2013 Nissan Sentra Electrical System Problems
- 31
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Transmission shifting on its own. Accelerate and decelerate on its own. Gear not fully grabbing.
ODI 11229838
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving for 2 hours straight all of a sudden the vehicle started to slow down so i pulled over and shut the car off waited for like a minute and the car started to pick up speed with jerking then i continue for a while when i came to a stop sign and tried to proceed it wouldn't go so i turned the car off again waited and it slowly picked up speed after me flooring the pedal then check engine light came on this…
ODI 11222205
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Ive been having issues with my 2013 sentra sr sputtering randomly and out of nowhere shakes and completly shuts off no matter the speed im doing. Which has me concerned as this is becoming a big safety issue now thru out the years its gotten proggresivly worse without any dealership being able to fix this issue cause the car shows no warning lights or a check engine light. This happens when i'm stopped and moving…
ODI 11197211
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle in notion on city streets. Vehicle looses acceleration (gas peddle pressed, no rpms, no engine revving) would have to release gas and press peddle again a couple times before car would jerk into acceleration. Also, break lights flicker when car is in park (like if someone was tapping the breaks, but nobody was in the car. Car has roughly 66k miles
ODI 11181486
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
The transmission failed at 60,962 the car started started shaking, jerking and loosing speed and then it cutting off at the stop light. The car cut off on me getting off the highway i was at a light & then i was unable to proceed with traffic. I turned on the hazard lights & turned the heat off waited for the car to maybe cool off i really didn't know what was wrong & then i was able to restart the car & drive home…
ODI 11179898
Electrical System
I almost died today on a busy fast street my car turned off while it was on and i was not able to press the brakes and my steering wheel was locked if it wasn't for my emergency brake working and they're being a part of the lane that was vacant at that second i would have been dead there were cars flying through that street. This is a complete hazard to my life and to my family's life and to the lives of other…
ODI 11139912
Electrical System · Engine · Wheels
Transmission failed at 85,000. I started having problems gaining speed; then the car would start shaking, jerking and pausing. I was driving on highway [redacted] to san jose, ca when my car started losing speed and shaking. I thought i was going to get stuck in the middle of the road. It was terrifying. I made it to work and started doing research about what my car was doing and find out it was the transmission. I…
ODI 11142296
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving my car on the highway or city streets, i lose speed and can't use pedal to accelerate to pick up any speed.car won't go pass 20 mph.
ODI 11099876
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While driving intermittant stalling, restarts right away, no check engine light comes on also may almost stall upon coming to a stop light, begins to idle rough, occurs very intermittant, when purchased pre-owned similar problem was rectified by replacement of some type of emissions harness has been back to dealer numerous times and they keep charging me for trying to repair and nothing seems to change still random…
ODI 11097585
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall passenger air bag does not turn on when passenger is in car while the car is and is not in motion. Car turned off while pulling out of driveway. Mechanic confirmed i have a wiring issue somewhere when they tried to put new fog lights in and issue was not resolved.
ODI 11101754
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My name is [xxx] i purchased this vehicle for my wife [xxx] the vehicle is 73,000 miles with frequent oil changes and check ups. The transmission went on this vehicle and i took it to my mechanic. After my mechanic did a diagnostic report and extensive research he found that this particular make and model has had nothing but problems with the transmission. I took the car to a nissan dealership who advised me that…
ODI 11139725
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Update since april - purchased car 10-22-15 inspection and said it was good. In 1-14-2016 car growling/city street. Again inspection and said it was good 6-14-16 car in ,car growling in motion on street. Again tested - good stranded (purchased a jump start) 8-16 2016 stranded in driveway 10-17-17 - twice car went into sport mode,on highway (50/60mph) no one touched anything-hands on wheel! They had car for 12 days…
ODI 11118636
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My vehicle interior latch handles on each door are defective and has stop working. We have to let down the window to open the door from the outside to get out. This happened last year. I purchased my vehicle in 2017. First it. Was the driver side door that became inoperable then the three passenger side doors did the same. They all stop working.
ODI 11165234
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I am filing this complaint against the nissan motor cooperation for faulty craftsmanship in 2013 nissan sentra that i purchased in jacksonville,fla. I have had to take my car autonation nissian in orange park fla three times due electrical shortage in the car electrical system.while driving the car, the car traction control light comes on all over sudden. The car then brakes and slows down. I attempted to try and…
ODI 10908896
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Intelligent key fob intermittent start/stop of vehicle. Went to start my car after dinner and it would not start.no activity when pressing the intelligent key fob. Stranded in a parking lot ,called my spouse and then he came with a spare fob, same thing, no start.turned fob around per owners manual and car started but key warning light flashed all the way home. Read manual and made sure all caveats were not the…
ODI 10816724
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
With no warning, the vehicle applies brakes while in cruise control. Brake lights on the vehicle remain active continuously after this. Once this has occurred, the cruise control light flashes and the transmission is very limited on power at intermittent intervals. It comes and it goes without reason all the while the brake lights remain fully illuminated. This occurs while the vehicle is in motion. It tends to be…
ODI 10789278
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering column became detached from the vehicle, fell into the contact's lap, and nearly caused a crash. The contact was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. One day prior to the failure, the steering wheel was able to be turned, the vehicle would start without the key in the ignition, the doors locked and unlocked without…
ODI 10780185
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving 50-65 mph, the steering column separated from the vehicle and the air bags disengaged independently. In addition, the vehicle started and the doors locked independently, the vehicle stalled, and the air bags disengaged independently. Prior to the additional failures, the vehicle was remedied under nissan's cvt consumer satisfaction program recall. The vehicle…
ODI 10780112
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle stalled when attempting to accelerate and made a loud revving noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed an unknown draw was coming from the battery. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.
ODI 10713917
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate properly. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the failure occurred again, which resulted in a rear end collision. There were no injuries and…
Crash reported
ODI 10816455
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle burst into flames and was destroyed. The driver sustained fatal injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10701956
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. After taking the vehicle to the dealer on multiple occasions, it was determined that the cpu needed to be reprogrammed. The failure caused the vehicle to stall. The dealer and the contact spoke with the manufacturer and were informed that there was no remedy and the cpu could not be reprogrammed. The contact felt this was a safety issue. The vehicle had not been repaired.…
ODI 10717837
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ecm needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000.
ODI 10670988
Electrical System · Steering
Windshield fluid does not spray correctly as it should. It goes to the bottom of the windshield. At times i have to pull over and spray fluid ( yes...i have to carry a spray bottle with me) to ensure the windshield is clear on days that it is needed. On the other issue, steering lock after taking out the key doesnt work. Light bulb on shift stick doesnt work. Can't see the gear selection at night. *tr
ODI 10653706
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While starting the vehicle, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated with an occupant present. The failure occurred only after the vehicle was serviced under the nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags , electrical system). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer four times but they were unable to determine the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10702003