Nissan Sentra Reviews

Brand new 2016 Sentra SV. As of today I have had the car for 6 days. When I test drove it Wed June 17 it had 12k. I got what I thought was amazing deal. 0% interest, 0 down, open ended loan. Great for a brand new car. Tuesday June 21 on my way home from work first stoplight I came to foot on the brake and car was shaking badly. I had it in eco mode so I popped that out. Took a few seconds to get through light but for the rest of the way home I would put it in eco mode when coming to a stop to see if it did it again. It didn't. Wed June 22 get in car to leave for gym. Car wouldn't start. Second attempt it started but shook badly. In park. (Now I had 647km on it as Sat night I drove it to London to try out the different modes. Sport, eco and regular. Tried the cruise control too. Seemed fine.)

I bought a 2015 Nissan Sentra in October 2015 with only 7 miles. In Feb. my car ended up in the shop with "computer problems" after stalling and dying 3 different time styles at red lights. In the middle of very high traffic areas trying to take it to the dealer. In May my car died on the road and the torque converter was shot. Going down a mountain in weed California. Causing me to miss my first grandbaby's baby shower. With a big rig right behind me. I was stranded for 3 hours on the side of the road as they told me towing was not a part of my warranty. My husband finally went through our private insurance. They replaced my transmission. 2 weeks later we were back in the shop because a grommet fell from the AC onto the transmission. The day after I got it back I was going up a hill to go to the movies with a few friends and my car bogged down. She noticed how the AC slowed as well as the car.

I bought a Nissan Sentra, drove it for work, put 45000 miles on it and the struts and shocks are leaking. I've changed the synthetic oil every 3.000 miles, put high octane gas in it, pampered it and just drove it for a living. Haven't hit any bumps, pot holes or other potentially damaging obstructions. Now, per Brakes Plus, and I saw it for myself, my struts are leaking which can cause my tires to wear out quickly. If an automobile is of good quality, the mileage shouldn't make a difference. You can rack up the miles on a Honda and it keeps on running flawlessly... not so the Nissan. Now I'm feeling a wobbling in the front end upon acceleration and have had the tires rotated. I'm worried that the automobile that I paid so much for and still owe an arm and a leg for, will turn craps on me before paying it off.

Have 2013 Nissan Sentra that we bought new. Car has 29,000 miles on it as wife's trip to work is short. She heard some crunching sound in the transmission and the car started to die when put into gear. I actually took a car stethoscope and listened to the trans down by the back firewall and it sounded like gears grinding. I tried to look for trans dip stick, but manual basically says "owner no touch" and I couldn't find the dip stick anywhere. Took it to dealer. A few days later he calls and says -- "cars all set!" I said "Well... What did you do to fix it?" "Oh, we put a remanufactured transmission into it." You think they would call and ask your permission first? When I get ready to sell it, do I have to tell the person I sell it to that it has a remanufactured trans? Will they buy it? Is my resale shot now? Did I just lose $12,000 resale value? Sorry, but Nissan should give us a new car and let them sell this one with a remanufactured trans in it.

I got my 2013 Nissan Sentra in July 2015 with 100,000 mile extended warranty. It had 60,000 miles on it. After about 2-3 weeks of driving the car I noticed the RPM was running around 3-4 and sometimes hesitant. I took it to Nissan and they told me that it was a recall on the CVT and that should fix the problem. Well it didn't! The car got worse. I took it back to Nissan for them to tell me the transmission fluid needed to flushed and the warranty wouldn't cover the transmission because the fluids were dirty. Why am I responsible for dirty transmission fluid???

I bought a brand new 2010 Nissan Sentra from Brampton North Nissan for $33,200.00 including extended warranty up to 80,000KM or until April 2017. At 64000KM the car began to stall, check engine light and traction signal continually come on. The car won't start when it is cold, hard start, shudders when I am driving, sometimes smell of gasoline when it's started and a host of other problems. When this problem began in 2014, I took the car back to Brampton North Nissan where I bought it. They did a diagnostic test and told me that nothing was wrong with the car. Then when I went to pick it up from their parking lot the car did not start.

I purchased my Sentra 16 brand new 2015, had 13 miles on it. I'm at 6000 and I already need a new transmission. Really Nissan?!

I purchased my Nissan Sentra new, 10 miles on it and I decided this time to buy all the toys in it. First I started getting vibration problem and low gas mileage. I had a recall to fix that problem but then started getting more vibrations in the car which loosen the hood latch and heat shield. Then my wife and I drove to Myrtle Beach from Massachusetts. After the first night in Myrtle Beach I went down to start up my car and the engine was making a loud noise and the engine rpm was over six which I could not stop. We took it to a local Nissan dealership who could not find anything on the computer.

I filed a complaint with Nissan because my Nissan Sentra's transmission went out on it. I've read reviews and this is very common. I believe it's unfair to sell cars that will break down on you with low mileage. I am going to surrender the car even if it ruins my credit. I've always bought from Toyota and those cars last me forever. Like I told Nissan, I have a 32-year-old car that has not given me a problem until a month ago and it only needs the radiator, other than that the car is fine. So I don't understand why a two-year-old car would break down so fast. I am very disappointed with Nissan. I am also contacting the news so they can give warning to consumers that are or might be victims of Nissan's crappy products.

Bought a 2013 Sentra SV from Metro Nissan of Redlands. From the beginning I noticed that the car shuttered on acceleration. This led to loss of acceleration at various times and car had NO POWER. Took into Redlands Nissan dealership. They claim the computer needed to be reset and was completed by them under warranty. Over the next few months the same problem would occur again at various times. Finally took it back to Redlands Nissan and wouldn't you know it, I'm out of warranty! So this time they tell me that I needed a new transmission (quoted on paperwork $3675.00 for a remanufactured transmission).

Purchase the 2013 Nissan Sentra last month February 2016 with 31,000 miles. It's the worst car I have ever owned, don't know where to start. The side panel on the floor came off when I was stepping out, the passenger side rubber is coming off. The air bag light comes on and off as it pleases, and now when I turn on the air conditioner or heat it vibrates like crazy. I will never buy a Nissan again, never had this problem with a car and I owned a Ford for 11 years.

Bought my 2013 Nissan Sentra SV in Sept. 2014. CVT transmission broken at 124,000 miles. What a rip off! Had Hondas at 300,000 miles with no train problem. Outside my warranty and they want $3800 for a remanufactured train. 12,000 mile warranty.

I got my 2014 Sentra May 2014. In December 2015, a year and a half later with only 15,000 miles on the car, I started to hear a clinking sound when turning the wheel. And with a road trip to Nashville coming up I knew I needed to take my car in. I took it to the dealership I bought it from and they come back to tell me the front suspension and strut bearings need replaced!!! WHAT?? The car has 15,000 miles on it how is this possible!!! Luckily this was under warranty.

This was my first brand new car. Bought it with only 25 miles. Here are a list of problems I have had with the car since the purchase. At 3,000 miles: Rear Brakes "drums" had a piston problem and rattled. Took it in and they were replaced and the problem never came up again. At 45,000 Miles I took the car in to get the Recalls flashed which were an Airbag passenger sensor and CVT transmission Flash. Didn't notice anything different in shifts or smoothness and haven't had any problems.

I bought a Nissan Sentra 2014 in June 2014. Car had 30 miles when I bought it. I drove 90 miles a day to work; mostly highway mileage. I had notice that my RPM kept going way up when driving the car, especially if I stop and had to move again. Then I started to hear a rattle noise. Lucky me I took the car to my mechanic. He told me that the transmission was bad. I took it to Nissan dealer. They confirmed that it was the transmission. I barely made the warranty. My mileage is at 59,173.

I have read all of the consumer comments on here and before moving forward with my story, I wanted to let everyone know that I am the only consumer reported whom has taken this story to network news, as a matter of fact it airs tonight at 5 central standard time on ABC channel 7 Chicago. The reporters did mention that if more people come forward with their issues regarding their Nissan's, the general public could be made aware of the unreliability and warranty flaws of this car company. Unfortunately, one of me will not be enough to bring this car company down or get a big wig, such as Carlos Ghosn to reconsider recalling all the issues experienced with Nissan Sentras. I ask all of you to please reconsider.

The transmission has gone out on my 2013 Nissan Sentra at 74K. I have had no response from Nissan Consumer Affairs. The dealership is giving me the runaround. The CVT Transmission should not go out. Why only a 60K warranty???

I bought a 2013 Nissan Sentra, and just recently start giving me problems with the transmisison at about 82,000 miles. But today was the worst, because I had a lot of places to go to because of my work, I was not able to because the car had no power. And even though I put the pedal to the metal it was not going any faster than may be 5 to 10 miles. And as soon as started to pick up speed, if I got to a stop or a red light, same thing happened again. I'm going to the dealer tomorrow, but with everything I've been reading from other people in this site, I'm not looking forward to what they're going to say. Wish me luck!!!

