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.
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.
I have recently purchased a used 2016 Nissan Sentra S 1.8L vehicle April 2019. I have noticed an annoying high wind screeching/ wind howl noise on the front right side of my vehicle. I've noticed this happening at highway speeds 50mph and above and it may be when going through crosswinds. At first I thought it was a wheel bearing or something with my front right tire but the Nissan mechanic did not say anything about a wheel bearing issue and my tires have been checked twice.
I have read a Nissan service bulletin and there is a video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc4mqtI8utk that shows the exact noise the vehicle makes. Most people in the comments are saying its the thin weather stripping Nissan has put on their 2015-2016 Nissan Sentra vehicles.
I have my vehicle being checked out by Nissan currently and they may be suggesting its the transmission. I will not argue with them as of right now because the vehicle is under warranty but after a certain point if they do not manage to fix this noise I will suggest them to take a look at their service bulletin and identify if that could be the issue. Not sure if weather stripping would be done free of charge like a recall or if they will put a charge to replace the weather stripping. That is why I may suggest the door weather stripping if the problem is not solved after they fix what they think could be the issue causing the wind howling noise.
My new 2016 Nissan Sentra make this very loud noise on passenger side front on windy days and when traveling on highway. Sounds as if car will fall apart. I have looked to see if something is loose but can't see anything. Others have made same complaints. I did however notice that the mud guard design has a well where maybe air is pushing through causing the noise. I will be having issue checked next week when I take vehicle in for regular maintenance and see what they can find.
When I'm on the highway a going 60mph or faster, i usually close my window because I want to avoid noise. BUT with this Nissan Sentra there is a whistling sound that comes in from the passenger side. At fist i thought that my window was a bit cracked open but they were NOT ... i was on a road trip for 14 hrs on the highway so this was not a pleasant trip at all! Took it to dealership 3 times already and i was advised not to speed! What?? How is 60 or 65mph speeding ? I'm not sure how I will get them to fix this because I drive everywhere on the highway.
wierd noises when there are windy conditions driving 2016 Sentra three months old with 3000 miles.
Driving on the highway on days when there are strong winds, there are strange noises coming from the right front area and other times from the left rear area of the car. The noises vary from vibrations to what sounds like a weak horn blowing. WEIRD !!!
Making an appointment to have service and am concerned that they will not be able to duplicate the problem.
loud noise from the passenger side when windy. loud
New car right off the lot. Only 30 miles on it and the door noise screams in the wind. Goes to the shop Monday. And one thing we requested was a quiet car.
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I have recently purchased a used 2016 Nissan Sentra S 1.8L vehicle April 2019. I have noticed an annoying high wind screeching/ wind howl noise on the front right side of my vehicle. I've noticed this happening at highway speeds 50mph and above and it may be when going through crosswinds. At first I thought it was a wheel bearing or something with my front right tire but the Nissan mechanic did not say anything about a wheel bearing issue and my tires have been checked twice.
I have read a Nissan service bulletin and there is a video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc4mqtI8utk that shows the exact noise the vehicle makes. Most people in the comments are saying its the thin weather stripping Nissan has put on their 2015-2016 Nissan Sentra vehicles.
I have my vehicle being checked out by Nissan currently and they may be suggesting its the transmission. I will not argue with them as of right now because the vehicle is under warranty but after a certain point if they do not manage to fix this noise I will suggest them to take a look at their service bulletin and identify if that could be the issue. Not sure if weather stripping would be done free of charge like a recall or if they will put a charge to replace the weather stripping. That is why I may suggest the door weather stripping if the problem is not solved after they fix what they think could be the issue causing the wind howling noise.
- Little F., Brentwood, CA, US