CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013-2017 Nissan Sentra has an expensive CVT transmission failure defect that shows up plainly in our complaint data from the earlier model years in this same 7th generation Sentra.

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
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,207 miles

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2015 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #40

Feb 072022

Sentra

  • miles

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

My Nissan Sentra is constantly -??jerking-?? and -??stalling-?? when accelerating. It-??s not coming to speed and completely stopping in traffic. The vehicle seems like it-??s struggle to switch gears and giving problems with the transmission. This is a very dangerous issue that needs to be resolved.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #39

Oct 252021

Sentra 4-cyl

  • miles
DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT, BILLS PAID, WORK COMPLETED AND INFORMATION IS ATTACHED TO THIS DOCUMENT. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Estero, FL, USA

problem #38

Aug 082021

Sentra

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal as the check engine warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and had the air flow sensor replaced but soon after repair, the failure returned. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to another independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

- Timonium, MD, USA

problem #37

Sep 252021

Sentra

  • miles

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

On Saturday, 25 SEP 2021, my wife and I departed San Clemente, CA, at 3:30 AM enroute to Idaho Falls, ID. We were driving my son and daughter-in-law-??s 2015 Nissan Sentra with approximately 62,000 miles on the odometer. The car contained my wife and me along with 2 suitcases. At approximately 5:00 AM we approached the Cajun Pass, heading north on I15 North, going 70mph with the cruise control engaged. The crest of Cajun pass is approximately 3800 ft and the base of the pass is approximately 1100 ft, thus a rise of 2700 feet in a relatively short distance. As the 2015 Nissan Sentra began to ascend the Cajun Pass, the engine RPMs raised to 3700 RPM, but then the cruise control disengaged and the car lost power. I merged to the right into the Truck Lane and could only go 30-35 mph. Additionally, the engine RPMs would oscillate between 3700-3900, even though my foot maintained a steady pressure on the gas pedal. After we reached the top of Cajun Pass, I15 North actually descends and the2015 Nissan Sentra could then again be driven at 70-75 mph. For the remainder of trip on I15 North from Cajun Pass to Idaho Falls, there are approximately 10 steep grades where Trucking Lanes are provided. In each and every of those cases, the 2015 Nissan Sentra exhibited the exact symptoms it exhibited on Cajun Pass -?" the car lost power, could only be driven at 30-35 mph, and the engine RPMs oscillated between 3700-3900 RPM, even though the speed was constant and the gas pedal was depressed with the same pressure. There are literally dozens of additional hills between Cajun Pass and Idaho Falls on I15 North where the grade was not steep enough to warrant a Truck Lane, but there is still a considerable hill. In each and every one of those hills, the 2015 Nissan Sentra was only able to achieve a speed of 50-55 mph, even though the posted speed limit is generally 75 or 80mph. The car was unsafe to drive because most cars on I15 North are going 80-85 mph, which is 30-35 mph faster

- San Clemente, CA, USA

problem #36

Sep 062021

Sentra

  • miles
My check engine light keeps coming on and off and I fixed the so called problem already

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #35

Sep 192021

Sentra

  • miles
The 2015 Nissan Sentra SV has issues with stalling during driving, not accelerating over a certain MPR but RPM continues to get higher, and the car seeming to jerk when in drive. The transmission seems to slip. There are no indicators for check engine that has came on prior to these events taking place. Very unsafe driving on the highway when these situations occur. Has had multiple diagnostics done and nothing has been solved.

- Clinton, MD, USA

problem #34

Mar 102021

Sentra

  • miles

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

I initially owned a 2014 Nissan Sentra, which was a lemon, Nissan repurchased a 2015.. The transmission went into the car, and car slips gears when driving. I feel complicated unsafe in this vehicle. Please advise.

- New Britain , CT, USA

problem #33

Apr 212021

Sentra

  • 110,000 miles
Cvt transmission problems. Vehicle was jerking, would change shifts, didn't want to go over 20 and then couldn't get it to run. Car turned off on its own at a light. This happened on the freeway putting in danger since dropped speed and had hard time going up bridges. Then it did it in city limits. Stop signs and at lights.

