2013 Nissan Sentra Power Train Problems
- 212
- 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 212 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission failed · 14 records
- transmission slipping · 9 records
- diagnosed transmission · 8 records
- accelerator pedal · 7 records
- check engine · 7 records
- transmission replaced · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 103 |
| 30–60k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 30 |
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced hard shifts between gears. The vehicle was taken to glendale nissan (located at 484 e n ave, glendale heights, il 60139, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or produce a fault code. The contact stated that the failure…
ODI 11172561
Power Train
Cvt transmission needs replaced at 90k miles. Google search reveals exorbitant number of nissans with cvt trannys have failed multiple times. Nissan continues to use cvt's. Why???? Car revs high when started - the length of time steadily increases. Rpm's show rapid and significant fluctuation. Fearful to drive it more than the few miles it must be driven back and forth to work and to run errands.
ODI 11193837
Power Train
Transmission died after 25k miles, and now the "new" one died at 75k. It always had problems: delayed acceleration, grinding when coasting downhill, and slipping gears while accelerating. It then started stalling out when going through intersections in town from a full stop, and really started to die on christmas when we were on the highway (it became unsafe so we had to pull over and go home on back roads). The…
ODI 11163798
Power Train
Vehicle has 68,000 miles. Recently noticed the car slipping and trying to get in 4th gear. It also makes a whining noise when in drive and park.. When in neutral noise goes away. From what i read and talked with transmission specialist. Cvt transmissions are not mechanically sound and fail prematurely. Even when you service the transmission at 30k and 65k with new cvt fluid. Presently my car is being inspected by…
ODI 11162774
Power Train
The vehicle will be stuck in park when being put in reverse. When going down the interstate. It would go from 70mph to 0 mph all of sudden. Almost caused an 18 wheeler to rear end the car because of the instant drop in speed. The rpm needle jumps up and down. The car began slowing down in second gear and then jump into gear and take off. If you can get the car into fifth gear it will slow down again then jerk into…
ODI 11161036
Power Train
Experiencing sudden rpm spikes during cvt shifts, lack of power, jerky shifts at high rev. Left my 17 year old daughter stranded in rural area after dark. She was traveling about two hours home at posted speeds. Sudden rpm spike with no acceleration. I was able to get to her, shut vehicle off and restart and got it moving. Transmission "slipping", jerking and shuddering. Contacted nissan usa and dealership, they…
ODI 11155716
Power Train
The sunday after thanksgiving driving on i 75 at 80 mph in 3rd lane passing cars major traffic behind me going with flow of traffic the car had no power foot to the floor with the gas i'm still decreasing speed cars honking finally able to get over had the transmission replaced at 55000 and now at 106000 it needs replaced again please you know nissan has a problem do a recall. When all this happened no warning…
ODI 11155464
Power Train
Transmission is not working properly, slipping, getting stuck in low gear with out shifting, almost caused several accidents driving as car will not keep up speed, will not pull out in intersections etc...
ODI 11153069
Power Train
Cvt transmission slipping: my 2013 nissan sentra is experiencing issues with its cvt transmission. My first experience with my cvt could have harmed me and the other passengers in my car. My car refused to accelerate while making a turn at an intersection while another vehicle was heading in the same direction. Luckily the driver noticed and slowed down preventing a collision. It took 30 seconds for my vehicle to…
ODI 11164104
Power Train
I gotten this vehicle from carmax at 53000 miles may of 2018. I took it back 2 days later with the transmission slipping they told me oh its fine. I even had a rental for a day. Now its january 2019 and at 74000 miles the transmission is slipping and jolting sometimes not giving power in the middle of the road. My car comes up as not a lemon car but i went to a mechanic near me he told me he use to work for nissan…
ODI 11164687
Power Train
Bought certified used with carfax in feb. 2018. Car shuddering/jerking/grinding when accelerating, starting at around 70,000 miles. I asked nissan about this and they basically told me i will need a new transmission - at 79,000! Happy i purchased an extended power-train warranty, so hopefully it is covered. Should've bought another honda or toyota.
