2010 Nissan Sentra transmission problems

Filed Jul 4, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · IA

Driving and all the sudden went from 20mph to not even 5mph was able to limp it to a mechanic who said the trans cvt was most likely the problem didnt know nissans has that issue of a fail safe.. thankfully wasn't on a busy road going 80. Have also hurd knocking under the hood a couple times before were couldn't get that figured out.

Filed Sep 7, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · 169,630 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH and slowing down due to traffic; after slowing down and attempting to accelerate the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off to the side of the highway and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was turned off and towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the stepper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,630.

Filed Dec 28, 2020 · Transmission · CT

Issue with the oxygen sensor. There is a known issue with the knock sensor sending wrong information to the ecu causing the engine to adjust timing. I've gone through 3 catalytic converters due to this issue. Nissan says they're unaware of the problem and know of no fix. Going through forums, it appears the only way to stop engine from over compensating the timing is to isolate the knock sensor from the engine with a rubber o ring. I have done the repair, but can only use premium fuel or risk catastrophic engine failure. It only appears to happen to the 2007 to 2012 se-r spec-v (manual transmission). I have replaced all wiring harnesses, ecu, sensors and everything else associated with the fuel system. It tends to happen after a few minutes of turning car on. Goes away sometimes and reappears suddenly. Engine bucks and converter turns bright red. Has been happening since I bought the car in 2018 and is recorded online forums as far back as 2008. One example: https://www.nissanclub.com/threads/2010-sentra-ser-spec-v-bogging.335872/

Filed Jul 10, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact called on behalf of her mother who owns a 2010 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while her mother was driving in a parking lot, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to lebrun nissan (396 grant ave, auburn, ny 13021), and was diagnosed that the CVT transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under the warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2019 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. At various times, while approaching a stop, the vehicle would abruptly shut off without warning. The contact had to place the vehicle into park and restart the vehicle in order for it to operate normally. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, but it was unable to be diagnosed. The contact called benton nissan of hoover (1640 montgomery hwy, hoover, al 35216, (205) 938-6103) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · FL

Unable to drive car because the transmission gear control was locked in the p position. The release would not allow me to place the car into any other gear. Had to have a new gear control assembly ordered and replace the existing one. The car was only 117,000 miles on it. The cost for parts and labor were $992 dollars.

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 87,624 miles · NY

Cvt transmission went at 76,000 miles, column assembly shaft lower needs repair at 87000 miles catalytic converters went at 44000 miles replaced and are going again at 87000 miles, car burns massive amounts of oil and have no oil leak or defective parts

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 120,000 miles · VA

I was driving the car and it turn off on me while 40 miles an hour

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Transmission · 144,000 miles · CA

I was at a stop light and when it turned green and I stepped on the gas, the car made a noise and jerked. I was not able to drive from there. I couldn't even shift to any other gear. The car was stuck in a neutral position, so I was able to push it off to the side. After getting a tow to the nearest shop, they determined the transmission was bad. I did some research and found out nissan had been having issues with this type of transmission. (CVT) and they even extended the trans warranty to 120k. (I have 144k on the car) I did contact nissan to see if they would make a small exception. They told me to have a nissan dealer confirm the CVT was bad. I did so and they confirmed it was bad. After I reported back to nissan they said they would not be able to help me in any way. The cost to get it replaced is about $4200

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · TN

While drive on insterstates at 65-70mph for 45mins CVT goes into "safe mode" bc it is too hot, which results in the cars speed to not exceed 60 MPH on a 70mph interstate, and car decreases from 60mph if trying to go up hills. Which is going to result in many accidents..