2013 Nissan Sentra: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Oct 8, 2021 · Transmission · AL

The car shudders, makes a whining sound while driving seems to be transmission related

Filed Aug 10, 2021 · Transmission · DE

CVT Transmission. Yes available for inspection. Vehicle was juddering/flaring Yes confirmed by dealer and independent service center No warning lamps or other symptoms besides the juddering/flaring First appeared around mid June 2021 The ServiceCampaign Bulletin dated 9/28/17 does not include our VIN#... even though the problem is identical! Because our VIN was not included, Nissan refused to compensate us for this problem. There was a class action suit regarding this issue that has now expired. We are asking for compensation as this was a known Nissan issue and this vehicle is still relatively new with low milage.

Filed Jun 8, 2021 · Transmission · KY

My 2013 Nissan Sentra CVT transmission prematurely failed at 82,000 miles and is available for inspection upon request. One year ago (2020) my car started to shudder and stall when going from a stop, at 75,000 miles. I took my car to the Nissan dealership and they said that they felt the same issues when test driving it and contacted Nissan HQ to see if I qualified for the extended warranty. Nissan HQ requested that they check the transmission fluid and run some diagnostic tests and check for specific codes. In 2020, the Nissan dealership did as requested and found that the transmission fluid was black and smelled burnt or spent but reported that there were no shavings in the fluid. In 2020, they also could not get the specific diagnostic codes that were requested by Nissan HQ. When Nissan HQ got these results, they said that all my car needed was a transmission fluid change, even though this year's model is known to have CVT premature transmission failure. Currently, in 2021 my car started shuddering and stalling again along with new problems such as: kicking when putting the car in reverse, trying to shift gears at inappropriate times, RPMs racing even when on a flat, straight road with cruise control on. I took my car to get inspected by the Nissan dealership again and this time they told me that my car has "internal transmission failure" and is not recommended to be driven. The price for a new transmission is 4343.93 which is worth more than the car. Nissan HQ refuses to pay for this even though they know that this transmission has this problem. Nissan HQ claims that they cannot help due expiration of the extended warranty, this is unfair to people who gently drove their cars and took care of them which delayed the occurrence of the inevitable problem These transmissions are unsafe for the driver and those around and in the car and it is wreckless for Nissan not to have a recall on these transmissions.

Filed Dec 21, 2020 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · FL

The vehicle has been having transmission issues recently. When accelerating the transmission causes the car to stop and then to jerk forward and shudder. When reversing this has also become an issue. This is extremely concerning, especially when attempting to reach the speed limit on a highway. Even entering normal streets is a cause for concern since the car will stop and shudder suddenly. Because of transmission concerns, I took the vehicle to be serviced and was told the transmission was bad but was out of the extended warranty that nissan provided as a settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding the transmission issue which appears to be a systemic problem with nissan's CVT transmission system.

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Transmission · 71,889 miles · NC

Transmission has judder, loss of power no matter if on a straightway or climbing a hill which creates a safety issue. This is now a constant issue.

Filed Sep 5, 2020 · Transmission · NC

Car has 103000 miles. Bought used and after had nissan service campaigns completed and stating car in good shape. Then car began high revvving before shifting, occasional shudder when shifting to drive or reverse, then enters low mode with no acceleration. Took to nissan dealer and they said needs new transmission. Contacted nissan consumer affairs and filed a complaint. They denied the claim only stating car is out of warranty, no offer to at least share the cost. This clearly should be a full transmission recall. Do not buy a car with a CVT!