Nissan Sentra 2013 - Filled car with regular gas on a Saturday. Car then would not start. Towed it to the nearby Nissan dealer. They claimed it was the fuel pump. Replaced the fuel pump. When I picked up the car, it REEKED of gasoline. Did not dissipate until one week later. Then one week later, the check engine light came on and gas cap loose light. Returned car to Nissan dealer. They said they had to reprogram the computer/chip. OK done in 15 minutes. One week later, check engine light is on again. I am furious! I drive over 300 miles per week to work and do not feel safe anymore in this car.

I purchased my Sentra SR 2014 about two years ago, 38k miles. A few weeks back took in the car for the CVT reprogramming of software, apparently a voluntary recall. After they reprogrammed the CVT software I noticed the engine was vibrating more than usual. Took it into the dealer and they told me that I needed new tires, that it was not worth rebalancing the old tires. Fine, I did that. Nope, vibration persisted. I took the car back, they told me they could not reproduce the problem. The vibration persisted. One day it occurred to me try and rev the engine while in neutral, Sure enough, around 2200 RPM, there is a strange vibration. Took the car back to Coral Springs Nissan, in Coral Springs Fl. I showed them what I had discovered and they kept my car to assess.

This is a new 2015 Nissan Sentra S model with only 1100 miles on it. I have made two test trips in my new car to see what it would do in our mountains here in North Carolina. On I-26 north, I had the car in the economy mode of operation - overdrive - cruise control on and set at 65 mph. Car had some issues of straining while going up these mountains for some unknown reason. Engine and transmission didn't seem like it was working together in unison. Next trip was I-40 west and mostly flat all the way into Tennessee done the same exact way. Again, the straining of the engine and transmission was still noticed on this trip also.

1st problem. Under 35k miles. The paint job is thin. Any little piece of dust would scratch or chip the paint. They would only touch up the chips but never rectify the problem. 2nd problem. 37k miles. Then the white paint started turning a brownish tint. Still no resolution. Was told I was now out of warranty. 3rd problem. 48k miles. Key fob wasn't working. I previously had another party put in a remote starter. They wouldn't look into the problem until the remote starter was removed. Had it removed. Paid for dealership to run diagnostics to find nothing wrong. They replaced the battery and that solved the problem.

I purchased my Sentra the summer of 2014. I drive a lot and have put 34k miles on the car. All mainly highway. November 22 of 2015 I start my car and I immediately hear a strange rotational sound coming from the engine bay. As I accelerated the noise became louder and lower as I decelerated. I work on piston aircrafts "I know that this is not a normal sound that is coming from my Sentra." I immediately took it to the dealer because I was not going to wait and see what was going to happen later on. The dealer that I took my car to has always been great with awesome staff. I drove the car with one of the service members and they identified the sound as not being normal. They gave me a loaner for the weekend and on the Monday morning I get a call. "We ordered you a new transmission, it should be here in the next couple of day." WAIT, WHAT? A NEW TRANSMISSION, that is a Huge RED FLAG.

I bought my Nissan Sentra new in 2013. The transmission has had issues from day one. Transmission was replaced at 25,000 miles and that didn't correct the problem. It would still rev up at times when trying to shift around 2 rpms. I took it back to Kim's Nissan and was told they could not duplicate the problem yet when I drop off the parking lot the car had the same issues. I drove it another 1500 miles and the transmission is totally gone again in this car. I filed for arbitration on the first install of the transmission and was denied. I am going to file for arbitration again. I will not trade this piece of junk in and eat the loss. Nissan should have to cover the loss... They made a piece of junk!!!

I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra bought brand new, never had any problems. In 2014 my timing belt changed because it was old and rusting. No problem with car. From Oakland to San Pedro's twice, to Bear Lake, Yosemite. And it now still runs great. Oil change yearly, it's just the car you get maybe the case that wasn't together properly. Nissan will last you a lifetime as well as Toyota, if the car is not just thrown together.

Just bought 2013 Nissan Sentra, transmission problem the first month and replaced. Car decelerated on Mass Pike immediately to complete stop in middle of highway in traffic, had to jump out and run to side of road. It was replaced, 3 weeks later same thing happens, on highway and car comes to complete stop in the middle of highway with oncoming traffic. Car is dead again and in shop, I am afraid to take it back. I got online and see all the same complaints. Are they waiting for a death? I am waiting to hear what they say is wrong then will call car dealership.

I purchased my 2010 Sentra new. It now has 125,000 miles. I began to notice certain symptoms so I took my car for diagnostics at two different Nissan dealerships. I told the first dealership I thought it might be the transmission. They kept my car all day and could not recreate the problem. They told me that there were known transmission issues on my car. They told me I had an extended warranty of 125,000 miles. When I said with my luck they'd figure it out at 126,000 miles, the service guy said they'd honor it anyway.

I have a 2013 Nissan Sentra. Took the car to see what the heck is wrong with it. A service manager from Nissan told my hubby to get the heck out of this car. He stated Nissan is aware of the problems and they AREN'T doing anything about the transmission because they can't seem to narrow or troubleshoot where the problem is in the transmission. I have had my car for 2yrs and this is crazy to think about replacing the vehicle. When you replace the vehicle, they are going to add the balance into another car which is NOT fair. My car idle up going into second gear and airbag light is on for the passenger seat and no one is in it. It is making a ticking sound. I am so pissed off right now, it is crazy. People don't care about other people's safety. It is all about the DOLLAR. UGGG. Sorry people. I will NEVER recommend or purchase another NISSAN.

I live in Missouri. I purchased a new 2015 Nissan Sentra. The stereo has not worked properly since the car was delivered/purchased. The radio stations are fuzzy and the satellite radio cuts out constantly. I took the car back to the dealership and reported the issue within the first week. The car has been in for the same issue more than 5 times now, over 5 months. First, I was told that everything checked out with the diagnostic. I brought it in again a few days later. Service manager says "Ok, we've had a few that we had to replace the head units in, but that usually takes care of the issue." This should have been a clue. I waited 2 weeks, the service manager at the dealership ordered the wrong replacement head unit. Another 2 weeks, they replaced the head unit. It was SO LOUD!!!

Bought 2013 Nissan Sentra new with 5 miles on it. Has given good service in past. Car decelerates periodically. Dangerous when getting in traffic. Brought to dealer 3 times, they say they can't duplicate problem. Yet don't drive 30+ miles we drive one way. We paying second note since problem started, at dealer now.

After 100k & 4 years of having my Nissan Sentra SE 2011, I am having the exact same issues as others have posted about the CVT transmission and my car losing power going uphill on the way to Vegas and Arizona and will not leave second gear. Nissan said, "It's a safety for the transmission," but there has to be a problem because it's not normal when a semi passes you on the freeway! It is also not safe to be driving 80 miles an hour and then your car dropped down to second gear to 65 mph! At one point I can only go 50 miles an hour?? This needs to be checked into or recalled before somebody has an accident by being hit from the back.

2013 Nissan Sentra SR was brought in for cvt recall. Car was running fine when brought in. After recall was done, car broke down and transmission went out before I got home. Dealership indicated that recall had nothing to do with it going out... Stated I had burnt fluid in the transmission, and it happened over time. The car has 90,000 due to work traveling, but still, I do not expect a car, 2 years old, for the transmission to go out. And, Nissan said it was not their responsibility and offered no assistance in repairs - It's a $3500+ fix. I'm not happy with Nissan and will probably never buy another one. And, I will advise others not to buy - a new car should last longer than that. I put 280,000 on a Honda with no issues at all. THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING A NISSAN.

I'm the original owner of an immaculate 2010 Nissan Sentra SR with only 21K miles. It's garage kept and looks showroom floor new. The engine started making a tapping noise so I immediately took it to the Nissan dealership (Fred Anderson Nissan of Raleigh, NC. 919-787-0254). I was told by Colby my car has low compression in cylinder #2 and the engine needs to be replaced at a cost of $7686.00. I was instructed by the Nissan dealership to contact Consumer Affairs for assistance since it was unusual that a vehicle with 21K miles needs a new engine. On 3 September 2015 I spoke to Mark in the Consumer Affairs office and was assigned a case number. The next day Megan called from the same office and I explained to her my situation.

Nissan Sentra 2013. Horrible car! We bought it brand new at the Nissan in Kansas City off of the Tiffany Springs exit - 70K miles later and the transmission went out. The factory warranty expired at 60K. The dealership now wants $3700 to replace it. I would not recommend a Nissan to anyone.

2013 Nissan Sentra new from dealer. The catalytic converter tore apart at 100,000 and transmission gave in at 120,000 miles. Not to mention the brakes hardly work above 90 mph. Always kept up with maintenance and repairs that the dealership recommend. These cars appear to have a short life span. Aren't really worth it.

