replace cvt transmission around 50000 miles the dealership knowingly admitted that has been an ongoing issue with the cvt transmissions
- Portland , OR, USA
Transmission problems. When accelerating the car jerks when its starting to go and the RPM jumps above 4. Mechanics have told me it-??s a bad transmission. I-??ve seen online my year and model is having issues with there-??s also. Also steering wheel doesn-??t work anymore for radio and phone calls.
- Springfield, MO, USA
My car has surveillance in it that I did not install or request it to be installed. ( second owner ) I am hearing things in this car of argumentive proportion. I hear things through the radio that identifies what the song is and what it means. Then when i turn it off I hear abusive objection and ordered to exit the car. I am not crazy and my mind is clear !
- Montgomeryville, PA, USA
My vehicle is a part of the 21v-135 recall and Nissan hasn't be able to repair the problem. I called the toll free number for Nissan because the local dealers were unable to repair the issue, adhering to the notice I received, and they weren't helpful. The next step on the notice was to come here and submit a complaint. I would just like to get my vehicle repaired.
- Portsmouth, VA, USA
My car would not accelerate or go forward, stalling, shaking and jerking then completely stop in the middle of traffic in NC. I got side swipe and almost rear ended. I received a card in the mail about this bad CVT transmission but now I-€™m being told it-€™s too late to do anything. I expect Nissan to stand behind their product!!! I-€™m not going to keep making payments on a car I can-€™t drive and I-€™m sure not able to afford getting it fix myself nor should I have to. [XXX] Thank for help in solving this problem! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Sumter , SC, USA
Rpm-€™s spike up to high levels just to get up to 45/50. I have to let off gas & almost stall out to press gas to try & catch it into higher gear. This happens most the time, but not all. 45/50 but won-€™t go past 55/60mph, let alone 70-80 on I90/I94. & if it-€™s really bad then I have to be almost gas to the floor just to maintain any speed once up to 40/45++. Especially higher speeds. & other times O/D kicks in at random times random speeds & then I have to park or EMERGENCY park because reduction of speed won-€™t stay up, or will not even get to 55/60-€¦ I bought this car New March 2017. Maybe 10-20 miles. We had extended warranty. I told them multiple times about the recall & the studdering since a year of owning in 2018. They said they didn-€™t find anything or that they did the repair. Then during covid we didn-€™t have funds to have maintenance but about 6 months ago I told them to fix everything do all recalls, do the issues we thought & they agreed & then never did it. Now we aren-€™t in warranty. We put in 2g of repairs up keep, thought it was low price. But then said ok add in auto start & do the other fluffy stuff. Well-€¦ have 9-10 grand left & they wanted to buy it & get us into another 450 car loan. We refused. & repeatedly asked why the recalls & repairs seem to have never been done. & Nissan in crystal lake IL where we have been doing business with for years now claim that the only recall is for the break lights-€¦. & that it-€™s my fault for doing 60 thousand miles before coming in-€¦ during covid-€¦ when this has been an issue. Nissan dealership bought, Nissan loan, Nissan warranty. & a solid 6 years at least just to be in a money pit because -€œno one knows what-€™s wrong-€, it-€™s the not repairing while I was in warranty telling them the same things. Now I-€™m not in warranty and they want me to come in to buy a new Nissan from them again, & roll in the remaining balance -˜ ï¸ I don-€™t feel safe with Nissan, let alone hulling my 2 children at/under 4-€¦ plus I use that car to work
- Genoa City, WI, USA
I received notification that my Stop Lamp Switch under my VIN has been recalled, at the beginning of 2021 and to date I have not gotten notice to bring in the car. I took it in back in March 2021 and was told they don't have the part. Since that time I looked under my VIN and found a total of three (3) recalls for this car. I need to have my vehicle FIXED before there's a serious accident or worse. I am paying a car note and have a warranty that isn't being honored.
