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
The transmission has an internal failure and it flutters. The car is 5 years old. I've already paid $1k because the air cond compressor went out and now they want $6k to replace the trans on a car that might be worth $7k. Nissan na says they will not help cover any costs. Even though they know this transmission has issues accords the board and they have extended warranties to the 2007-2010 models.
ODI 11128035
Power Train
Cvt transmission fail at 64000 mi. Estimate repair 4400+tax
ODI 11173425
Power Train
My daughter;s 2013 nissan sentra started having issues with it sputtering and jerking. We had some maintenance on it even changing spark plugs and wires. Issue wasnt as bad afterwards but then as the days passed it got worse. As she and a friend were trying to make it back home the car stopped moving in the middle of the street holding up traffic. A tow truck had to be called and it was taken to a repair shop where…
ODI 11129108
Power Train
Bought 2013 nissan sentra used at 25,000 miles. No issues or problems with transmission until around 89,000 when car began to jerk while trying to change gears and then progressed to shuddering, jerking, etc. Took it to mechanic, verified that transmission was in horrible shape and going out. Went to nissan dealership where purchased. They advised that warranty was out and that nissan was doing nothing to assist…
ODI 11151021
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Random and sudden loss of acceleration as various speeds on multiple occasions
ODI 11128320
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving 60 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the speed fluctuated between 20 and 60 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (passport nissan, [redacted], camp springs, md 20746, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11123209
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I purchased my 2013 nissan sentra new from the dealership in march 2013. My transmission was completely replaced within 1.5 years (28k miles) from purchase due to manufacturer defect. The problem is reoccurring about 3.5 years (77k miles). Symptoms are similar to most reporting i've seen online. Acceleration delays, car sputters, metal on metal sounds. My car came to a complete at an intersection with oncoming…
ODI 11121725
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
'takata recall' when i recently got this car, at first i knew something was off because it wouldn't accelerate like a normal car and it wouldn't go pass by 30mph on the freeway. I let a couple of days passed by until the last day before i told the dealer , i was an entire day turning my car on and off thinking that it will stop glitching but i was on the freeway and i was causing a lot of traffic due to it's…
ODI 11191687
Power Train
68000 miles and transmission is slipping and shudder when accelerating from stop. Also abruptly downshifts and jerks while going at cruising speeds. It is hard to control the vehicle when it shudders.
ODI 11120004
Power Train
The cvt transmission is failing .it causes the vehicle to shake and shudder when changing gears. The rpms will rise and fall by itself often. Very slow acceleration due to the slippage of the cvt transmission. Dangerous to try and merge with or pull out into traffic.
ODI 11245260
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle started to lose power and acceleration. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power train failed and the transmission cap was missing. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (quirk nissan, 600 southern artery, quincy, ma 02169) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact…
ODI 11119837
Power Train
Transmission shakes and judders. Car bucks when slowing below 15 mph, clunks when switching gears, rpms are high and car seems stuck and cannot switch gears. It happens on regular streets and the highway and when accelerating from a stop. The worse is going down an exit ramp. Very unsafe especially on the interstate to have the car suddenly buck and lurch.
ODI 11119264
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
So many issues not even sure what it is. Car will fail to shift into gear and constant redline, very dangerous when getting on the highway. Car will randomly get no gas to accelerate until i turn the car off and then on again. Transmission slips at 80k miles. Or perceived to be slipping, car will drop rpm and then rise quickly jerking the car around. Going down hill the car will quickly rise rpm over and over and…
ODI 11124561
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle was in motion at 65 mph on the expressway in heavy traffic. It steadily began to decelerate, giving no warning, with no lights on the dash or noises. As i attempted to accelerate, the vehicle would not respond to accelerator pedal input, and i had traffic moving at a very high speed and was almost hit by another car attempting to get onto the very slim shoulder at low speed. The car had 74,000 miles on…
ODI 11118763
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2013 sentra it began to jerk and lose power while driving. The car revs up to 5000rpms went back down to between 3000 and 4000rpms. I drove to the nearest auto shop aamco. The mechanic said to see if it was under warranty. He said there were known problems with the cvt. We drove home and i called nissan (8883880318) and spoke to a representative. He asked for the vin and told me there was a "campaign" on this…
ODI 11113592
Power Train
I am requesting an investigation into nissan cvt transmissions after suffering transmission failure at 70 miles an hour while on cruise control on an interstate in traffic. Rpms jumped up but was losing power and engine sounded horrible like metal on metal . Able to get off before passing exit and limped into nearby gas station. Towed to nearest nissan dealer after breakdown and told a few days later that something…
ODI 11113451
Power Train
Hello, i am a owner of a nissan sentra sr 2013 and it has 102,000 miles on it and the transmission (cvt) has failed and my wife was stranded on the side of a highway and temp. Of 100+ for 2 hours because there where enough tow trucks in the area to come pick her and the vehicle up. This is very upsetting, we have owned other nissan's in the past and they had double the mileage on them and there transmission had very…
ODI 11110371
Power Train
My nissan sentra 2013 has been recently giving me issues while i am driving. At 87k, this car de-accelerate suddenly while i am driving and causes the rpm to go up while the speed decreases. This is very dangerous as when the vehicle suddenly loses speed on the highway it could cause an accident. I contacted nissan north america and they stated that i would need to go to the dealership and get it diagnosed. The…
ODI 11123337
Power Train
While driving this afternoon on the highway in charleston, sc. My vehicle without any prior warning began revving erratically gong high then low. During which time my the vehicle loss acceleration while still revving. Im in the fast lane!! So, as i proceed to move over towards the shoulder im losing power, trying to accelerate so i can move and it just revs. As, i make it almost towards the right lane i lose all…
ODI 11104947
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Alan webb nissan (3608 ne auto mall dr, vancouver, washington 98662, [redacted]) diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 319-401-85. The failure mileage was 65,600.
ODI 11104707
Engine · Power Train
While driving the car will suddenly stop accelerating, causing you to have to let off and press down again on the accelerator. This occurs during driving and after turns.
ODI 11102941
Power Train
Our 2013 nissan sentra with 112k miles, the transmission has started to shutter when shifting on city streets, gets stuck in second gear when pulling onto highways on ramps, and slips when at highway speeds with and without cruise control. This vehicle saved my wife's life while being our only transportation. She has survived 5 cancers but now we don't have reliable transportation. I can't get the vehicle to the…
ODI 11109641
Power Train
My car has a defective transmission and after further research, i found out that nissan north america was aware of the defect of the cvt transmissions and hit it from customers. I got a quote from my dealership for $4,300.17 for a new transmission. I had to come out of pocket to fix it becaise i need my car for work.
ODI 11102662
Power Train
I have a 2013 nissan sentra sv i purchased used. Now two years later and outside of my warranty period i am going on 3 times within the last month and a half at the shop for what appears to be a transmission issue. They updated the transmission computer, didn't fix it, then they thought it was the mass airflow sensor, this also didn't fix the issue, now one week from my last visit to the shop its back in. There are…
ODI 11097247
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