I have a 2007 Nissan Sentra that I bought 3 years ago. I take care of the car like I should. Over the past year I have had endless problems with the car. First I had 4 flat tires within 2 months, the battery died on me 4 separate times. The last time it died it turned out that I needed a fuel pump replaced. I also replaced the battery. The brakes were also replaced. The air condition also blew out randomly one day. These are all problems that could've just occurred. I had a trip to Chicago, a 5-hour drive, that I was preparing for. I had an oil change right before. On my way back I started smelling oil, I was 2 hours away from home. My speedometer had froze at 0, once on the way up here and another on the way back. I stopped to put in gas and the smell of oil was stronger. I decided to call my mechanic so I could go asap as soon as I got into town.

We purchased a Sentra from a dealership after finding on online on web sales at Raceway Nissan. Spoke with internet sales on the evening before we were going to test drive. That morning arrive by appointment and we were told that at close the night we spoke with them the car got sold. But then they brought us out a newer and even less miles to test drive and would give it to us for the same price. It was a 2010 Sentra with 20 something thousand miles on. We did and at the end of signing we went home. First week the pin came out of the gear shifter and the engine was making noise. Took it back so many times. Gear shifter broke twice, 2 transmissions, broke straight, no key for the trunk then a new engine which we had to fight Nissan for. Much more I can't even go into everything and all this in less than 1 1/2 yrs of owning it.

We own a 2011 Nissan Sentra with only 74k miles. We have been having problems with the "CVT" transmission. When climbing hills, the trans will not shift down, the vehicle loses RPMs & power, causing the vehicle to lose speed. It appears to happen when the vehicle has warmed up to operating temperature. This is a very real SAFETY issue, which to my knowledge, Nissan has yet to confirm as being an issue. How many fatalities will it take until Nissan confirms they have a real problem and submit a recall to rectify the problem!

Nissan Sentra SL Model -- CVT Transmission failure at 78000 Km. Nissan needs to recall these vehicles.

Mechanic says "burnt valve" common in the Nissan Sentra engine and it was just a matter of time! Check engine light on, then flashing, sent us on a wild goose chase replacing spark plugs twice and 4th cool, and finding a neat 3 inch slit at the bottom of the air intake hose... still flashing check engine light. And by the way, Nissan would have charged $200 just to change the spark plugs because they are so hard to get to! So all that work later and another diagnosis by someone I trust yields a 2000$ fix of a burnt valve. How expensive will any further praises be! That's 2011 Nissan Sentra with 105,000 highway miles.

I purchased a 2013 Nissan Sentra and after only 40 thousand miles and less than 3 years the transmission went out. They told me there would only be 15 thousand miles warranty left on the new transmission they put in the car not the 60 thousand miles that was on the original transmission which I thought was horrible. If this transmission does not last you will have to put money out of my own pocket. Plus I have seen on this website lots of people that received extended warranties on transmissions that they had replaced in their cars. I was told it was a case to case choice.

Does not shift right. The trans. does not belong in this car. Cvt trans. is a big no no.

It is a lemon. My 2013 Sentra transmission has been replaced 4 times (twice in 1 week, twice). I am not getting a return call from Nissan customer affairs department. What is the process to get the car replaced? If there needs to be a class action suit then how do we start that process?

After only 3000 miles a noise (whining) developed with some slowing when CVT changes gears. Now have 10K miles and noise has increased in intensity most times. Stopped in at one dealer and they pretend not to hear the whining sound.

I bought my Nissan Sentra July of 2014 from Tri-Cities Nissan. I love it don't get me wrong and the gas mileage is great but my problem I'm having is when I go up a hill it comes to a complete stop and skips and shift straight to 2nd but it's almost like it will not make it up the hill. It's kinda scary it also rolls backwards when on a hill. I didn't think they were supposed to do That but correct me if I am wrong... Has anyone else had this problem?

I bought a Nissan Sentra 2.0 SV 3 weeks ago in Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil and the radio with Bluetooth is a very old version. The bluetooth does not accept recent cellphones. Only cellphone which are not produced anymore so you can receive. You will need to use the cellphone to make calls, which results in fines, if the traffic guard catch you. If Nissan sells a model 2015/2016 you expect to have a bluetooth which is updated to new phones. The Nissan SAC informed me that they cannot do anything. With other words it my problem, when you buy a Nissan 2015/2016, I did not expect this from a car company like Nissan. Before you buy a Nissan Sentra 2.0 SV you need to check first whether your phone is compatible to the Bluetooth, otherwise you will get a car with an old bluetooth system. Also the headlights are not very bright and had to change them with Neon lights. It is very very dangerous driving this car at night with the genuine headlights.

Bought a 2012 Sentra from a Nissan dealer on May 28, 2015. Initially I noticed that a front tire kept going low. Next I hear a rattling noise when I accelerate and I get a banging sound when turning the wheel. I have had the car 6 weeks and have been back to the dealer 4 times. They agree that the tire keeps going low and say that it needs front struts. They also claim to have checked exhaust hangers saying that was where the rattling noise was from. To make a long story short to date they have repaired nothing. The car still rattles, the struts still bang, and the tire continues to go low setting off the sensor. Now they say I have to wait until they have a loaner vehicle so that they can fix the car. That's the dealership and I have only 2 weeks to use the lemon law in my state.

I got a used Nissan Sentra 2002. I had it for three months and it worked fine. But now while driving it turns off and don't know what it is. I wish there was a solution for it. I can't be spending money in every check in country like El Salvador where we get paid just survive.

I bought this car brand new out of the dealership. 0 miles on it. My dad decided to get me a Sentra because it had good safety reviews and I needed a good car to commute to work. At about 8k miles, my dad decided to drive it and he noticed that the car wouldn't speed up properly and it would make a grinding sound when trying to pick up speed. I took it to the dealership, of course they said there was nothing wrong with it. I took it 2 more times as I was trying to prove to them there was something wrong with it. Still they didn't do anything. Finally one day I was driving to work when my car stopped speeding, the fastest it would go was 35 mph!

I bought a brand new 2015 Nissan Sentra in Feb 2015 at Metro Nissan in Redlands, Ca. In 5 months I've realized the transmission is not running well. As with other complaints. When I come off the freeway it starts jerking as if I popped the clutch, it's an automatic BTW. It has also done this when simply leaving a parking lot. Also when accelerating from a stop the transmission is really rough. As if there is no 1st gear. Also when I put the car in reverse sometimes, not all the time, it clunks really loudly and rough. No rhyme or reason. Took it to the dealership today and of course everything is fine. No codes showing up. Running smoothly. So I guess I'm lying.

Well took it in for brakes again. Had a wreck on Feb 13 2015 - got it fixed. Shop had it 4 mo - had it back 2 weeks. The brakes still not working. I was told the anti lock brake catching at slow speeds. Tri-Cities Nissan keeps saying it's fine. I almost wreck due to driver side locking in and passenger side pulsating at 10 mile/hr. I'm gonna get kicked in that car.

I bought a Nissan Sentra in 2012 and just a few months ago I noticed that my oil light kept flashing. While I was driving one day the oil light stayed on. Once I reached my destination, I checked my oil and there was no oil in the car. I took it to the dealership and they stated that there were no leaks or anything and refilled the oil in my car. Less than 4 weeks later the oil light started to flash again so I took it back to the dealership and now they are stating that my engine might be burning oil and if that is the case I may need to get a new engine. Really?!!! I only have 74,000 miles on my car and I bought my car three years ago brand new. I will fight this!

The car slips & doesn't change gears properly. The car's whining noise comes and goes and so does the problem. Dealership said it sounds like the transmission, but since I bought the car used it had about 58,000 miles on it when I bought it in 2010. It now has about 115,000 miles and the same problem in the summertime now. Also doesn't get very good gas mileage about 25 mpg. When I bought the car I was told that it would get 35 mpg and this has never happened. I can't afford a new or used transmission. I'm on a fixed income. So you got on the internet and saw that a lot of people are having transmission problems, why has there been no recall with all the transmission problems. Dealership says I have no rights since car was bought used and the problem did not show up for 4 months later.

I purchased a Nissan Sentra 2015 on 3/31 and told them I wanted LoJack installed. The next morning, I called to speak with somebody because I didn't want LoJack. I was given the run around for about a week that they were working on getting me a refund. After a week, I was told there is no refunds allowed. I called Nissan corporate headquarters, no help there. I paid for car in cash. I just want money back for LoJack and it's not installed.

I love my Nissan Sentra not going to lie. When I first got it I did have an issue and came online to see if people were having the same issue and they were. My accelerator wasn't accelerating. I took it in also water got into my headlight. It happened to be that the water messed up the computer and wasn't letting it know when to accelerate. They fixed the problem, now works perfect.

As to the review I read about this. I have the same problem - bought brand new 2011 Nissan Sentra Sr. 87000 miles all highway - 6 trips to Boston. After 45 minutes into the commute the motor bogs down, trans won't shift low or out of over drive, no codes. Nissan wants 270 to change the oil and won't gaurantee this will fix it. Mfg date is 2010 but they say it's a 2011. 2010 is gaurantee to 120000 miles but mine isn't. Never going to buy Nissan again.

