After attempting to accelerate from stop at a stop sign, the sentra would not accelerate higher than about 10 MPH. I pushed the gas pedal to the floor, and still no acceleration. After a minute or so, it went back to normal. Over the course of an hour long drive, this happened at least 5 times. Abs indicator also came on when pushing the brake. Vdc and slip lights came on and stayed on for about half an hour. It will perform normally for a day or two. Then start malfunctioned at random. Two attempts have been made at the dealership to fix it according to diagnostic test which indicated the "brake switch code". Brake switch replaced and vehicle performed normally for two days the performed worse than before part was changed.
2013 Nissan Sentra engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owned a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle burst into flames and was destroyed. The driver sustained fatal injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.
As I was driving my car began to jerk. I could not gain any speed and almost cause two accidents because of the way it jerked.
I previously filed complaint, but was now told by the dealership that after the manifold was replaced, that the transmission also needed to be replaced. More waiting time, more unanswered phone calls, more poor service from the dealership. The sentra broke down on 12/20/14 and I'll finally be able to pick up my car on 1/24/15. The federal safety agency id number: 10672846 summary: my wife was driving on interstate 15 as we left san diego, california. In the car was my adult daughter and my two granddaughters, ages 1 1/2 and 10 months. I was ahead of her in our nissan pathfinder. She called my phone and said that the car RPM's were fluctuating and that the car wasn't going to make it home to twentynine palms. We pulled off the freeway in escondido. I checked the sentra and found that in idle and park that the engine ran fine. When I drove the car, it was lurching like the transmission wasn't shifting correctly. After checking the engine compartment, I drove to a well lite parking lot and while the family ate, I called aaa and had the sentra towed to mossy nissan of escondido. On monday the 22nd, my wife called mossy nissan and told them what happened. They called her back saying that it wasn't the transmission, that a sensor had been taken off of the manifold by her husband or our mechanic. She assured them that since the car was only 13 months old and under warranty, no mechanic had worked on the car and that I had only done the oil changes, but had not worked on the engine. Mossy nissan said that they would not honor the warranty since the sensor in the manifold was removed. They referred me to nissan USA, which said the same thing; that since the sensor was missing, they had nothing to turn in for warranty, so they would not honor the warranty.
My wife was driving on interstate 15 as we left san diego, california. In the car was my adult daughter and my two granddaughters, ages 1 1/2 and 10 months. I was ahead of her in our nissan pathfinder. She called my phone and said that the car RPM's were fluctuating and that the car wasn't going to make it home to twentynine palms. We pulled off the freeway in escondido. I checked the sentra and found that in idle and park that the engine ran fine. When I drove the car, it was lurching like the transmission wasn't shifting correctly. After checking the engine compartment, I drove to a well lite parking lot and while the family ate, I called aaa and had the sentra towed to mossy nissan of escondido. On monday the 22nd, my wife called mossy nissan and told them what happened. They called her back saying that it wasn't the transmission, that a sensor had been taken off of the manifold by her husband or our mechanic. She assured them that since the car was only 13 months old and under warranty, no mechanic had worked on the car and that I had only done the oil changes, but had not worked on the engine. Mossy nissan said that they would not honor the warranty since the sensor in the manifold was removed. I called mossy nissan and told them that I had not worked on the engine, that no mechanic had worked on the engine and that the sensor had to have fallen off the car while my wife was driving it on the freeway. They referred me to nissan USA, which said the same thing; that since the sensor was missing, they had nothing to turn in for warranty, so they would not honor the warranty. The price to repair the car was over $700, as they said I needed a complete manifold with the sensor attached. After repeated calls, mossy now said that my car will be repaired by 1/17/15 and the price will be under $500 because I had to wait for a part from the factory.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65.
Vehicle turns off by itself while driving, transmission needs to be replaced,and a lot of issues with the engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms as the vehicle shook abnormally and stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times for a diagnosis. The technician was unable to locate a problem and stated that the failures were normal. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was 3,700.
I was turning and drove thru a intersection that is when my car stalled out. I have taken it to the dealer ship and been told that there is nothing wrong with the car. Two weeks later the same thing happened and once again took it back into the dealership. I just got it back on friday and what do you know the car keeps acting like it is going to stall out. Don't get me wrong the people at the dealership are nice, but after my google search today I am glad (not really glad sad to see this is a problem but I thought I was going to crazy trying to figure out why) to see that others are having the same exact problem so when I go in tomorrow I have several things to talk to nissan about. I just hope that with these issues something is done before someone gets hurt. I shouldn't be scared to take my kids places in my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving downhill at various speeds, the engine rpms increased excessively. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000.
This vehicle was purchased on 12/31/2013, with 22 miles showing on the odometer. Approximately two weeks later, while at a stop light, the car engine cuts off, I was able to put the car into park and restart without further problem. The engine has stopped three other times since then, the others were while idling and driving at approximately 25-30mph.I should have taken it back to the dealer after the first incident, but thought it was a fluke, but after the fourth time, I'm a bit afraid that this will continue to happen and probably cause an accident.how do I begin to resolve this problem with nissan?
