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.

3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,767 miles

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2014 Nissan Sentra miscellaneous problems

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2014 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #55

Oct 012023

Sentra

  • miles

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

The transmission is flawed and a safety hazard as it goes out at very low miles and stops working in traffic causing accidents to nearly happen. When I looked it up it-??s very common for this to happen in this make of model.

- Monrovia , CA, USA

problem #54

Dec 112023

Sentra

  • miles
My moonroof spontaneously exploded while driving to work on the interstate. There was a very loud boom that sounded like a bomb or tire exploding and then glass started raining down on me while driving. Luckily, my children were not with, as there were small pieces of glass throughout the interior cabin including the back seat where they sit. I was driving alongside a semi when it happened and was at about the mid point of the semi's length. I initially thought the semi's tire blew and debris hit a passenger side window until the glass started falling on me. I live in Michigan. The temperature was around 30 degrees to 32 degrees. No snow, rain, or ice was on the moonroof or on the road that could have been kicked up to cause the break. The road and adjacent ground were completely dry. I parked in the garage overnight and had been on the road approximately 15 minutes when it happened. I was driving approximately 76 mph. This is the second time my moonroof exploded with this vehicle. The first time happened approximately 5+ years ago and the glass was replaced by a local glass shop under an insurance claim with Progressive Insurance. With the first incident, the result was a round hole maybe 9" in diameter, so I thought a large rock hit it. I was completely distraught over it, pulled over to the side of the road in morning rush hour traffic, and searched for a rock in the car. I found nothing. At the time of the first incident, it happened during a warmer Michigan month; though, I do not recall the specific timeframe. It was well above 50 degrees when it happened. I had been on the road for maybe 10 minutes and was driving approximately 70 mph. Now that it has happened a second time, I am absolutely convinced both incidents were due to a vehicle flaw. It happened yesterday, 12/11/2023. I have an appointment on 12/14/2023 with Graff Nissan in Okemos to have it reviewed. I am looking for a new vehicle because I'm scared to drive it.

- Okemos, MI, USA

problem #53

Sep 212023

Sentra

  • miles
Transmission suddenly went out while driving on a busy road after no prior issues and left me stranded. After that, it completely locked up and won-??t even roll in neutral. Car was only 9 years old, 93,500 miles. Per mechanic it needs to be replaced and has seen other young Nissan transmissions with the same issues.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #52

Apr 042022

Sentra

  • miles

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

The car will not shift into third or accelerate over 2,000 rpms

- West Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #51

Nov 102022

Sentra

  • miles
The check engine light keeps coming on with a P0101 indication Mass or Volume Air Flow Curcuit Range/ Performance Problem. The filter was changes, the Mass Air Flow Sensor was changes, and the PCV valve was changed but the light keeps coming on. The vehicle also will not accelerate as fast and sometimes will not go over a certain speed. The vehicle sometimes startes to rolls backwards when in drive when idling. The vehicle also shakes when slowing down from a higher speed i.e. when you are on the freeway and then have to slow to lower speeds no matter how much distance you give. I have almost been rear ended and run backwards at the light because the vehicle goes backwards then goes forward. THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR 2014 NISSIAN OWNERS.

- Laredo, TX, USA

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problem #50

Dec 022022

Sentra

  • miles
2014 Nissan Sentra. Consumer writes in regard to safety hazards on their vehicle.

- Winnsboro, LA, USA

problem #49

Oct 262022

Sentra

  • miles

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

I currently have a 2014 transmission Sentra SV. I am currently in need of a transmission. This would be the 2nd transmission. Nissan corporate is stating that there is nothing that they can do for me they are very unprofessional and unapologetic on the issue that they have with their transmission. I I have contacted the head quarters to see if they could at least pay for half of the cost and the super Carl was very rude and stated that he was confused on what I thought that he could do. He also advise that that he was unaware of any issues with a 2014 Nissan Sentra. I advise that this was very funny since there was a law suit again Nissan because of this exact same issue. I am very disappointment in how things are going. I personally don-??t have the money to get a new car nor buy a new transmission I think that since has been a knee issue Nissan should help pay or either pay for all services with the transmission

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #48

Oct 182022

Sentra

  • miles
I was driving and my car didn't speed up when I push the pedal, and the car behind me almost crash en me.

- Aechdale, NC, USA

problem #47

May 072022

Sentra

  • miles
The car was having problems accelerating, and then would also drop quickly in mph while driving; both situations are really dangers to myself as the driver, my passengers as well as others on the road. I brought the Sentra to the dealership where I always get it serviced ( no warning lamps on). Upon inspection, I was told the transmission was failing, on an 8 yr old car with only 53k miles on it.

