2013 Nissan Sentra problems
Owners have filed 871 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Sentra with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 35.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of air bags at 11.1%.
Complaints871
Crashes35
Fires6
Injuries34
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Power train 35.7% · 311
Air bags 11.1% · 97
Service brakes 10.9% · 95
Engine 10.0% · 87
Unknown or other 7.3% · 64
Vehicle speed control 5.9% · 51
Electrical system 5.1% · 44
Fuel/propulsion system 3.8% · 33
Severity
Of those complaints, 35 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire, 34 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 26 model years of the Nissan Sentra in this data, 2013 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 32 in the last three years against 127 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 58,850 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Alan webb Nissan (3608 ne auto mall dr, vancouver, washington 98662, (360) 892-9004) diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 319-401-85. The failure mileage was 65,600. Power train · reported at 65,600 miles
Shifting frequently locking up while driving causing distraction and inability to accelerate. Unable to accelerate at traffic lights or in threatening situations. On one occasion I was unable to properly accelerate to pass a semi-truck while facing oncoming traffic causing me to slam on my brakes to avoid an accident. Every time I drive the vehicle the transmission dangerously averts my attention from safe driving. Power train · reported at 112,000 miles
The transmission will not come out of gear. Vehicle will start and come out of gear once you hit the gear shift several times. Started the issue last month 09/05/2016. No other incident took place prior. The vehicle was stationary on flat ground in the driveway every time it has taken place. If you put it in park once you finally get it out of park it take about 45 minutes of working with it to get it back out. Power train · reported at 15 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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