April 28, 2015, my transmission went out on my 2008 Nissan Sentra. I called the Nissan Consumer Affairs and they had instructed me to take my car to the dealership to have it checked by a technician and put in a claim to fix it. I took it to Avondale Nissan Dealership (Bunch of Liars!). They had denied the claim for my Nissan to get fixed. Nissan tried to get me to purchase a new vehicle. ARE THEY CRAZY!!! After contacting Nissan Consumer Affairs 20 times, I finally came to the conclusion that my car was not getting fixed. They said they had an extended program to help people such as myself. I received a call from **, Nissan Consumer Affairs manager, she said the claim had been denied. I feel we should all come together and file a class action against Nissan for knowing they are putting out vehicles with bad CVT problems and passing them on to consumers. I am telling people DO NOT BUY A NISSAN!!!

Hi. I'm new here, read a lot of interesting problems but can't find similar to mine. I bought a 2011 Nissan Sentra brand new one owner. Just the other day I was driving, as I got off the highway I stopped at a light and once it turned green tried to gas it but it doesn't move. I tried to put it in L nothing, reverse nothing car revs but doesn't accelerate. Took it to a mechanic they said transmission is gone. Really disappointed, 4 years and cars transmission went. Would not recommend to anyone. 8th Nissan in the family and I'm worried now because they are all cvt.

2011 Nissan Sentra just stopped moving in rush hour traffic. Needs a new transmission. The dealership won't cover it. I will never purchase another Nissan. I have always had Toyota's and they last me years/over 200,000 miles with no problems. Got a good deal on the Sentra but will never buy a Nissan again.

Purchased this car new Oct 2014. Noticed a vibration issue when I got home from dealership (live about 100 miles from dealer). When I drive in normal mode at a steady speed of 20, 40, 60 or 80 kilometers an hour there is a distinct vibration felt through the steering wheel, through the accelerator pedal and the chassis. You can also hear a noise from the vibration. Worse in ECO. Dealer replaced the transmission with not even 500 km on the odometer. Made absolutely no difference as vibration still there. Worse on cold days. The vibration can be alleviated somewhat by driving in sport mode.

I purchased a 2014 Nissan Sentra SR in August 2014. Within 1 week of purchase, we noticed the car would start to shutter when coming to a stop. Called the dealer right away and they told me to bring it in. I was provided a rental. Later that day, received a call stating everything was normal, no issues. Ok so let it go for a few months. It continued, I knew this was not normal. Called service again, took car back, drove with them in the car.... Said they didn't feel it. I told them I'm going to keep coming back. 3rd time, took the car... Finally a service adviser said "I FEEL IT." Ok now to find out. So they then said it was the software and that it needed to be reset. I want to say they called it the EPC or EPU, something like that. So it got "fixed". No it didn't.

I bought a Nissan Sentra 2013, because I had a good experience with my 2005 Sentra. Well I have a huge problem with the 2013. It has 61,000 miles and it just stop working. The motor turns, but does not come on. I had a mechanic hook up a hand held device and does not show any codes. I am going to have it towed to the dealership so they can stiff me with whatever they want, Cause I sure don't know what's wrong with it. They can claim whatever and I'll never know. I'm done with Nissan. Beware, hopefully my message will help someone.

I bought new car of Nissan Sentra SR. This is my first new car in my life!! And you know, it is giving me a problem from the day first!! As per car specification, the fuel tank is supposed to have 13.4 gallon. But when I filled from the empty tank, it was filled in just 10 gallons. Car door automatically opens and close and as per the dealer, it is normal!! As per Nissan claim, the car gives 40 MPG on highway. However I found that I am getting 29 MPG on highway and when we talked with the dealer, he said we see the car and after that he suppressed the performance (pick up), and now still I am getting 34 MPG on highway but with no power. Car is now running like a bull cart!! The dealer said it is max that the car always gives.

I bought a NEW 2013 Nissan Sentra SV at about 1,300 miles every time I would go to brake the car would shake and even if I let the brake go it hesitates to go forward. I took it in to Nissan they said it was normal. Well the problem started to get worse and worse. I took it back still normal and then my engine would shake my whole passenger seat. I took it back again and they said the transmission was bad so they replaced it. I received the car, however it still shakes and while braking it shakes worse. They are telling me this is normal so I tried another Sentra with the mechanic same year and model and it does not do what mine does. I asked for a dealer buyback they declined.

This car sucks in the snow. When trying to climb a slippery hill, if the wheels start spinning, the transmission cuts power to the wheel and you lose your momentum. Really bad bad idea. Plus, this was a lease my '84-year old mother did and the dealer really screwed her over. I will never ever deal with them.

Well, I have a problem but I don't see it in any of the other feedback that's on here. Anyway my car is making a whistling sound when the heat is on. When I cut off the heat it doesn't make any noise. I don't know if it's because it's cold! But it shouldn't be doing that. & my air bag light comes on sometimes & it says off. Could someone tell my why these things happen PLEASE. ONLY if you know. Please don't respond if you don't know. THANK YOU!

We bought a new 2013 Nissan Sentra for our daughter. It is about 1 1/2 years old with about 17,000 miles on it. She was on her way home from school, in stop and go traffic, and had just accelerated when she attempted to stop again. She said she tried to stop but the brake pedal went all the way to the floor with no resistance. Then she tried pumping them and they locked up and the car wouldn't stop. So, she rear ended the car in front of her and BOTH of the airbags deployed. No one was in the car with her and there was nothing in the passenger seat. I contacted Nissan because I learned that the NHTSA was investigating these cars for brake problems. I requested an inspection and they sent someone to retrieve the data off the EDR. Of course, they could not find anything wrong with the car and the data did not show any brake failure.

Please let me know if anyone else is experiencing a similar problem, or have a suggestion with how to deal with my situation. I recently bought a brand new 2014 Sentra SR and have yet to make a payment on it. Whenever I gradually increase my speed from a crawl or stop up to 40 miles an hour, the transmission will suddenly shoot from 2000 rpm up to 3000 rpm and then back down to 2000 rpm. I am nervous that this is the beginning of a much larger issue. I have taken the car back to the dealership and the service dept. informs me that the car checks out fine and that this is typical with the CVT transmission in the 2014 and 2015 Sentra's, because it is a two stroke engine as compared to a four stroke in the Altima's. It is annoying as hell.

After leaving SeaWorld in San Diego on 12/20/14, my wife had our Sentra start lurching on the freeway. She called me (I was ahead of her on the I-15 in our Pathfinder) and we got off the freeway in Escondido. As we left the freeway, she heard a bang in the engine compartment. My adult daughter and my two granddaughters (ages 22 months and 7 months) were in the car with my wife. My 83 year old (heart patient) father, my future son in law and my 3 year old grandson were in the Pathfinder. We were all now in a darkened parking lot in Escondido; not a great area to break down. I drove the lurching Sentra to a restaurant parking lot and called for a tow truck, as I thought the transmission went out. My wife drove everyone home in the Pathfinder and I stayed in San Diego with my brother.

I have a 2008 Nissan Sentra. I got it brand new in 07. Maybe a month after I got it, buttons on the radio just fell off. I asked the service department about it. They said unfortunately the radio is not serviceable. I would have to buy a whole new radio. Also, the ac blower motor went out which is apparently a popular thing to happen to Sentras. Granted, it's older now. I'm not impressed with the electronics Nissan has to offer, but all in all, the engine and transmission stood up to my harsh driving style.

Lemon 2010 Nissan Sentra SR - I bought the car brand new. I heard a knocking noise and took it in and the dealership said they had to replace the engine. What? This was a brand new car. I bought a brand new car so I would not have to deal with any mechanical issues. Not even a year later, I hear the knocking noise again and take it in and they inform me that the engine needs to be replaced again! I complained and Nissan extended the warrant. My warranty expired last week and guess what? My car died twice while I was driving 55 mph. Just died with no warning. Luckily, I did not get hit by anyone and had to shove it into park and restart it.

I am having transmission problems with my new Sentra. Dealership is telling me I'm the first one who has had this problem. They had my car for a day and said nothing wrong with transmission. I had a rumble, they said that was the air box. Not fixed.

Bought a 2014 sentra in April. When I left the lot 15 minutes later the stereo went out. Took it back, they said the fuse went out. The next time they said a wire was loose. It's now January stereo still going out.

2014 nissan sentra - Car jerks at times when coming to a stop, usually at around 10 miles and under. Have taken it twice to the dealer and their respond so far has been unable to replicate.

I purchased an older used 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R. While the offer was too good to pass up on, I did my research on it and am mechanically inclined and it is a far, far more problematic vehicle in comparison to some of the Nissan's I drove from the late 90's. The SE-R engine, as well as the normal 1.8L have several serious glaring issues such as sucking up loose screws from the intake manifold, inhaling loose materials from the pre-catalytic converters, and even less serious things like defective fuel pressure regulators. While these issues are fairly easy to fix, Nissan did not properly recall or publish information about them and the effort they put in to fixing it over the following 10+ years clearly shows by the reviews here. These are not safety hazards and therefore no recalls were issued, simply service bulletins.

