2017 Nissan Sentra: transmission slipping

7 of the 231 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Sentra describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 47 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Transmission slipping by model year

2025
1
2022
2
2020
1
2019
7
2018
2
2017
7
2016
19
2015
18
2014
28
2013
39
2012
3
2011
2
2010
1
2008
1
2005
1
2004
1
2003
1
1999
1
1996
1
1994
1
1993
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 1, 2026 · Transmission · 129,600 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving the vehicle he could tell the vehicle gears were slipping, on a different occasion the vehicle downshifted on its own suddenly almost causing a crash. The contact stated there were times where the vehicle would downshift suddenly and would slow all the way down causing the vehicle to come to a stop, having to shift into neutral then back into drive, and the contact stated he could hear very loud grinding noise from the gears. The vehicle was towed to a residence, and the dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,600.

Filed May 31, 2026 · Transmission · NJ

I have been experiencing the cvt transmission slipping the last two weeks. I contacted Nissan so see if my vin was a vehicle affected by 2017 cvt transmission recalls. They advised me it was not affected because my vin did not match their systems affected vehicles. Today my vehicle transmission broke down completely on my way home and had to get towed home. This could have been prevented had Nissan honored my vehicle cvt transmisson recall since it is a 2017 model as the ones affected. Now i have a vehicle i cant drive.

Filed Jul 28, 2025 · Transmission · KY

The 2017 Nissan Sentra is part of a recall due to significant transmission issues, including sudden loss of power and jerking motions while driving. Overview of the Recall Nissan has issued a recall for certain 2013 to 2017 Sentra models due to problems with their continuously variable transmissions (CVT). Owners have reported various issues, including: Sudden loss of power while driving, which can occur without warning, posing a serious safety risk. Jerking or shuddering motions during acceleration, making the vehicle feel unstable. Transmission slipping out of gear, which can lead to loss of control. this has seriously affected my vehicle VIN number is [XXX] , 2017 Nissan Sentra. I called the local dealership and was told that since it was a 'rebuilt' title recalls didnt apply. My research shows that this is not true. The damage that occurred to my vehicle that affected the title was not even in the area of the recall of transmission. It was in the rear of the vehicle. Can you help me with this problem please? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 6, 2023 · Transmission · TX

CVT transmission failed while driving at highway speed. Mechanic states Nissan CVT are under recall. Warranty will not cover this failure. Happened at 60k miles. Indicator light came on as CVT began slipping. Car went into "limp" mode.

Filed Dec 14, 2022 · Acceleration, Transmission · FL

My nissan keeps slipping when I try to accelerate. I noticed everyone is having the same problem there needs to be a recall some people don't have money for a new transmission. The dealerships have to take care of this issue and I need a car to get back and forth. I bought this car brand new in 2017. I need this issue addressed

Filed Feb 11, 2021 · Transmission · 81,000 miles · OH

Car has 81229 miles on it the problem started around 81,000 car surging and transmission slipping while driving on highway and city streets

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the transmission failed while driving at various speeds. The vehicle decelerated and failed to gain acceleration after a complete stop. The transmission jerked and slipped. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as intended. There were no warning lights before, during or after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to two unknown nissan dealers to have a diagnostic performed that was unable to locate a failure code for the transmission failure. The vehicle was also taken to a transmission specialist who located dtc code: p0776 which was related to the electronic pressure control solenoid. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 49,000.