10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,833 miles

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problem #16

Dec 182023

Sentra

  • miles
My gas gauge said 60 miles until fill up, I ran out of gas with no warning, no check engine light and no gas light, in the middle of the street. I was not able to wheel it to the side as I was going uphill at the time and the steering went out. Traffic had to avoid hitting me as I was completely locked up. There is nothing previously wrong with the car.

- Leesburg, FL, USA

problem #15

Dec 132022

Sentra

  • miles
I bought the 2018 Nissan Sentra from Rusty Eck Ford in Wichita around 11 months ago. 2 days later I took it back in because stepping on the gas, it shuddered and had difficulty going into gear. I was told, I needed to relearn how to drive. I received a legal notice that I am in a proposed class action lawsuit (Nissan CVT Litigation Settlement Administrator) because there are known defects in the CVT Transmission. My car is now sitting at Briggs Nissan Service requiring a full new transmission $5500 I have pleaded with Nissan corp, ORR Nissan in Wichita and Briggs Nissan in Manhattan KS, and back to Rusty Eck Ford to help me. These were known defects. My transmission went out on a major highway and I about caused a pileup. I live on a fixed income. I went to the loan company asking for a refinance I owe $17,000+, they won't help me and Rusty Eck won't help even though that is where the loan originated from. I don't know what to do. I think all these service centers would hope I kill myself so I won't bother them anymore. You got lawyers in California that help their people. But there is no one to help me. Why would a company send out a vehicle with known transmissions defects. I think it is truly they wanted them to go out so that the buyer as to purchase a whole new transmission and point the finger and say buyer beware. I know you probably cannot do anything.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #14

Jan 102023

Sentra

  • 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH and approaching a stop going uphill, there was an abnormal beeping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The automatic emergency braking (AEB) malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. The VIN was not available.

- Kernersville, NC, USA

problem #13

Sep 122022

Sentra

  • miles
My car was hesitant to start i called the recalls line and i let the nissan lot know that my car had recall on the break switch which is connected to my gears, i never received a notice informing me about this issue so when i let the lot know they told me nothing was wrong, after driving it again it wouldnt start i took it to the lot and they said its my transmission and break switch battery ect. I am requesting that my car get repair for free for recall service i dont feel i should have to pay $8000 for service repair more then one nissan sentra has had transmission problems in the last year

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #12

Apr 152022

Sentra

  • miles
Trouble starting car as if there were no gas in engine. Radar warning coming on with no obstruction and, trunk poping open at the same time.

- Hopewell Jct, NY, USA

problem #11

Mar 222022

Sentra

  • miles
I got no incident, just that my car doesn-€™t start the engine at all. We already try all the basics like put a new battery and still can start the engine.And I can-€™t used anymore, I really need it to go to work. Because that-€™s my primary vehicle use. I want to know when is gonna be available those parts to repair the recall. It-€™s been almost 2 weeks already

- El Paso , TX, USA

problem #10

Feb 172022

Sentra

  • miles
I was accelerating then lost power and car failed to go into gear so no drive or no reverse

- Los Angeles , CA, USA

problem #9

Oct 182021

Sentra

  • miles
I have a cvt transmission and sometimes it-€™s hard for me to even start to move my vehicle because of this sputtering. I-€™ve seen so many complaints on this cvt and it-€™s really starting to hinder me from getting back and forth.

- Mendenhall, MS, USA

problem #8

Jun 162021

Sentra

  • 66,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The vehicle stopped after the brake pedal was depressed, and the emergency brakes was engaged. The vehicle eventually stopped. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed that the brakes needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall associated with the VIN, which would cover the repair cost for the ABS, rear stop lamp switch, Engine and Cruise Control. The failure mileage was 66,000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #7

Jun 212021

Sentra

  • 19,127 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the push to start button and brake pedal was depressed but the engine failed to start. The contact also stated that the RPM's would go to 5 when she depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle had a burning smell when driving. The contact stated the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) on June 11, 2021, at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,127.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #6

Apr 072021

Sentra

  • 39,000 miles
A timely fix for this recall has no been issued.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 212021

Sentra

  • 62,000 miles
Check engine light came on.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #4

Oct 122020

Sentra

  • 37,122 miles
After 37,122 miles the transmission on my 2018 Nissan Sentra went bad on me. I took it to the dealership and they informed me that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The dealership also said the fuel pump and cluster needed to be replaced. I read that there have been other complaints made about the transmission system for these cars, and there should definitely be a recall.

- Downey, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 252020

Sentra

  • 500,078 miles
Starter appears to be out. Electronics are turning on, but engine will not turn over. I currently have 50078 miles on my 2018 Nissan Sentra.

- Lake Zurich, IL, USA

problem #2

Aug 082020

Sentra

  • 37,000 miles
Attempted to start vehicle in a parking lot and engine would not turn over. Electrically everything turned on but engine would not start. Had to attempt to start the car a few times before the engine would actually turn over. Purchased my car a few days ago from hertz car sales and this started happening more and more frequently every time I attempt to start the car. I read all the posts related to this type of 2018, and appears this is a common problem, looks like it should be recalled.

- Willowbrook, IL, USA

problem #1

Oct 202019

Sentra

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owned a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle caught fire. The contact stated she may have seen smoke from under the hood near the windshield wiper. The contact stated she kept driving until she saw flames and all the warning lights illuminating as well as the door locks unlocking and locking automatically. The contact stated had to kick the driver side door several times to exit the vehicle. The air bags deployed. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The contact stated that several days later she sought medical attention for her ear and discovered that a part of the air bags was found in her ear as she has lost hearing in her left ear. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The approximate failure mileage 40,000.

- Borla, KY, USA