Heading out to run an errand. Jump in my 2014 Nissan Sentra SV start car and let it idle for about 30 seconds, put it in reverse to back out and when I back out of the parking space the car shuts off and rolls while I am still in reverse. Engine was dead. I put the car in park and hit the start button again, engine started but shut off again. Started a third time and I was able to drive away. I had already used the earlier that day so it was not a cold start. So far it has not happened again.

I bought a 2013 Sentra Nissan with 10,000 miles on it. 3 days after having it, I had to return it because a loud noise was coming from the rear end. BOTH rear brakes needed to be replaced, with 10,000 miles?? Ok, well so be it. Now 6 months later I get a knocking sound in my engine. After calling Nissan to make an appointment to have it looked at, they say that when these cars get cold, that is normal! No, that should NOT be normal. It sounds like a defect. I will keep you posted as to what they tell me in 7 days.

We purchase a New 2014 Nissan Sentra SL to make sure I won't have any problem for at least 5-6 years, but I was wrong. 3 weeks after I bought the car I have issue with the navigation car stereo - it hangs up. I went to the dealer and they order new stereo. After a month I received a call that they have the stereo. Go back to the dealer and found out that they order the wrong parts. It take 5 months before they totally replace it. November 28, 2014 after 11 months I have notice that my engine has an oil leak. My car has only 4,959 mile on it. I send back to that dealer and they say that they need to change the seal and gasket. They said maybe the leak come from tourney converter. A new car that I purchased now has a major issue. Buying a Nissan is like buying problem and junk.

2014 sentra - Well, my car doesn't even have 9,000 miles on it yet and every time I'm slowing down, the whole front end shakes. Took it in to the shop. They say it's normal and everything is fine. Now it feels like something in my tires is loose, almost like I have a flat but guess that normal also. Don't understand how new car rides so horrible. I would take it back in but I'm sure everything is fine from their standpoint. Just hope it's nothing too bad that causes a wreck. Oh well, I really like Nissan till now. 20,000 for a car, it should be a smooth ride for least a year.

2014 Nissan Sentra with less than 11,000 miles and the transmission is completely defected and almost left me stranded. Arrived at Nissan of New Orleans. After diagnostic was completed, it was confirmed that the transmission was no longer operative! They offered no resolution, not even the courtesy to provide me with transportation home. I was furious! It's the weekend and no transportation. They gave me the lame excuse that they couldn't provide a rental until Monday Nov 24th. My new car has a warranty, but my concern of receiving another defective transmission for the same model. I am totally disappointed with Nissan's poor quality vehicle.

I had about 23000 miles on my 2012 Nissan sentra when the transmission had to be completely replaced. Thank goodness for the warranty. But now at 40000 I am now having the same problem with this vehicle. The Nissan sentra seems to be a very cheaply made vehicle and I will never buy another Nissan ever again. Do your homework people, next time you want to buy a car. I didn't so now I'm stuck because past problems with customer care and major problems with the Nissan product. I drove Honda's for many years and had my last one with over 200000 miles on it. I'm sure I will go back to the Honda product.

2010 Nissan Sentra - I love the car besides of the loud engine knock when it's cold. I've only had the car a few months and I just started to notice it now that it's getting cold. The bad part is that it's out of warranty so I just have to live with it. I wished I would of read the reviews before buying this car.

I have a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The car has broke down on me twice. Once on a two-lane highway and another in the rain in the dark... I am now on my third transmission and they refuse to fix it correctly or take the car back. I am so frustrated because I know in another 5 months I will be dead on the road again. I have own 4 Nissans before this with no problems... Now they refuse to take care of their customers or stand behind their products.

I have a 2011 Nissan Sentra. I started hearing all kinds of knocking and the exhaust sounded extremely loud. I took to Midas and they showed me with the car up in the air the exhaust/muffler had come loose at the flange. They told me that it would be wise to replace muffler instead of putting a sleeve on and welding it back on. I didn't really have the money to replace so applied for charge card so I could get the work done and have it done right and not modify anything on the car. The year now is 2014 and the car is a 2011. I don't think there is any reason why I should have to pay for such a costly repair and the car is only 3 years old! I do believe that Nissan should have to cover this expense. Sounds like a faulty problem they have going on with the flange!

This is my second defective vehicle I have purchased new from this company. My Nissan Sentra has had an alignment problem from day one. I took it back 3 times to be told they can't find it. Recommended to go to a second dealership to be lied to, it was not covered. Took it to 3 dealership who aligned it, "free". 3 1/2 months later problem appeared again along with other repairs. Took it to a 4th dealership because I was out of town to find the problem, then wanted to charge me after the work was done without advanced notification. If you are having problems with no satisfaction, file a motor vehicle complaint, an attorney general complaint and all else go to the media.

2014 nissan sentra - Transmission slips when shifting down. It makes a whining noise in the morning when first cranked. All the bushings are bad, the car cracks and pops. Have to slam the trunk to shut it. It wants to veer off the road when driving. Our car is a lemon but the service manager at Scott Evans Nissan says there's nothing wrong but the bushings. We want a new car. This one is a piece of **!!

I have a 2013 Nissan Sentra SV with 25,000 miles and the whole transmission had to be replaced. Dealer could not explain why it went bad. Also with the "New" transmission they would not upgrade the warranty as a "new" car transmission, but only reinstate the one in place. If it is a new transmission, it should have a new warranty life??

On a windy day, vehicle starts drifting, or starts going in other lane or all the sudden without any warning, whirs to left or right. I have a sports and cruiser bike. Even semi-truck passed me vehicle gets whir left or right, like in driving a motorcycle. You have to hold both hands and be aware when it's going to act crazy.

We live on a hill. Lived in this home for 20+ years. Never had an issue coming down the driveway. I turned the car on (2014 Nissan Sentra less than 1500 miles on it) to back out of my driveway. I put the car in reverse and started backing down the driveway. Everything was fine when all of a sudden the car turned off. I tried multiple times to brake and it wouldn't stop. My car went down the driveway which is situated on a hill and hit a utility pole. Once the car bounced off the pole, it came to a stop. I placed the car in park and tried to restart the car.

Bought a brand new 2008 Nissan Sentra. Brakes/Tires are the responsibility of the owner and driving conditions. But most other equipment should be warranted by the manufacturer especially when you trust them and put in thousands of dollars. I've had all oil changes done according to service schedule at dealerships.

Nissan a dirty stinky liar, they advertise 30+miles in city/gallon??? Kiss my **!!! I am happy if I get 23m/g. I have to refill after every 220 miles by 9 gallons of gas???? I am afraid going for a long distance run out of gas middle in the nowhere w/ that garbage toy car. Good for my 3yr. old grandson around the block where he live!!! Also very week engine, no power. The engine screaming & RPM goes up to 4000+. To the "HELL" with Nissan Sentra "PERMANENT" which is a rip-off by NISSAN!!!!!!

I have a 2010 Nissan Sentra (purchased new). Recently, I heard an increasingly loud thumping coming from the front end. Brought it in to have it looked at and they tell me the front struts have essentially fallen apart (their words, not mine). Also, as a result of that, the sway bar is broken - $1500.00. The car has approx. 45,000 miles and is regularly maintained. I called Nissan, per dealer's suggestion, and they opened a case. 4 days later, they call me back and tell me they cannot offer any assistance as this is "routine maintenance". Really? Routine maintenance? I've owned vehicles for 30+ years and NEVER had to replace a strut, never mind after 4 years of ownership. I am a Honda guy that heard great things about Nissan but what a mistake I made. Nissan isn't even close to Honda as far as quality. If you are considering a Nissan, DON'T DO IT. You will regret it.

I had a Nissan Altima for 14 years and love the car. The age had developed rust and seen its day. I bought a 2012 Nissan Sentra expecting the same reliability but, that hasn't happened. I had rotors replaced 3 times in 14 years living in Tobyhanna, PA which has very harsh winters. The rotors had bad rust and needed to be changed to pass inspection. Fine seemed normal. Now I have A 2012 Nissan 2 years 3 months and I needed to replace rotors because of inside rust/thinning and my oil pressure switch also needed replacement. Really! What type of quality material is being used in the newer cars? This is sad and I'll never get another Nissan. I'm in my new complex for 3 years in Mount Pocono, PA. - 21 units, know the neighbors. They have Fords, Chevys, Buick and Saab and in the last 2 years 3 months, no one needed rotors changed or oil pressure switch changed. Very sad I have a money pit car. NEVER AGAIN

Car quickly pulls to the left and right and back again while traveling the highway, all of a sudden and quickly - and is very unsafe. 3 times to the dealership, all 3 times they did a wheel alignment and said the car was fine. It wasn't. So I did the paperwork for the Lemon Law. Nissan sent a regional person (a month later). We drove the car down the highway, first him and then me while another regional person drove a comparable car behind us. We switched cars too, so all 3 could feel the performance of both vehicles.