Filed Apr 12, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,370 miles · VA

I bought my 2013 nissan sentra sr from towne auto brokers 03/2013 I test drove it and it had no shifting problems at that time. 2 weeks later while I'm driving it the sentra started jerking and idling erratically, the RPM tachometer red lined 3 times without the gas pedal being depressed!! While redlining the sentra's transmission shudder with the erratic jerking all the while decelerating before catching 3rd gear at 4,000 RPM. I was in rush hour traffic 3 miles from home so I decided to try and making it home. While stopped at the stop light the sentra idled normal, then at the green light when I depressed the gas pedal nothing happened( no power at all and the RPM didn't rise) I was literally stuck in the middle of an intersection not able to move my nissan sentra under its own power!!! I'm afraid that this is a transmission issue that the manufacturer was well aware of before installation in nissan sentra and all other models with this CVT transmission. I believe the nissan corporation should recall all CVT transmission due to mechanical failure resulting in lack of power.

Filed Jan 10, 2020 · Engine · NC

I purchased my vehicle from a used dealership. I have a 2013 nissan sentra that has the exact same issues as the nissan vehicles from 2010-2012. My transmission feels as if it is slipping, jerking, shuddering and does not gain acceleration smoothly. If I accelerate at all, my transmission will jerk. If I put my car in reverse, it will stall and feels as if it is not getting any gas and the transmission jerks. If I am on a street that is not busy driving under 40 if my RPM gets over 1, it will jerk and feel as if it is going to shut off. When I am driving on the highway at higher speeds of 40, if the RPM increases at all, my vehicle jerks and feels as if it is not getting enough gas. I took my car to firestone on 1/10/20 and they determined that it is indeed the CVT transmission. I had 0 codes appear. I have the document from firestone that reflects that I have no other issues with the vehicle. I was advised by firestone to take the vehicle to nissan. I took the vehicle to nissan 1/10/20 the same day and was told the exact same thing, however the recall does not apply to the year of my vehicle, but I have the exact same issue as the previous year manufactured vehicles. I also have documentation for this as well. They ran a full diagnostic test and found 0 codes. I keep my vehicle in good condition and well kept and service is up to date. This needs to be recalled.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Transmission · 47,800 miles · PA

Been complaining since 2016 about shuddering if car and loss of power. I've had an acceleration issue causing an accident in 2016, reported it to nissan dealership. They ssid I was crazy under 28000 miles at time. Have complained since now in oct 10 going on pa turnpike at posted 70mph llost all power almost causing a major pileup! Transmission had to tow vehicle off highway then again tow it back to dealership costiing me over 500.00 in tows mileage under 48000. Kow they say I need transmission out of warranty must pay 4000.00 to repair it !! This car has been a deathtrap and should not be allowed on the road.. I want the govt to make nissanusa pay for all my repairs towing and get a lifetime warranty. Maybe then theyd fix car right !! Im afraid to drive it. Ive been on 2 major highways one city street when this occured. Interstate 5279 and pa turnpike then a pgh city street . I'm just grateful I am alive a d others were not hurt this past oct 10 2019.

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · SC

The CVT transmission is failing .it causes the vehicle to shake and shudder when changing gears. The rpms will rise and fall by itself often. Very slow acceleration due to the slippage of the CVT transmission. Dangerous to try and merge with or pull out into traffic.

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Transmission · 96,800 miles · GA

Experiencing sudden RPM spikes during CVT shifts, lack of power, jerky shifts at high rev. Left my 17 year old daughter stranded in rural area after dark. She was traveling about two hours home at posted speeds. Sudden RPM spike with no acceleration. I was able to get to her, shut vehicle off and restart and got it moving. Transmission "slipping", jerking and shuddering. Contacted nissan USA and dealership, they want me to bring it in to check.

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · NC

Bought 2013 nissan sentra used at 25,000 miles. No issues or problems with transmission until around 89,000 when car began to jerk while trying to change gears and then progressed to shuddering, jerking, etc. Took it to mechanic, verified that transmission was in horrible shape and going out. Went to nissan dealership where purchased. They advised that warranty was out and that nissan was doing nothing to assist with this. Said they would be glad to replace transmission for $4,000. Nissan needs to extend this recall. These vehicles are dangerous and nissan is aware of this and chooses to ignore this issue.