2013 Nissan Sentra: whining or grinding noise

Filed Nov 17, 2021 · Transmission · NH

The CVT transmission failed at 83011 miles. My symptoms included whining and gurgling noises and bucking. Symptoms occurred at all speeds. Minor noises began several months before diagnosis by dealer. Did not cause an accident but unexpected total failure in highway conditions could have been deadly. This is a well know problem with Nissan CVT transmissions as evidenced by multiple class action lawsuits across multiple models and countless owner complaints reported including total, sudden transmission failure. Diagnosed as a failed transmission by dealer. Repair shop returned failed transmission to Nissan.

Filed Oct 8, 2021 · Transmission · AL

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

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · TN

Vehicle has 68,000 miles. Recently noticed the car slipping and trying to get in 4th gear. It also makes a whining noise when in drive and park.. When in neutral noise goes away. From what I read and talked with transmission specialist. Cvt transmissions are not mechanically sound and fail prematurely. Even when you service the transmission at 30k and 65k with new CVT fluid. Presently my car is being inspected by aamco. I do not trust nissan dealerships.

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Transmission · 58,700 miles · VA

2013 nissan sentra w/ 58,700 miles. The car experienced a loud whining noise, which progressively got worse until it started to shudder and rev intermittently until power was lost. The complete loss of power occured while driving approx. 30 MPH on a 2-lane road in traffic, causing an unsafe condition. The driver was forced to stop the car in the travel lane with emergency flashers on while other vehicles passed on the wrong side of the road. Upon restarting the engine, the driver was able to get the car to a safe location but the problem remained, intermittent revving under load, shuddering, and eventually complete loss of power again. The car was towed to a dealership, and it is being examined by that dealer now. All symptoms point to failure of the CVT, a common problem with a range of nissan vehicles that has been ongoing for years. Note, 3 weeks prior to this incident, the same dealer changed the transmission fluid and performed other regular maintenance service. From the consumer perspective, nissan and this dealer are knowingly allowing unsafe vehicles to leave their lot and not informing owners of these issues.

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Transmission · 87,900 miles · AL

My 2013 nissan sentra began having problems with acceleration as well as shuddering hesitating, down shifting above 50mph.,whining sound followed by the check engine light. Carried the vehicle to the dealer ship to be checked out. I was told the transmission was failing. I would need a new one. I have enclosed the invoices as well as my different steps to try to resolve this as a warranty issue.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Transmission · 67,560 miles · GA

Purchase a demo nissan sentra 2013 on may 12, 2017. Return 3 weeks later to complain about the sluggish during take off to nissan south of morrow, ga. The service person drove it and found nothing wrong. Aug 4,2017 whining noise while park and the engine is running, the service manager drove he said he did not hear but normal sounds but was told I needed the 60,000 mile service pack, which I purchase at the price of $307 on aug 4,. Oct.2017, now the transmission is whining loudly and now they tell me my warranty has expired it will cost me $4,000 to repair.