- Rosenberg, TX, USA

problem #32

Jan 222021

Sentra

  • 90,000 miles
While I was driving on the highway my car started slowing and then all of a sudden not being able to accelerate. Then on the road, it would tremble and stutter. Not safe at all I could've been hit

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #31

Sep 182020

Sentra

  • 73,000 miles
Car engine is not accelerating and transmission seems to be stuck in a certain gear. Took it into Nissan last year and they replaced the valve body in the transmission. Now it appears it's having the same exact problem again. Very scary as I almost got into a few accidents. Also the engine is having the same low idle issues but nothing is as bad as the transmission issues. Very very very scary

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #30

Aug 222020

Sentra

  • 83,000 miles

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

Mass air flow sensor was previously replaced in late July 2020 and current mass air flow sensor is failing again this one is brand new and the date is August 25th

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #29

Mar 012020

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that at start-up, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to automotive avenues located at 10701 w 6th ave, lakewood, co 80215 to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The mass air flow sensor was cleaned however, the failure recurred. A new mass air flow sensor was installed and engine check light came on, not long after. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Vehicle is still puttering and hesitation still ongoing. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. The consumer stated a new maf was installed but check engine light is on, also the vehicle still putters and hesitation.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #28

Apr 172020

Sentra

  • 56,000 miles
Friday 04/172020 at approximately 515pm minutes after parking my car at my boyfriend house after taking my coat and shoes off one of his neighbors knocked on the door to let me know that my car was on fire. Police and fire department was called, they arrived and put the fire out and let me know that it appeared to be an electrical issues that may have caused the fire

- West Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

problem #27

Jul 222019

Sentra

  • 25,000 miles
Lets start with the small stuff first: The trunk will no longer pop open from the button in back of the car (only from key and inside the car), also will tend to open while I am driving which is a significant driving hazard. The handle of the driver door is broke, no longer can I lock or open the car from the button on the door. Now to the unsafe and biggest problem of all: Transmission/engine issues. On numerous occasions in the past year my car has stalled out while I was driving the car! not only did I go to the dealership numerous times for the same issue but I also had my transmission replaced (while it was still under warranty) and the problem still continues. This is an ongoing known issue with this vehicle and it should absolutely be recalled immediately. I do not understand why no one of authority has taken responsibility for these hazardous issues. It is completely unsafe and unreliable. I have many videos describing my issues along with conversations with a Nissan representative from headquarters and employees from the dealerships. I have always experienced problems with my car (even within the first couple months of purchasing it). It is not allowing me to attach documents, please let me know where they can be sent!

- North Haledon, NJ, USA

problem #26

Sep 012019

Sentra

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the rubber sealing around the rear passenger and rear driver's side windows had come off. Also, after starting the engine, a humming noise was present coming from the engine compartment. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and bobb bell Nissan (1 kane St, baltimore, md) were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #25

Sep 012017

Sentra

  • 20,000 miles
Vehicle struggles to go over 40 mph on hills, with ac on, or for extended drives. I've liked this up on the internet multiple times and other owners of this same year, make, and model have experienced the same things. I've had Nissan look at it multiple times as well and they tell me nothing is wrong.

- Draper, UT, USA

problem #24

Aug 302019

Sentra

  • 125,619 miles
I have a 2015 Nissan Sentra with a failed cvt transmission. The failure happened suddenly while I was on the highway, doing and average sped of 65 mph. During acceleration, the car will lurch and jump forward like it's losing power than gaining it back, it shifts extremely hard and will not gain speed unless going downhill. While pressing on the accelerator the rpms will bounce between 2K and 6K rapidly. Through doing research I found I'm not the only one with this issue, there are Sentra owners who's car has less than 60K miles having the same issue.

- Richmond, KY, USA

problem #23

Jun 272019

Sentra

  • 61,700 miles
While driving on the highway for long periods of time the car will maintain a certain speed but the rpms will raise and lower and you can hear the engine rev up as if it is attempting to change gears.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #22

Jun 282019

Sentra

  • 44,000 miles
I was driving on the highway and the car would not accelerate past 60mph, once I got off the highway the car wouldnt accelerate past 20mph and the RPM would shoot to 4,000!!! I almost got hit making a turn because the car would not accelerate. The car only has 44,000 miles on it with no previous mechanical issues.

- 78247, TX, USA

problem #21

Jun 242019

Sentra

  • 92,840 miles
Throttle control light comes on and my car drives ruff RPM goes up and looses speed took it to tire kingdom and founded out it has a recall on it.goes there and they said there is no recall but try to sell me a new car need help what do I do next

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

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