1. Nissan Sentra
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2012 Nissan Sentra Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

6
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 6 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 1, 2019 · 72,000 miles

    Air Bags · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    I am having issues with the transmission. It appears that the engine is not changing gears automatically. Or it could be a problem with the fuel injection of the vehicle. Also there is a problem with the airbags deployment system.

    Crash reported

    ODI 11194990

  • May 22, 2017

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Car is hesitant, losing power at highway speeds. Afraid of getting rear ended on highway!! Sometimes it happens at a stop.

    ODI 10992935

  • March 24, 2014 · 31,796 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    Was driving on freeway, accelerating toward 70 mph. Accelerator dropped away from under my foot, tachometer "pegged" 5000 rpm. Quick scan of instrument panel showed car was now in neutral, not drive. My hands were both on the steering wheel; i didn't touch the gearshift lever. The car shifted on its own. This started a series of problems with the transmission that continue to escalate; transmission will override…

    ODI 10633827

  • April 15, 2013

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    I only get 22 miles per gallon, car was estimated at 27, city mpg and 34 highway, i notified the dealer and they claim that there is nothing wrong with the car , the 22 mpg are combine city and highway. Where could i get help on this problem. *tr

    ODI 10508568

  • March 23, 2013 · 15,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    I purchased my sentra new in march 2012. At that time, my gas mileage was normal, and as advertised. Within the year, i went from 30mpg average to 27. Every year since then, it has gradually gotten worse, and i am now down to 23mpg, regardless of the type or grade of gas i use. It's actually worse with premium gas. I have done all maintenance on the car on time, regular oil changes, etc. I've complained to the…

    ODI 10777703

  • August 29, 2012 · 20 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    I have the same complaints as the following: date complaint filed: 09/05/2012 component(s): power train , structure date of incident: 08/09/2012 nhtsa id number: 10473871 date complaint filed: 01/18/2012 component(s): power train , service brakes, hydraulic , suspension date of incident: 01/12/2012 nhtsa id number: 10444380. *tr

    ODI 10508583