Whining Noise, Bearings Worn Out

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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.

8.8

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$3,970
Average Mileage:
61,150 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace transmission (3 reports)
  2. not sure (2 reports)
2013 Nissan Sentra transmission problems

transmission problem

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2013 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments

problem #5

Apr 222017

Sentra ES 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,555 miles

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

When the car starts to move in the AM, it whines very loud. It whines all day.

- Michael C., Texas City, TX, US

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problem #4

Feb 272017

Sentra SR 1.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

THIS BS THEY KNOW CVT TRANSMISSION HAVE PROBLEM .THEY GIVE ONLY 60000 MILES WARANY BUT 12000 TO OLDER MODELS NO HELP FROM THEM

- Carmen R., Schiller Park, IL, US

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problem #3

Dec 032016

Sentra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

Car had a CVT reprogram recall for over a year and I was never contacted. Just recently the car starting making a whining noise and stopped in traffic. Come to find out the transmission fluid is not flowing do to the CVT not being updated. Was told that my car would not be covered under my extended warranty and I had to pay $4500 for a new transmission and $244 for towing.

- Dorrice B., Rowlett, TX, US

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problem #2

Apr 152015

Sentra SV 1.8L

  • CVT transmission
  • 35,000 miles

The CVT trans. sucks. No power at all. Get rid of them all together.

- Nancy W., dunmore, PA, US

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problem #1

Nov 142015

Sentra SV 1.8L

  • CVT transmission
  • 74,000 miles

I start to notice a low noise coming out from the transmission at 70 K miles, when the car reach 74k miles the noise become louder. We took the car to the dealer for inspection and sure enough the transmission needs to be replaced and the cost is $3,900.00 for a rebuilt transmission from the same dealer. Obviously the manufacture warranty is 64k miles, which is expired. DO NOT BUY NISSAN CARS! I called to the manufacture to complain and of course they stick to their guns, this is the expectancy life of the transmission, this is the answer that I received from Nissan Factory.. Do you think that this is a reliable car?

In less than two years the transmission went out and I still have 48 payments to go..... F&^%&^$^%$&%%^ NISSAN!............

- 1freddyveva, Modesto, CA, US

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