- Jacksonville , FL, USA

problem #46

May 062022

Sentra

  • miles
Subject: 2014 NISSAN SENTRA TRANSMISSION Nissan has not recalled the 2014 Nissan Sentra. there are thousands of complaints online and at dealers. My warranty has expired last August 2021 and I only have 53354 milage. The dealer quoted me 4k to fix. I called Nissan Corporate and they said they would cover half of cost. This car is not safe to drive it changes speeds without notice and doesn't accelerate. It goes from 65mph to 45mph. This is dangerous on the highway. The dealer and corporate are aware of the danger. Confused at why would I have to pay a dime to fix if they know there are issues with the transmission.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #45

Apr 102022

Sentra

  • miles

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

i was driving my 2014 nisaan sentra sv and when merging into traffic from the off ramp as i turned and accelerated in that second the car downshifted and accelerated enough to put me in danger due to the oncoming vehicles it then shook and i had the gas pedal depressed completely the vehicle then jerked real hard and would not go thankfully the vehicles that were oncoming seen me with just enough time to almost cause a huge car accident they slowed however you could hear brakes and see people behind the first vehicle swerving due to the sudden stop because of me i was honked at cussed at flipped off someone even threw a drink at my car and it could have been way worse the vehicle would not shift i had to get out in the middle of highway to push my car into a safe zone where i was in danger not to mention i lost my job for the simple fact it was my first day at my new career in johnstown at high country beverage since i purchassed this vehicle on July 3 2021 the dealership sold me a lemon vehicle that absolutely would not pass emissions in which i had to force dealership to re issue my temp tags 3 times due to the failed attemps and they would not give me my money back they had several attemps and chances to fix the issue in which they never did ive spent hundreds of dollars out of my pocket to figure it out and finally jan 2022 i was able to pass emissions, then shortly after in feb 2022 the car kept dying out and reading p0101 p0102 code mass air flow sensor and low circut current i spent 400 dollars to fix this issue theres more

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #44

Jan 232022

Sentra

  • miles
Unknown

- El Paso , TX, USA

problem #43

Jun 302021

Sentra

  • miles
The check engine light came on while on highway. Attempted to put vehicle in reverse in a busy parking lot but it would not shift. Car is a 2014 Nissan Sentra with only 73700 miles. Mechanic says the transmission is stuck in "fail mode". The car shuddered ever since it was purchased. Dealer suspects the transmission pump is failing.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #42

Mar 202020

Sentra

  • 163,000 miles
2017 I had an transmission replace at 50,000 miles. There is no way that a transmission should go out in a car so fast. Here I am again in 2020 my transmission went out again. I have called consumer service for help with they defective part they refuse to help me. I was told that they couldn't do anything because the millage. It has been sitting up for a year and I'm still paying my notes and unable to drive the car. This is know fault to me because the transmission is a defective product. I have seen and looked at videos of people having the same problem I have but yet Nissan dose not want to offer help to there customers. I don't understand why there isn't a recall on these cvt transmission. Nissan make a horrible product and the customer have to suffer. This is not right for other to take advantage of other. Nissan have sold me a lemon or flooded out car. I come here for my complaints because no one is trying to help me. There is a pandemic out here and can't afford to pay car note and get it repaired. Thanks in advance.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #41

Feb 212021

Sentra

  • 94,000 miles
Loss of power, transmission jerking, transmission slipping, a big rattle noise, error message being displayed. We believe that it is the cvt transmission. It was in motion when all occurred.

- Meriden, CT, USA

problem #40

Jan 202021

Sentra

  • 50,000 miles
Transmission slipping, hesitating, and lunging. Some times causes sudden acceleration or deceleration, almost causing accidents. Car is also starting to make abnormal sounds from time to time, which started when the transmission issues started. Sometimes the car has even tried to lunge forward when brake is applied in a stopped position. This transmission was already changed once because original owner complained of lack of acceleration. The car only has 50K on it. Taking it to Nissan service center this weekend! but I can imagine what I'm going to hear.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #39

Jan 022021

Sentra

  • 95,000 miles
When I acelrate it shakes a little

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #38

Dec 072020

Sentra

  • miles
Cvt transmission needs to be replaced. Car purchased May 31, 2019 at 114174 miles. Car currently has 151232 miles. Dealership did not mention the class action lawsuit with the cvt transmission at the time of purchase.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

problem #37

Oct 212020

Sentra

  • 111,347 miles
2014 Nissan Sentra automatically turned off while parked on 9/26/20, jerked, revved and shook while in motion between 1 and 2 RPM on 10/15/2020, 10/20/2020 and 10/21/2020

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #36

Jan 012016

Sentra

  • miles
My transmission shudders, vibrate, jerks, and stalls. Nissan told me countless of times it is not the transmission.

- Germantown, TN, USA

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