After reading what other people have posted I wish I would have researched this model and year of car more. I bought my 2005 Sentra used and at least once or twice a year the service engine light comes on. The most expensive was the warped head gasket in June 2013. NOW it is suddenly stopping while driving down the road and of course the service engine light is on again... back to the shop and from what I've read fuel pump? Shame on Nissan for letting people spend their hard earned money on cars that end up in their repair shops more than on the highway. I know that Nissan has our money and could care less about our safety so the only thing I can do now is pay out the money for what should have been a recall Years ago.

Purchased the car for my daughter back in July 2013. Three months later, it started making a knocking noise when warming up in the morning. Called Stadium Nissan, where I purchased it and they kept it for a week and came back and claimed no noise. My daughter picked it up and continued to drive it. We'll I drove it three weeks ago and the noise is louder so I recorded it on my cell so I could have the dealer hear it.

I bought a 2013 new Nissan Sentra. When the mileage was at only 754 miles the accelerator stuck. I was lucky I was on an open road with no traffic because the car was going over 100mph. After several minutes of traveling out-of-control the brakes automatically came on and the car was screeching all over the road. When I finally got it started again the motor revved so loud I had to shut it off. I was on a highway with no traffic that day so, I kept trying to get it started and once I did, I could only drive it at 20mph or if I went any faster it would speed out of control. When I contacted the Nissan dealership where I purchased the car I was transferred to one person to the next and they all said... "Just bring it in". I live over 100 miles away. Needless to say, once I returned the car, I replaced it with another. I thought the Nissan dealership were very unprofessional with any help in the matter.

I bought my Nissan 2002 Sentra GXE from a close friend whose mother has Alzheimer’s and could no longer drive. I have had the car for not even 3 years and it's been one issue after another. Nissans are supposed to be such "great cars" but with just 112,000 and all of them having been changing oil on time, etc.... my engine now needs replacing. I had a Chevy Cavalier that was a 1987 and not only was still running perfectly in 2006 with nearly 200,000 miles on it, but NEVER gave me ONE major issue in all the years I owned it! Besides the usual tires and brake replacements... I never needed to do anything else to that car!

After many complaints, they fixed a rod-bearing failure #3. In 1 month the noise was back, and now I cannot get anyone to say they hear it at the service dept. My neighbors across the street and I can clearly hear the noise!!! I would so much like to get this fixed!!

When cold, my car (2011 Nissan Sentra) would make a bad knocking noise but quiet when warm. Finally had dealer keep it overnight and start it in the morning so they could hear the noise as well, they told me #3 piston was bad and "Nissan didn't know why and neither did they, so Nissan wanted the motor back." They replaced just that part and it seemed to fix the noise for a year, now it's coming back. :( Also car is out of alignment at only 60,000 miles, doesn't this seem odd? Should it be covered under my extended warranty?

I brought this 2009 Sentra Brand new in 2009. Love it. Only thing this crazy thing has happened. I came out the store on 5/19/2014, started the car up and the air came on. I looked and the knob and it was on off. I tried turning the knob back and forth nothing. I have been driving around for a week now, with the ac/heat on no shutting off. I took it to my mechanic, he said he never seen nothing like it.

Nissan Sentra 2008, running fine with very few issues so far... The battery died and had to be replaced a couple of years ago, what could be considered a normal event. But other than that and the engine making a wheezing noise for no apparent reason (it went through the 60K maintenance less than a year ago), it's probably one of the most reliable cars I've ever had. There's one relatively minor issue that I think should be fixed for free by Nissan: the plastic wheel covers, all four, have partially peeled. I saw people complaining about the same thing in Florida, so it's not CT weather-related. And the black paint also on all four wheels has been replaced by a rust cover--street salt could be the culprit used to justify that, but if no other car of mine has any trace of rust, I can only think it was a bad paint job.

I have a 2010 Nissan Sentra that I purchased new in the summer of 2010. My engine has completely gone out on this car with only 61,000 miles. Of course the car is no longer under warranty. I towed the car to the Nissan dealership to try to get them to goodwill me a new engine. After 2 weeks of communication with Consumer Affairs, I received a message from someone else (consumer affairs rep didn't bother to call me back) saying they declined the claim. The service rep at the dealership says he has never seen a engine destroyed like this and he apologized on behalf of Nissan. In the meantime, I will NEVER buy another Nissan in my life. I work with the public and I will make sure I let everyone know about my BAD Experience with Nissan.

I bought a 2014 Nissan Sentra on April 17, 2014, brand new. I have been having problems ever since... My transmission keeps slipping when I start to drive the car. For example when I am at a stop light and the light turn green for me to go, the car would lose power and transmission would slip and jerk. My brakes are giving me a hard time too. You also can hear the transmission shifting. What a nightmare. The dealership mechanic treat you like you're crazy when you tell them about the problem... I am not happy about this new Sentra.

Son has a 2007 Sentra having the same issues as the Pathfinder and other Nissans involved in the class action lawsuit. They should include all Nissans. Transmission overheating even on 3 miles drives on a hot day. A recall should occur.

I own a 2010 Nissan Sentra. I bought it used in December of 2012 and it's had problems ever since. In May of 2013 it died randomly. No lights had been left on and I was confused, I got a jump start and didn't think anything of it. In June of that same year my radio/navigation and all cigarette lighters for my car charger stopped working. One day I just turned on my car and it didn't work. I checked all the fuses and still nothing. Then about once a month, it came on randomly. I couldn't control it or turn it off. It drained my car many times because even turning off my car wouldn't turn off my radio when this occurred.

Under warranty my CVT start making noise with 40k on it. Finally on 60k dealership change it! Same again on 80k, and again on 102k, all under warranty! I contact Nissan, they told me just let them change it! On my question, what if happen again after warranty expire, answer was, "Just contact us and we gonna solve a problem!" It happens again on 150k, dealership wanted 100$ for diagnosis. Nissan said they will help after diagnosis. They gave me a claim number! 100$ later dealer wanted 3500$ for new CVT. The guy was so rude it's not funny at all! I try to call Nissan with claim number. The same agent who gave me an ext number he NEVER CALLED ME BACK!

This is my second Nissan Sentra. One is an S (2007) and the other an SL (2009). Both were bought new at Maroone Nissan in Pembroke Pines (Miami), FL. I have never had any serious problems with either vehicle; they are extremely reliable cars, just normal wear and tear, brakes, batteries, etc. BTW, I also own a 2011 Nissan Versa with 40k. My biggest gripe about all three cars are the low tire pressure lights which drive women crazy (my wife and daughter). My workaround? I removed the bulbs from the instrument panel and now the light never comes on.

A few months after buying the car new, I left the car in the garage for a few days. When I tried to start it the battery was dead. Dealer said all was fine. Then after it happened again, they said that their diagnostic machine said that the battery was bad. They installed a new one. After a couple months, I went on a business trip for a few days, and returned to find that the battery was dead again. Dealer looked at it and said all was fine. Since then, the battery has died 2 times.

STAY AWAY from this piece of crap at all costs. We currently have 8000 miles and have had it back to the dealer 4 times for recalls and I'm looking returning again for another try at fixing one of the same recalls. The passenger air bag signal went on at 461 miles. The dealer tightens a loose connection. BINGO it's back. This time Nissan identifies the issue and does a general recall. Last week the same issue warning light comes on and doesn't go off. So here we go back to the dealer again.

In March of 2013, I bought a brand NEW 2013 Nissan Sentra. The car was always in the shop for an issue. Once it hit 12k the brakes were grinding and there was a loud noise when I would go into reverse. Then I had to slam on the pedal before the car would stop. I worked my up the ladder and got a guy from corporate to come down and look at it. He did confirm that there was an issue. They "fixed" it until a week later. Now if the car sits more than 12 hours, the brake pedal will lock up (it's a push start) and you can't start the car. Then I still have to slam on the brakes before it will stop. Also when I slow down the car it rattles. This car is crap and Nissan hasn't helped in getting it fixed. I'm trying to get it bought back but they say it is not a safety issue... I want this junk car gone and into something that is safe.

Agree with review. Had car twice adjusted and came back. Within 2 to 3 days after dealer adjustment done... the dealer said it was a pulley issue and changing belt would help..... They are wrong...

I bought my 2013 Nissan Sentra brand new in May 2013. The car always had problems. The brakes had a grinding noise and I was told by a Nissan Dealership that they "fixed" it. A day later it comes back. They had the car all day and told me "Oh, we found the problem and we fixed it." That had gone away for a while, but then I had a clunking noise every time I turned the steering wheel. The tire pressure monitoring system does not work. Now I have loud squealing noise when I put the car in reverse and I have to press the brake pedal to the floor before the car stops. The car has about 13k on it and I have had more problems in a brand new car than my last car. I'm a college student and can't keep going to the dealership to get a car fixed. The car is unsafe to drive and I have filed a complaint with Nissan Consumer Affairs and the Attorney General. I now have a representative from Nissan going to look at the car on December 12. I loved the car when I first got it, but now I can't stand the car. I am hoping the car can get fixed and my hassle with the dealerships will be over.

