2011 Nissan Sentra: sudden loss of power

Filed May 22, 2025 · Engine · VA

To Whom It May Concern, I’m writing to express my deep frustration and disappointment with Nissan over the CVT failure in my 2011 Nissan Sentra. There are no active recalls listed for my vehicle, yet I’m experiencing the same transmission failure thousands of others have reported—jerking, hesitation, loss of power, and check engine codes P1778 and P0776. I purchased this car 3–4 months ago as a single mother trying to rebuild my life. I chose this vehicle specifically because I thought it would be a dependable, affordable option to get back on my feet. Instead, I’m now stuck with a car that’s barely driveable, a dangerous transmission, and no support. It feels like punishment for trying to do things the right way. I understand warranties expire, but Nissan is a million-dollar company, and the CVT transmission issues are a known and ongoing defect. You should not continue to profit while customers are left stranded and burdened with thousands in repairs due to faulty engineering. It’s not just inconvenient—it’s harmful. This kind of failure makes life significantly harder for people who are already struggling. I’ve contacted Consumer Affairs. I was disconnected mid-call and haven’t received help opening a case. I now need reliable transportation to care for my child and maintain the progress I’ve worked so hard for. I’m requesting that Nissan review this case and offer some form of goodwill assistance or reimbursement. I should not have to choose between feeding my family and fixing a transmission that should have never failed this early. Please take responsibility. Do better for the people who trusted your brand.

Filed Jul 14, 2024 · Airbags, Engine · IN

I was in the highway at about 60 mph and the air bag light came on also the check engine light and I heard a sound and my car lost power I was able to get to the side lane then when it stopped all the way I started the car but would not go pass 30 mph and would barely go on reverse took it to mechanic they said it was the transmission tried to charge me $ 4,700 haven’t drove it since

Filed Aug 19, 2018 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · WI

During a trip from wis. To florida my son's used 2011 with approx. 110.000 miles developed a whining noise that fluctuated as the car accelerated and decelerated. Car also seems to lose power.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · 112,600 miles · AZ

We driving out of state and when the climb started the car started to lose power and was driving only 25 miles an hour. We arrived at a dealer of nissan and the diagnosis was that the transmission oil is heated and needed to install an additional cooling kit ...my car has 112600 miles and that happens on may,26,2016.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Electrical · 133,032 miles · CA

While driving to work headed towards the altamont pass on highway 580 west.just past grant line rd at 6:15 a.m. On 03/17/2015, my car started to hesitate, then immediately lost all power with no prior warning to be able to pull over. I was stranded in the second lane over from the fast lane. The vehicle behind me came so close to hitting me. I could have been seriously injured in an automobile crash driving this speed during heavy commute conditions. I had no prior warning, such as a check engine light prior to this. Highway patrol and the tow service received notification from aaa and towed my car to a safe location until aaa arrived . My vehicle was towed to the nissan dealer. I regularly take my vehicle fto the nissan dealer for service. I am afraid to drive my car to work any longer being I commute 54 miles to and from work on a daily basis. The nissan dealer did not perform all of the necessary steps for code p0101 which is the mass air flow sensor they simply reset the code.the mileage remained the same so how did they test drive it?

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was a sudden loss of engine power. The contact mentioned that the main fuse and the battery harness failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the main fuse on the positive battery terminal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.