2013 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems
- 60
- 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 60 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- check engine · 10 records
- without warning · 8 records
- engine light · 7 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- notified failure · 5 records
- failure failure · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while driving at 35 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local five star nissan dealer located at [redacted], warner robins, ga 31088 where it was diagnosed that the cvt was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11044668
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car has only 13,987 original miles. While accelerating from a stop, accelerating from any speed, vehicle loses all throttle control / response, idle may hang at 3200 suddenly during acceleration then take 30-40 seconds to drop back to normal. You may or may not have warning lights and/or fault codes set. Transmission shifting is erratic or none at all (stays in high gear). Fault codes if any are most likely…
ODI 11029908
Engine
My car has around 78000 miles on it and the transmission completely died and i need a new one. I've been told by several mechanics that this is a problem with nissan and normally transmission should last at least 10 years. It has been 4... I am extremely upset since i owe 10,000 on the car.
ODI 11019322
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
In very hot weather the car will shake when stopping or sitting at a traffic light and occasionally the engine will stop. The engine has also stopped while the car is moving. This only happens on very hot days.
ODI 11005247
Air Bags · Engine · Unknown Or Other
First is was the a/c went out frist then the transmission problem when me my husband was headed to work one day the a eighteen wheeler almost ram into use because the stop in the middle of traffic and wouldn't go any where.
ODI 11013103
Engine
Takata recall. Driving from home from a road trip, i stopped to get gas about 300 miles from home when all of a sudden my car would not move when trying to leave the gas station to get back on he interstate! Im furious ive only had this 2013 nissan sentra sr for 3 going on four years and to hear that my transmission has to be replaced is ridiculous!! Ive only owned nissans and for my transmission to go out on me in…
ODI 10992068
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Intermittant engine misfire, car will shut engine off while driving or ramp up rpm causing car to jerk forward. My daughter was driving 45 mph giing around curve when engine shut off , she coast to side of road. Restarted and engine started misfiring. Check engine flashed and then went steady. Diagnostics showed p02 cyc 2 misfire. Cyc 2 coil replaced and now two weeks later the car is misfiring, jerking engine was…
ODI 10984362
Engine · Traction Control System · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the soy based wire cable harnesses had been chewed and fractured by rodents and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired with more soy based wires and the contact was concerned that the failure would…
ODI 10979124
Engine · Power Train
The transmission has a lot of hesitate and bad vibration while driving. Check engine light came on and it's due to small evap leak but have replaced cap and still stays on once awhile u smell gas fumes. *tr
ODI 10937460
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased a 2013 nissan sentra with around 45820 miles on it.2 weeks later the transmission goes out. They replaced because it was still under warranty.received it back with problems. Rpm would go up past 5 when acceleraring or passing. Complained and never received a call back was told that was normal.. Problem continues. Even had a supervisor test drive and was told nothing was out of order.contact corporate they…
ODI 10926394
Engine · Power Train
The transmission on my car has now been replace twice, the car shakes, jolts and shut off. Now for a third time while driving on the street the car shock hard and the transmission and engine fell. The car was unmovable. It was so dangerous i was in morning traffic and 3 cars almost hit me because the car stop in the middle of the street. Had to get the car towed to the dealership and now waiting to see with what…
ODI 10919392
Engine
My car dose not accelerate right since a month ago. Car went dealer 3times. 1st time , i go to dealer with recall letter about cvt. Then problem still do it. 3days later,they did test drive and reprogram for transmission,,,,, still had problem. 2days later ,again 3rd time to go dealer. They gave to me car with no problem. That's nissan told us. It doesn't do every time,yet. But it feels old car. I could not go after…
ODI 10822380
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving various speeds,the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the acceleration failure and routine maintenance. The contact was informed of an air bag warning indicator recall. The dealer…
ODI 10969263
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
Engine
My son was driving thru a intersection that is when the car stalled out. I have taken it to the machanic and been told that there is nothing wrong with the car. Two weeks later the same thing happened and once again took it back into the mechanic. I just got it back and what do you know the car keeps acting like it is going to stall out. Don't get me wrong the people at the mechanic shop are nice. But after my…
ODI 10781444
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
After attempting to accelerate from stop at a stop sign, the sentra would not accelerate higher than about 10 mph. I pushed the gas pedal to the floor, and still no acceleration. After a minute or so, it went back to normal. Over the course of an hour long drive, this happened at least 5 times. Abs indicator also came on when pushing the brake. Vdc and slip lights came on and stayed on for about half an hour. It…
ODI 10714139
Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving the vehicle, the accelerator pedal can suddenly become unresponsive, causing the vehicle to lose speed and the engine to slow or nearly stall. This happens frequently when driving, at all speeds from a standing stop to highway speed. This issue sounds very similar to the recall for 908,000 nissan vehicles for accelerator pedal problems in early 2013. I think that recall needs to be expanded to nissan…
ODI 10730790
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
Engine · Power Train
I previously filed complaint, but was now told by the dealership that after the manifold was replaced, that the transmission also needed to be replaced. More waiting time, more unanswered phone calls, more poor service from the dealership. The sentra broke down on 12/20/14 and i'll finally be able to pick up my car on 1/24/15. Nhtsa id number: 10672846 summary: my wife was driving on interstate 15 as we left san…
ODI 10678620
Engine
My wife was driving on interstate 15 as we left san diego, california. In the car was my adult daughter and my two granddaughters, ages 1 1/2 and 10 months. I was ahead of her in our nissan pathfinder. She called my phone and said that the car rpm's were fluctuating and that the car wasn't going to make it home to twentynine palms. We pulled off the freeway in escondido. I checked the sentra and found that in idle…
ODI 10672846
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle turns off by itself while driving, transmission needs to be replaced,and a lot of issues with the engine. *tr
ODI 10660673
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65.
ODI 10663784
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms as the vehicle shook abnormally and stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times for a diagnosis. The technician was unable to locate a problem and stated that the failures were…
ODI 10649749
Engine
I was turning and drove thru a intersection that is when my car stalled out. I have taken it to the dealer ship and been told that there is nothing wrong with the car. Two weeks later the same thing happened and once again took it back into the dealership. I just got it back on friday and what do you know the car keeps acting like it is going to stall out. Don't get me wrong the people at the dealership are nice,…
ODI 10606866