ODI 11140201
Power Train
Cvt transmission problems. Shuttering, delays when shifting, rpm constantly bouncing up and down when driving, engine revving suddenly without gas being applied. Vehicle just got to 71,000 miles
ODI 11139076
Power Train
While driving, my vehicle frequently vibrates and catches whenever i accelerate. I took it to a mechanic and the transmission of my 2013 nissan sentra needs to be replaced, though it is under 100,000 miles and i have only had it for 5 years. I was advised not to drive the car because it is no longer safe to be on the road.
ODI 11139058
Power Train
I was driving on the highway and the engine rev up high. I pulled over to the shoulder and stopped the car and tried to accelerate and the car would not accelerate but just rev up high while in drive. I cut the car off and tried to cut the car back on and the car would not start back up. It just made a spinning sound but would not start back up.
ODI 11138762
Power Train
Transmission blew at 39,000 miles. Dealer said we needed an abs sensor, cost to us 600.00 so they replaced. Dealer drove car and car didn't even make it out of their lot. Transmission failure. 5 year 60,000 mile warranty expired march 2018. Nissan not willing to extend or cover repair. Cost to repair 5000.00 we bought car 2 years ago only had 25000 miles.
ODI 11133240
Power Train
Car's transmission began failing without any warning lights. Car would slow and not accelerate when needed. Car needed transmission replaced.
ODI 11133131
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While accelerating from a red light, the accelerator pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to accelerate. The ignition was turned off and restarted, but the vehicle still failed to move forward. The vehicle was towed to mastria nissan (1305 new state highway, raynham, ma 02767) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed…
ODI 11131876
Power Train
The cvt transmission on my vehicle abruptly stopped on a 65mph tolled highway with only 48,000 miles on the vehicle. There was no warning, no sounds, no lights on the dashboard, etc. All at once, the transmission just stopped going into gear. The car would not move forward or backwards. We were stuck in the middle of the lane in rush hour traffic and came inches from a pile-up. The situation was incredibly scary and…
ODI 11132763
Power Train
Complete transmission failure at 85,821 miles. Stranded at major intersection. Transmission replaced at a cost of $4000. Nissan should extend the warranty on their cvt transmissions in all vehicles.
ODI 11143373
Power Train
Transmission slipping when taking off or shifting 85,000 miles
ODI 11153764
Power Train
Continuous transmission revs up and down and jerks the car forward and backward. This is a newly replaced transmission in april 2018. The last transmission also had an issue when complained the authorized service center said there was no issue. And then the transmission failed right after it was out of warranty and nissan refused to replace. I paid $3700 from pocket to replace the transmission, and it is failing…
ODI 11139726
Power Train
2013 nissan sentra w/ 58,700 miles. The car experienced a loud whining noise, which progressively got worse until it started to shudder and rev intermittently until power was lost. The complete loss of power occured while driving approx. 30 mph on a 2-lane road in traffic, causing an unsafe condition. The driver was forced to stop the car in the travel lane with emergency flashers on while other vehicles passed on…
ODI 11130474
Power Train
Vehicle has just under 60,000 miles on it and has began to stutter or shake when taking off from a light. Also the other day when going to accelerate, the car wouldn't move even though i had the petal to the floor.
ODI 11129199
Power Train
While driving my nissan sentra, for over 2 years it started to jerk while shifting in between gears and going from stopping to starting. Recently while driving, i was getting onto an interstate from the ramp and my car would not accelerate. It took me a good .5 miles to get up to 40mph and a mile or more to get up to the speed of 60 mph! Every time i would stop and have to start again it would take about the same…
ODI 11129422
Power Train
My 2013 nissan sentra suddenly lost all of its power in a busy highway. It is very easy to cause a crash and kill me. I got it towed to the local nissan dealership. I am told that the average cost for the replacement of the transmission can range from 3500 to 5000. It's almost a new car and the transmission failed out of nowhere on 78k miles!! Just got out of the manufacturer's warranty from my understanding this…
ODI 11128855