2013 Nissan Sentra: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 18, 2023 · Suspension · 104,567 miles · OH

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while she was driving, there was an abnormal grinding sound. There was a vibration coming from the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the vibration was from the front lower control arm. The contact was informed that the ball joints were the cause of the abnormal clunking sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 104,567.

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · PA

The transmission on this car shredded itself to bits in a day at 86k miles. It made a very mild grinding noise going into work in the morning on an expressway and driving home the same night it sounded like the engine was about to jump out of the car. Revving engine with no power only for it to launch like a rocket with no warning, terrible clunking, stalling, the works, especially at a stop-start. I've researched online and found that this is a very common problem and that nissan is fully aware that they break around 80k miles and choose to do nothing about it.

Filed Aug 17, 2019 · Suspension · 115,000 miles · SC

I was backing out of a parking space and heard a pop, I was concerned so I pulled forward to see if I heard anything else. My car moved forward about a food and came to a grinding halt. My control arm disconnected from the wheel causing my wheel to slide into my wheel well and pull the axle out of place. Had I been driving at speed like some other folks I have heard of, I would be dead or injured seriously. When I confronted nissan they said there's nothing we can do and we're absolutely rude in the service center. I have gotten it fixed but I do not feel safe because what if this happens on another wheel??

Filed Dec 28, 2018 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · PA

Transmission died after 25k miles, and now the "new" one died at 75k. It always had problems: delayed acceleration, grinding when coasting downhill, and slipping gears while accelerating. It then started stalling out when going through intersections in town from a full stop, and really started to die on christmas when we were on the highway (it became unsafe so we had to pull over and go home on back roads). The dealership now has it and claims nothing is wrong with it although it can barely drive. Nissan corporate wants us to spend hundreds or thousands on a complete "teardown" diagnosis before they will consider if they'll cover any of it. The car is only five years old, it needs its 3rd transmission, and it isn't even worth the amount it will take to diagnose and repair.

Filed Oct 14, 2018 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · MI

Bought certified used with carfax in feb. 2018. Car shuddering/jerking/grinding when accelerating, starting at around 70,000 miles. I asked nissan about this and they basically told me I will need a new transmission - at 79,000! Happy I purchased an extended power-train warranty, so hopefully it is covered. Should've bought another honda or toyota.

Filed May 13, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · AL

Takata recall. When yu take off & it gets up in speed the car jerk. When you stop at a red light or stop sign & then go, it jerk like it's trying to take off. But it barely move & jerk pretty hard. It seem like the car transmission is not changing out. While the car is jerking when you take off. It's like the idles up & down. When you brake it sounds like you walking on squeaky hard wood floor. The airbag does not work at all.I

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Brakes · 37,350 miles · CT

About a few hours after I signed the paperwork and drove off of the lot with my certified pre-owned vehicle, I heard a grinding sound (rear brakes). I took it back to the dealer that day and they claimed that there was probably debri due to the snow and sand on the roads. I didn't hear the sound again until march, when I took it to the service center at the dealership for an oil change. I had them check the brakes and they told me it was something ball bearings, or something like that. Bottom line, it didn't solve the problem. I took the car back to the dealership in may, with the same issue and they replaced the brake "kit." they told me that I shouldn't have anymore problems. I, in fact, did have the same problem again. June 1st I took the car to the dealership again for a brake issue, they took the rear system apart including the wheels, etc. They said that they could not find anything wrong, and to bring it back if I heard the noise again. Well, today, I drove the car and the grinding in the brakes is worse than I've ever heard it before. I have an appointment with dealer tomorrow, to see if they can get it right this time. My frustration level is at an all time high. I'm annoyed with the sound and I am sure everyone around me who has to hear it, but I am also concerned about the safety of my family when we are in the vehicle.

Filed Jul 19, 2015 · Brakes · 8,800 miles · NY

Brakes began squeaking upon backing up with around 4000 miles. My personal mechanic passed inspection. With 8800 miles, I was driving about 15 MPH attempting to make a turn when I applied brakes and car started to slow down, and then jerked forward as if brakes failed. I had to put the brakes to the floor to slow down and was then able to make my turn. I drove a bit more with no problems, but this was very frightening and will be calling dealer in the morning for further inspection.

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Brakes, Wheels · 126 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and there was a loud grinding noise coming from all of the wheels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126.

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Brakes · 3,555 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and a squealing noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The failure recurred whenever applying the brakes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 3,555.

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Brakes · 15,101 miles · NJ

Purchased a nissan certified pre-owned vehicle nissan sentra 2013. Mileage on vehicle 10014. Bought vehicle from hawthorne nissan hawthorne nj. This vehicle was purchased for my 17 year old daughter. We have owned the vehicle for 7 months. Brakes were squeaking. Mechanic states the brake pads were worn out already. Damage was down to 1/2 inch past the red marker. If my daughter was to continue driving this vehicle she would have been dead. I know other complaints have been filed on this please look in to this matter. I am fearful for her to drive it even after the repair. She only placed an additional 3000 miles since our purchase in april.

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 6,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the push button start feature failed to engage the engine. In addition, the brakes failed. The contact had to increase the braking distance in order to stop the vehicle. The contact also heard a loud metal grinding sound near the front passenger side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions. The brake sensor was replaced, but the failure recurred. The push button start was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 6,000.