2016 Nissan Sentra: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Sep 19, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · VA

CVT code P17F4 Judder i have not drove 356 miles in the last 2 days.

Filed Dec 14, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · FL

My 2016 Nissan Sentra malfunctioned while driving on the Highway three separate times. The car suddenly lost its ability to accelerate and seemed to power down while becoming more difficult to steer. It seemed to start shuddering and I thought it may have been a front end flat tire. After pulling off the road and putting the car in park, when I waited a minute or two, I placed the car in drive and there was no problem until a month later and it hppended again except on an interstate while driving over a long bridge. Two different Nissan dealers could not diagnose any issues and kind of threw up theirs hands with no suggestions except to bring it in again if it happens once more. The auto has become hazardous to drive for two seniors, and no one seems to be able to diagnose or fix the issues. I read online about Nissan CVT transmission recalls for these Sentras, but never received any recall notifications.

Filed Nov 4, 2023 · Transmission · NJ

CVT shuddering, slipping while shifting gears; lack of acceleration, then lunging into gear.

Filed Jul 9, 2023 · Fuel system · FL

When trying to accelerate, the car begin shudders and then couldn't jerks. The RPM fluctuates and jumps spastically and today, I couldn't accelerate at all and lost power completely after trying to accelerate at a green light. Car also slowed itself down on the interstate while traveling at 70 mph for a month straight and then would stall again about 15 minutes later going 15 mph in a parking lot. Checked the code the check engine light gave about an over retarded cam shaft sensor, replaced it, and am still having the same issue.

Filed Jun 22, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · OH

The CVT Transmission has a bad shudder while driving and shifting into gears. It jerks when trying to accelerate and is extremely slow trying to accelerate the vehicle. The safety of me and other vehicles were in danger because the vehicle failed to accelerate when going up an incline or just driving down an even lane road with no inclines or hills. The vehicle has been inspected by a certified auto repair shop and after inspection, I was told that the CVT Transmission needs to be replaced. The first instance of trouble happened on June 7th, 2023 while I was driving to work. The check engine light came on and the accelerator was hesitant. The car could barely maintain a safe speed. I was travelling on the highway when this occurred.

Filed Aug 4, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · OH

I have a sentra 2016 that has been from day 1 and brand new has had a shake, judder, stall during sudden acceleration or stop and go stop and go with being jolted forward, usually on the highway. I am always terrified to drive it anywhere. I can't believe there is no recall on this. They need to offer a new transmission for the owners.

Filed Apr 2, 2021 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · TN

My vehicle has been shuddering when it shifts and also jerks during shifting and the vehicle stalled while I was driving on the hwy, and stalled when I was stopped at the red light, I don't understand why its happening at 117107 miles, I was told it was my transmission acting up, I have a 3 year old daughter and the vehicle is starting to feel unsafe to drive

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · TX

When on the freeway, once vehicle has reached 50-70 MPH, the rpms jump up and down. Super dangerous as I am then unable to maintain control of vehicle and have to cut through traffic to a shoulder. Also on take off and stopping at red lights, car shudders and feels like it is going to stall. I know there is a class action lawsuit out there as many drivers are having this issue but I should not have to pay $5 in transmission repair on a car that have 60k miles just to wait for reimbursement. Nissan needs to step up and handle this as a recall.

Filed Dec 7, 2019 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · CA

When giving the gas when taking off vehicle shudders. When on the freeway around 50-60 MPH the rpms jump up and down and the car jerks and sometimes feels like it may stall out at high speeds. This is extremely dangerous on california freeways.

Filed Nov 26, 2019 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 4 miles · TX

Car CVT transmission slipping and shuddering while in motion also stahling while entering freeway, crossing intersections, and while turning.

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Transmission · 96,400 miles · NC

Continuously variable transmissions (cvts) starts shifting back and forth abnormally between gears. It shudders, shakes, and jerks when shifting gears. I have been told that I need to replace the transmission the vehicle has about 97 thousands miles. I was also told that nissan sentra are know for this problem. I called nissan customer assistance and was told that my vehicle is not covered by the extended warranty for the CVT problem.

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Transmission · 60 miles · MD

My transmission failed on a major highway. I could not accelerate and narrowly avoided a terrible accident. Prior to this incident, the car was making a small kind of clicking/shuddering sound when I would accelerate. I thought it was an issue with the tires. The dealership told me the transmission was failing, but I thought they may have been mistaken because I was having no issues with moving at the time. Now I understand that the dealership knew it was a transmission issue because nissan is aware of a major defect with their CVT transmissions, but will not order a recall to correct the problem. My children and I could have been killed on the highway that evening; we barely made it off the road. I am terrified to try to drive the car. There is no reason why a car that I purchased brand new should have transmission failure less than two years after I bought it. This issue needs to be corrected immediately before lives are lost. I'm assuming a family will have to die on a highway before this company will correct their flaw.