I own a 07 Sentra with a 2.0L engine. Just an FYI to everyone out there hearing rattling noises from their engine, especially during acceleration and when cold - you ARE NOT CRAZY - your modern Nissan 2.0L engine, believe it or not, is equipped with "solid" lifters as opposed to "hydraulic" lifters which every other modern car on earth has. There is NOTHING WRONG with your engine so no worries. Hard telling what engineers were thinking here, but a solid lifter I imagine was used to give the engine a bit more power. However, the issue with these is that they are inherently noisy and need adjusted over time - which NO ONE owning this car is going to do.

I am having brake problems with my 2013 Nissan Sentra. I have visited the dealerships since I purchased in February of 2013. I was recently told that I am applying the brakes too hard that is causing the grinding noises. I don't feel safe driving this vehicle and transporting my family. I have visited the two service departments a number of seven times for the same or similar problems.

I bought a Nissan Sentra 2012 and it was fine for 1+ yrs, but one day, it just stopped. Luckily, I was driving near my house so the speed was low. Turned out a problem with whatever allows the gas to flow to the engine? And they said the main cause is from bad gas. But 2 days before I had noticed another sound which I thought may be related but was not fixed so I take it back and the throttle thing was bent. This was def. a defective. I mean I bought a new car to avoid such issues.

I leased a 2013 Nissan Sentra from Koeppel Nissan in Jackson Heights, Queens. First I notice the car mainly brakes from the front tires and when it's raining, it's worst. I went to the dealer, spoke to David **, the salesman. He says it was because the car was new, try it for a couple of months and if problem persists, to bring the car to their mechanics or service department. When I go there, find the car has 2 recalls. My car was making lots of noise from the brakes. They claim fits the problem but the car starts making same noise. I went to the dealer and talked this time with Mister Pablo ** who told me that for them to help me and put me in another car, the $6000 remaining on the lease was my responsibility.

Since I bought my car (2011 Nissan Sentra), the tire sensor light comes on about every two months. When it first started to happen, they told me this year car had a bad sensor, but it can not be fixed without replacing the entire brain. I was advised to ignore the light and the one time I did I really did have a flat. That could have been the cause of an accident. I have been fighting this for two years and as of today nothing has been corrected. The Asheboro Nissan dealership says Nissan will not pay to fix the problem. They say it is an inconvenience not a problem. I suggest you do not buy this car or any Nissan. They do not stand behind their product.

I bought my 2010 Nissan Sentra in February 2012. Took good care of it and in July 2013 my car cut off and was smoking.. I Received two opinions and they both said I need a new engine.. Of course my manufacturer warranty is expired and the dealer I purchased the car from doesn't want to help either... Upon trying to return the car to the dealer and/or the credit union where I received the loan from, I was told that they don't want the car... Now I have a car that isn't working and $9000.00 to pay on the car. I don't know what to do...

Purchased a 2012 Sentra/used w/ 350 miles. After a few months engine develops a loud knock on startups and knock goes down after warm up but can notice it on acceleration. 2 dealers and 2 complaints each later...they both said they couldn't find anything wrong. They couldn't hear any knocking??? Are they both deaf?? Said it was just the lifters or fuel injectors... right. I read hundreds of complaints from Nissan Sentra owners complaining the same problem on the internet... Last month I took car in for oil/filter change to dealer. They found an oil leak between trans/engine. They tore front axle off, transmission, flywheel to replace a defective rear main engine seal. Major repair job... can you believe that at 8000 miles?? If your still under warranty check for any dirt build up on the bottom of engine between engine/transmission... you may have the same problem. I'm filing BBB complaints against Nissan for selling defective product.

I just bought a 2011 Nissan Sentra last October and although I like the car, the paint job is shabby and thin. I had to get the tail light covers replaced today which were all scratched inside, and the paint job is shabby. Every time I have it washed, there is scratch marks in the paint, random places, and I use to think someone was doing it, but it really looks like it's down to the metal. I went on some recall sites online and they say that their 2011 Sentra has a bad paint job too. I need to know if there is a recall on this year for paint job or have a body shop look at the car at Nissan's expense to see what could be happening. The car has just over 35,000 miles. They told me that it looked like someone was scratching my car, but I believe it's a paint issue. Responsibility should be on Nissan after reading reports of bad paint jobs for that year online.

I am now at a 2nd transmission failure with Nissan. The first was covered under the warranty at 98k miles. Now the 2nd tranny failed at 125k miles. I called Nissan to see if they can help me cover the transmission because I was aware that it was 5k miles over warranty. The Nissan Customer advocate told me that given it was the 2nd transmission and it was only a bit over warranty that they would help financially. Also stated to take it to the dealership and have them submit the paperwork. Once the dealership assessed that it was indeed the tranny that I needed a claim number for the repair. I called Nissan once again to attain a claim number and they then stated that I was misinformed and they would not cover it. I asked for the issue to go to a higher person who can review it.

Bought car for my daughter who will be a new driver. The car has 11,700 miles on it, looks new except for tires. Worn out. Thought maybe dealer switched them out with another car. The car has some major steering issues and now believe that is why tires are worn. Brought it back to dealer and they claim they can't find anything wrong. Don't even believe they checked. Can't let my daughter drive it and have no money to fix. Don't know what to do.

I was first told of a head gasket problem by my local mechanic. I called up Nissan USA to see if they are recalling 2002-2006 year Sentra models since I have read a lot of complaints about the head gasket with these cars. They told me to go to the dealer and have the dealer diagnose the problem and give Nissan USA the report with the cost and the person who I spoke with. When I got to the dealer, the service person told me that the mechanic can't get spark plugs 1 and 4 out because they were threaded wrong.

I leased a 2012 Sentra from Nissan of Garden City, NY. The EPA sticker said 27mpg to 34mpg. I am getting between 10 and 15mpg. I went to Nissan of North America which was a joke. They sent me to Consumer Affairs of Nissan, another joke, took the car in, and they said the car was okay. I went to BBB and EPA, no help. I would like to give the car back and get my money back. Nissan of Garden City said, “We sell them, we do not make them.” I had two Nissan Altimas before the Sentra and got 26 to 29 mpg. I am retired and my Sentra stands in my driveway, too expensive to drive.

I purchased a 2013 Nissan Sentra on April 3rd, 2013. I was involved in an accident on April 9th, 2013. As of this day, May 21 2013, I still do not have anything to drive. The body shop is saying that they cannot find the part to fix the car and it may be around the first week in June that the part may arrive. I have been without a vehicle for almost two months now.

My husband and auto body shop called them and told them we needed the code put into the throttle. Woodbury knew we didn't buy the part from them. They took my car for the day, then turned around and said it will be $385 plus tax to put a Nissan throttle in. They knew we didn't have one so why charge us and not tell us in the beginning what we were looking at. This is called a scam. I have a letter into our congressman to see what he can do about this. I am about to call the news for the Consumer Protection Program to get involved. I now cannot drive my car because of that code. Beverly said that Nissan dealerships are individually owned and operated. Why does Nissan not care about their name Nissan and allow these dealerships to rip people off?

The only complaints I have on the 2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8S are:

I had emailed a while ago about recurring issues with my 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0. My transmission has been replaced 3 times by Nissan of Poughkeepsie, NY at 64,000 miles, again at 75,000, and then at 84,000, all of my oxygen sensors had to be replaced about a year ago in April 2011; and just this past week, while driving, my timing chain broke and has caused significant damage to my engine. This vehicle has been nothing but an inconvenience since the day I bought it in June 2010 at Middletown Nissan in Middletown, NY. To repair the car over the course of time that I've had has cost more than the vehicle itself. It has 100,000 and is regularly maintained and the oil changed. Now, I have to swap a motor out, which is going to cost around $4,000. This is ridiculous! I would like someone to contact me ASAP about this matter so all repairs that have been done can be thoroughly explained in details. I am very unhappy with this vehicle as it stands. Right now, I have no vehicle or way to get back and forth to work. I will take this matter to a further extent if need be. Thank you for your time.

I am a 2007 Nissan Sentra owner living in the Boston area. After 5.5 years and 85,000 miles, the entire exhaust system was compromised by rust. The replacement at my local dealer cost an extraordinary $692.88 in parts and $282.88 in labor - $975.51 in total. By not issuing a recall on the Sentra exhaust system, Nissan, the dealer, and the parts supplier all do very well. This is a widespread and costly issue that the automaker is simply ignoring.

This is the third transmission installed on this vehicle. After 67,672 miles, the first one broke down where the car had to be towed 95 miles to the Nissan dealer. The second one broke down at 68,845 miles, only 2 weeks after getting it back, 173 miles. Nissan extended their warranty on this CVT transmission because of the problems, from 5 years (60,000 miles) to 10 years (120,000 miles).