Engine stalled on the interstate while traveling at 70 MPH. Stalled again about an hour later at 30 MPH. Went to dealership, they were unable to reproduce the issue. Others have had similar experiences, but nissan will not recognize engine stalls as a current issue with 2013 nissan sentras. However nissan did send me one months car note for the vehicle being in the shop several times for this problem. According to nissan there is a suggested repair involving the accelerator on these vehicles, but the company will not authorize the repair unless their technicians can reproduce the issue. After several calls to nissan they simply say that they understand the problem I am having but the company will not authorize the repair at this time. They more or less left it to me to continue with my own research about a potential recall involving engine stalls.
I only had my car for about 10 months. I keep my car updated with the maintenance. I drove to las vegas, nevada friday afternoon. My car was running great I get to las vegas nevada I here this loud grinding crinkly noise coming from my engine or transmission. I take it to planet nissan in las vegas nevada. They took forever to even take me as a customer. Then they come out and say you are not eligible for a rental and your transmission went out. They proceeded to tell me that I will be responsible for the car as far as picking it up when its fixed. This is the worst experience I had with cars. This is the third time something bad happens to this car and its supposed to be brand new. I bought it with 32 miles on it. Mind you all this was on a trip I took to vegas with my family. My two year old son was drained from this experience having to spend 6 hours at planet nissan. They even try selling me a another new sentra.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, a burning odor was present. The contact pulled over to check under the hood and discovered that the engine was on fire. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The fire department was unable to determine what caused the fire. No one was injured. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer regarding the fire. The failure mileage was 11,110.
1st incident with our new 2013 nissan sentra occurred @ 247 mi., in our possession less than 1 week, going 50mph (2 children in car with me), car just shut off. Dealer reset computer system. It has been down hill since, I took it in today for the 5th time since it was purchased 3.5 months ago (it now has 3700mi). Repeated issues with RPM's running high anywhere between 2,000 & 4,000 or at an all most stop will flutter down to 0 like it's going to stall. Crackling/rattling noises from the driverside dashboard. Now also coming from the a-pillar (?). Issues with speakers (static/crackling noises) had the same break and airbag light issues. There is now growling noises coming from front, car seems to "buck" around 2-4k RPM's. Oh yeah my driver door handle is now falling apart. Did I cover all the problems I have had with a $20+ brand new car???? I think so, but then again we haven't owned it all that long! I did open a claim with nissan consumer affairs when it was in on it's 3rd visit, I was denied a repurchase, but rest assured a nissan certified repair shop will fix any problems. Waiting on dealership to decide if they can do anything?! Next step attorney!!!!!
I have also been experiencing the loud grinding noise from the rear brakes. I took the car in today for its first oil change and showed the technician the issue. I also have a problem with the A/C not cooling. There have been a couple of times while driving when the A/C starts to blow warm air for a long time and then randomly starts to cool again. Hopefully the dealership can get it fixed without causing any additional grief! The car has been driven less than 5,000 miles!
When I am stopped at a light, the car seems to creep forward when brake pedal depressed. I need to continually apply more pressure and the pedal becomes spongy. Also, I now notice that when stopped or going slow, engine fumes are coming from my air/heating vents. Don't know if its exhaust or an oil leak somewhere. Car only has 400 miles on it and I've had car since end of february 2013.
I was traveling on the interstate on 4/6 headed to sc at 5 am when the car started to decelerate by itself. With the gas pedal to the floor the car would not go past 45. Then suddenly it will take off. The car does this at random and it cannot be detected on the computer according to nissan. Friday night the car did the same thing. This time was worst and I was in traffic with people behind me. As I started to pull off from the light the car would not go past 25. I immediately put the flashers on prayed that I did not get hit from behind. I am afraid to drive the car and I am currently paying for a rental because nissan lithia springs refused to give me a rental or loaner. I am very distressed about this car. Nissan lithia springs said they would trade me out the car but wanted to treat it as a trade. Why would I pay for two cars when my sentra is obviously a lemon. I am otally frustrated I have a brand new car that I cannot drive and know one seems to care. The car was purchased on 3/18. Went to service 4/8 picked up 4/9 they said that it was a idle program. Returned to service 4/11 and was picked up 4/24. I took the car back on 4/26 and it is still there. I have tried contacting nissan consumer affairs and they don't return phone calls or emails.
I purchase this as a brand new vehicle last month from a nissan dealer. Today morning when I left home at 5:40am the temperature was around 25f and when I switched on the car and pulled it to the drive mode suddenly the engine stopped by itself. I then pulled it back in the parking gear and reigned the engine and left home. I reached outside my house stopped to take a left turn and the car stopped again! I feel scared driving this car now on freeway as I feel it may stop anytime and I might get into a big crash. There is a recall letter I received on this car yesterday and it said the first problem I stated above when the car is moved from p to d sometimes it stops but not that it would ever stop while in motion which is very very scary. I hope you will be able to help me and any other owners of this car. Thanks.
Took off from a stop sign and my car stalled. I turned the car off and on again and it ran fine. This isn't the first time this has happened to me, but the others were when it was pretty cold outside and I deemed that the reason for the stall. Now I believe it has to be something more.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road to restart the vehicle. The vehicle then began to function normally. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 419 and the current mileage was unavailable.
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