- Bedford Hts, OH, USA
Getting a sulfur (egg smell) through vents when air conditioner is on. Not sure if something a fautly with fuel system? Car is only 4 years old with 40+ thousand miles on it.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
My gears did not appear on my dashboard when I got in my car to go home. The car also would not go into gear (reverse or drive). I kept trying to switch the gears and press the gas. The car eventually started moving forward and gained enough speed for me to drive home. The next day I cranked my car, the gears showed up on the dashboard and the car moved (I was home in my driveway). However since, the gears have disappeared again and the car will not move.
- Morrow, GA, USA
Light going on looks like transmission and transmission has been failing when I drive
- Mountain View, CA, USA
I have a new 2017 Nissan Sentra sr and when I push down on the brake to start the car and then push the start/stop button all the lights come on but the car will not start. This has happened various times and I took it to the dealer once for repair, they changed the brake sensor, but it keeps happening almost once every other week.
- Acworth, GA, USA
The mileage stated is in excess of the mechanical limits of the odometer the odometer reading is not the actual mileage.
- Paris, TN, USA
Purchased my car in Aug. Of 2017. Jan. 2018 was the first of 7 times I have taken my car in for the check engine light. Case is at Nissan North America in arbitration where they want to 'compensate' me $1500 to essentially shut my mouth. There is a significant lag in the acceleration not only from a standstill, but also while in motion trying to accelerate to higher speeds. The car will not go faster than 55 mph up a hill. When the car is on slight inclines the vehicle loses power in attempting to climb and the engine tachometer readings climbs well above the designed RPM specifications. This happens on level ground. When accelerated from 45 mph to 55 mph the tachometer would approach 6000 rpms prior to switching gear. It doesn't occur 100% of the time, the vehicle consistently reaches close to 6000 rpms prior to shifting to a higher gear. As I drive I also start to notice a burning smell. My car is consuming excessive fuel compared to another 'loaner' 2019 Nissan Sentra sv which has the same exact specifics. My car requires 3 times the fuel to drive a similar distance. When telling Nissan Consumer Affairs this I was told 'this is normal because my car is older and has more mileage on it.' Normal wear and tear over a 2 to 3 year period would not account for such a disparity in fuel mileage. Nissan tech support has physically gone to the dealership to try to fix my vehicle and I since taken it in on February 10 for the 7th time. Nissan called because my arbitration poc didn't call them like she was supposed to 4 days ago so now my vehicle sits at the dealership because they don't know how to fix it.. my vehicle is not safe to drive on a public roadway or to Transport my 8yo. I have submitted my case to the attorney general's office and BBB auto-line claim. I just want to be in a safe vehicle. I have all the service docs but file is too big to attach.
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
While driving on a private residential street, my 2017 Sentra accelerated from 20 to over 100 mph in seconds. Brakes nor emergency brake worked. Car spun out and came to a violent stop before careening into a townhouse community. Was told my transmission caused the problem. Consumer stated the car has been repaired. Something with the transmission caused the car to lose control. They rebuilt the transmission and it is suppose to be fine now. You have my approval to speak with Nissan regarding my car. Unfortunately I am being forced to pick it up from the dealership today although I told them I don't want the car anymore. Nissan corporation will not buy it back because they believe the fix is good. I did not take any pictures of the car as there was no physical damage to the exterior. I had to visit urgent care the day of the incidence. I was in shock after what took place ' terrible headache, sore body, nausea. I am currently seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist for ptsd from the incident. That's the reason I don't want the car back. I feel like I will have a nervous breakdown if I have to drive it. If I must take it home today I will have it towed to my residence until I can make alternative plans. Consumer stated car has been repaired. Something with the transmission caused the car to lose control.
- District Heights, MD, USA
Back seat driver side behind the head rest- there is smoke and ashes smells burns. The vehicle was parked in front of the residence.
- Riverside, CA, USA
I was in a wreck and the airbags did not deploy. I was on a main street going 40mph and was in a hit and run but the air bag never deployed. I have pictures but will not allow me to upload.
- Forest Hill, TX, USA
I was driving and the radio turned off, the dash turned off and the car turned off while driving but less than a minute all turned on it happened 4 times... from that day on the radio wont turn off either when pressing the turn off button. Am really scared if something goes crazy with the car whilr driving. Sorry my english is not that good.
- Caguas, PR, USA
- Cortland, IL, USA