I have a 2010 Nissan Sentra with 60,000 miles that I purchased in November 2009. Earlier this year, with approx. 40,000 miles on it, the engine needed to be replaced due to a tapping noise that was getting progressively worse. Luckily, the engine was still under warranty, but an engine replacement? Now, the car is practically worthless. Now, I am also getting noise from the muffler and exhaust system, and will need that to be replaced. I see others have had this problem as well, and it is going to be costly. I am extremely dissatisfied with Nissan. I previously had two Honda Civics that had no problems at either 40,000 or 60,000 miles. I will never buy another Nissan and will make this information known to others, so they won't make the mistake I did. As soon as it's paid off, I will be getting rid of it, assuming it is still running at that point.

I am so angry I could cry, and I did after hearing that my 3-year-old Nissan Sentra (2009) needs a new muffler already! And my mechanic said Nissan mufflers are more expensive than a BMW or Mercedes! I googled and he's right. The muffler rusted off completed already, and I live in Pittsburgh where, since I've got the car, we've had mild winters (so not a lot of salt for corrosion), and it has less than 50k miles on it! I am literally trying to figure out how I can cancel my cable for the next 4 months to pay the $442.35 it will cost to replace it. This car I have found is not wearing well and feels cheap now that I've owned it for a few years. I will never buy another Nissan ever in my life again. I can't wait to get this car paid off and buy a Kia.

I have to replace a leaking head gasket in my 2005 Nissan Sentra Special Edition. I understand this has been a problem with this car. This car has only 41,000 miles on it. This is going to cost over $800 for me to be able to drive this car. I do not understand why Nissan will not admit this is a problem and recall and fix this problem. If this many of these cars have this problem, this deserves Nissan's attention! I am very disappointed with Nissan. I will never spend my money on a Nissan car Again. I always buy brand new, so I will not have these kinds of problems. No more Nissan cars in my family!

I have to replace my muffler. I was told that this is a current problem with 2008 Nissan Sentras and that Nissan will not issue a recall. With so many people having the same issue of the muffler rotting out in such short time span, shouldn't Nissan realize there is a problem?

I bought a new 2008 Nissan Sentra. After 70,000 miles, the CVT went bad. The dealer replaced the valve body. This was covered under warranty. Recently, I was traveling from my home in MD to visit my mother in FL when the CVT transmission totally blew up without warning about 80 miles north of Savannah, GA. It was towed to a dealer in Savannah for repair. The dealer gave me a loaner, which I still have, until the car is fixed. I am now back in MD and have been told that the car will be ready by May 8th. I have to drive back to GA (700 miles) and pick my car up and drop off the loaner and of course drive back to MD (700 more miles). Nissan says they will only give $300.00 for my troubles. My representative refuses to let me speak to her supervisor and offers no help in resolving my problems. Now, I guess I will take leave from work to drive 1400 miles to pick up a car that failed me. I guess Nissan doesn't ship cars up and down 95 or back to its dealers or customers. Do not buy a Nissan.

2009 Nissan Sentra started to make loud sounds from the exhaust and within a week started to rattled very loudly. The dealership has advised that our 3-year old vehicle with under 50k miles needs a muffler replacement because it has rusted out. When we asked for them to cover this as it is not normal for a muffler to rust on a vehicle of this age, they simply said that these things happen. That's for sure! After complaining to friends, we have discovered that we know someone with a 2010 Nissan and 2009 Nissan with the same exact problem. We all require muffler replacements. This is not normal. Nissan needs to do something to rectify this situation, and a recall is needed. I will never buy another Nissan in my life.

2010 Nissan Sentra muffler, exhaust pipe rusted out: I bought my Sentra in October 2009. At 43,000 miles, the exhaust system totally went and had to be replaced. Eventually, I brought the car to the dealer and was referred to the Regional Nissan Corp. for consideration of Nissan's "Good Will". It was denied 5 days later; no reason was given. Previously, I had taken my car to my mechanic, who warned me "Nissan, good will, yeah good luck!"

2002 Nissan GXE Sentra - I saw on the computer where there is a recall on my car. The interior and exterior lights flicker and there is a burning smell due to a foam insulation under the hood. Nissan said there is a recall on that year and model, but it does not include my VIN. I said I am reporting the same problem so you need to include my VIN. Nissan said I must take it to the Nissan dealer and pay for a diagnosis and Nissan will decide if I will be reimbursed for repairs. I cannot afford that. My car only has 47,000 miles on it. So what do I do? Just drive it until it catches on fire?

I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE with 85,000 miles. This car was hardly driven as you can tell by the mileage and year. I change my oil religiously every 2800 miles and have followed the maintenance guide to a T from the manual. About a month ago, I took it in for repairs because my service engine light was on. Long story short, I don't want to repeat what's already been said about this model and their problems. So far, I have spent in the past month $2268.66 for blown head gasket/new radiator, $860.00 for mass air flow sensor and timing valve control sensor, $150 for broken oil dip stick. The repairs I spent on this car last year included $430 for replacing lower control arm right hand side, $275 for replacing wheel bearings. I took the car back to the dealership today because the SES light came back on. Now, they tell me I'm getting another code P0430 catalytic converter which needs to be replaced for $1200. Are they freaking kidding me? Only 85K miles! I had a Honda Civic with 130,000 miles and didn't have any of these problems! BTW, it had all the recalls done to it. Help!

I purchased my 2004 Nissan Sentra new from McGavock Nissan in Lubbock, TX. The first problem was the low tire warning light kept coming on, even though the tires were not low. We took the vehicle in and instead of wanting to fix the light from coming on, as the tires were never low, the dealership tried to sell me $100 worth of nitrogen to fill the tires. What difference that would have made I still can't fathom since the tires were never low, but eventually they fixed the light problem.

It acts like it wants to die or does die when I come to a stop or when I first start my car. (Brakes do not work when the car dies, and that scares the living hell out of me.) I have to put the car in park really quick, so brakes do work. I had coil Ignition, battery, alternator, and MAF replaced. The car did not take to it, so I had to put the old one back in, for the mechanic to say "You need to take it to the Nissan Dealership and have you car reprogrammed."

In four years, I've had the cap of my oil dipstick break off twice, leaving the stem in the tube and making it very difficult to remove and replace with a new one. This is very much a design flaw with the dipstick and a metal dipstick should be made available as a replacement. I mean, who has dipsticks break like that? Which led me to a google search on the subject. When a website listing shows for 5 ways to remove your broken dipstick from your Nissan Sentra shows up on top on the list, I'd say there is a problem with this product and many complaints are out there. I'd pay double price for a metal dipstick not to have to deal with this again, however, the parts store said there isn't one available. Someone please make one!

Currently my 2008 Nissan Sentra with 34,500 miles has a major exhaust leak that rattles severely! I will do my research on this before going to the dealer this time! I bought this Sentra brand new in July 2008. In the first month as I was washing it, I noticed rust on the tailpipe and muffler. I brought it back to the dealer and was brushed off with B.S. I am still angry, I wrote a letter to Nissan and again I received a boilerplate letter brushing me off with more B.S.

My 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R has been into the 3 different Nissan dealerships 18 times for the same or similar electrical problems (idle stall, shut down, SESL light on pulling same or similar codes). I've had 3 ETBs (Electronic Throttle Body in which the TP Sensor is a part of) replaced on 7/12/09, 12/07/09 and 5/12/10 and two ECUs (Electronic Control Unit the computer) replaced 1/9/09 and 11/19/10. I've had the Idle Air Control Volume reset 4 times on 8/23/08, 7/28/09, 4/24/10 and 12/21/11 this was explained to me as a software update for the ECU.

I have had continuous problems with the service engine soon light coming on. At around 65,000 miles, I learned that my Sentra would need to have the head gasket replaced (I have since learned this is a common occurrence with the 05 Sentras and seems to be a factory default). I paid to have it replaced. And just a little over a year later, I have now learned that it will need to be replaced again (of course right after the one year dealer warranty). If you do a search for Nissan Sentra head gasket, you will find an enormous number of complaints. However, Nissan refuses to do anything about this.

I bought my Sentra new. Before the new car warranty was out, I had to be towed to the dealer (towing will be reimbursed or so I was told). They ended up having to replace the engine. They also replaced my radio/cd player because it wasn't working (also under warranty). The radio only worked a short time and has actually been in the shop four times. The last time I paid $150. It worked about a week. I have contacted the service dept. and the home office about the $75 towing fee and have yet to receive a check. I have given up on Nissan and will never buy another one. My future business will go to Ford, Toyota or Honda. I may have gotten a lemon but the service on this lemon has been lousy. I will live without a radio before I take my car back to the Nissan dealership.

I bought a Nissan Sentra brand new. By the time it got to 50,000 miles, I had to replace the crank sensor, speed sensor, and mass air flow sensor. This car really sucks. I also noticed once I purchased the mass air flow sensor, the mechanic took it out, my old one, and showed me how the new part had been altered and how both pieces look totally the opposite. Almost as if Nissan knew that the new original part would have to be replaced.

My 2004 Nissan Sentra will not start. When the weather is cool, it takes over thirty minutes for the car to start if at all. One day in the winter, we had to let the car sit a whole week before it would even start to crank. We replaced the camshaft sensor 2 times within a year and a half. We spent over $800.00. Now it's happening again less than 6 months since the last camshaft sensor replacement.