CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013-2017 Nissan Sentra has an expensive CVT transmission failure defect that shows up plainly in our complaint data.

In late 2019, the CVT defect was subject to a class action settlement. However the settlement only covers transmission repairs up to 7 years after purchase or 84,000 miles (whichever occurs first).

Because many owners commonly drive 20,000 miles/year or more, Sentra owners experiencing CVT transmission problems may find they are not covered by this settlement due to the mileage limitation.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$150
Average Mileage:
42,200 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
2013 Nissan Sentra drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2013 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments

problem #3

May 242020

Sentra S 1.8L DOHC

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After having my issues with the vehicle, I had my brother drive the vehicle to see if it still did it with him driving. The vehicle upon attempting to accelerate started to shake the accelerator was not accelerating like it was supposed to.

- Kathryn T., Woodstock, US

problem #2

Dec 312015

Sentra SL 1.8L

  • CVT transmission
  • 44,600 miles

I posted before about shuddering at take off and I changed the Hub and Wheel bearing assembly. I have driven another 500 miles thinking it was fixed but NO, another $200.00 and still same thing. I changed the brakes and slides and now the hub and wheel bearing and Still does it,

I believe there is a transmission problem. I am trading in this lemon, period

- Carl B., Johnson City, NY, US

problem #1

Apr 202015

Sentra SL 1.8L

  • CVT transmission
  • 22,000 miles

I see the problems listed on this site and they are Exactly LIKE MINE. Shuddering on takeoff from stop signs etc. and progressively Getting Worse. When will @nissanusa acknowledge this failure?

IT STARTED AT AROUND 20,000 MILES AND I TOOK TO NISSAN GARAGE. THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG, TYPICAL DEALERSHIP, CHARGED ME $150.00 AND DID NOTHING.

Now I have 43,000 miles and it is getting worse. I will try changing the Hub and Bearing assembly to see if it quits. I replaced the Brakes with new slides and Pads and the old ones were only 1/2 worn. STILL SAME PROBLEM!

- Carl B., Johnson City, NY, US

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