2020 Nissan Sentra: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

My 2020 Nissan Sentra began experiencing repeated episodes of unexpectedly stalling and shutting off at stoplights and stop signs. The vehicle would also jerk, shake while idling, and experience fluctuating RPMs. An oil-pressure warning light appeared during these incidents. The cause of the malfunction remains unknown. Before taking the vehicle to a Nissan dealership, I had the mass airflow sensor replaced, along with an oil change and throttle-body cleaning. However, the problem continued. On October 29, 2026, I took the vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealership for an 8:00 AM appointment to have the stalling issue diagnosed. The vehicle remained at the dealership until approximately 3:00–4:00 PM. According to the service records, the technician test-drove the vehicle and checked for stored diagnostic codes but could not reproduce the stalling or identify the cause. I was advised to return if the problem worsened or became more frequent. Immediately after leaving the dealership, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off again while I was in traffic. This created a serious safety concern because the vehicle could stall without warning during normal driving conditions. The service paperwork also identified an outstanding tie-rod recall, R23B3, but stated that no recall work was performed. I do not know whether this recall was related to the stalling issue. I was advised to return the vehicle for additional overnight diagnostic testing, but the underlying problem remained unresolved. Due to the repeated unexpected stalling and concerns for my safety and my child's safety, I no longer felt comfortable operating the vehicle. I traded it in on October 31, 2026. The vehicle is no longer in my possession, but the October 29 dealership service records are available. The cause of the stalling was never determined.

Filed Oct 2, 2026 · Acceleration, Fuel system · CA

2020 Nissan Sentra , had been affected, Fuel system and or transmission has been affected , I also communicated this with Nissan Consumers affairs on 9/1, case number(57016532) they didn’t bother to help. I also went to the dealer twice . They also were unbothered and monotone . It’s a safety issue since the car stalls in low speeds. CVT transmission is expensive and they don’t want to fix it . I want to give it back to Nissan or the bank .

Filed Jun 5, 2024 · Transmission · CA

On Sept 25 23 I was driving and the engine light came on the car stalled in traffic and would not move when I tried to go forward the car would not move. I called my insurance roadside service they had to tow the car to the dealer. The dealer said the cause of the problem was the transmission they had to replace the automatic CVT transaxle assembly. These cars need to be recalled because I had a 2018 nissan sentra with the same transmission problem.

Filed Oct 28, 2021 · Engine, Wheels · AL · crash

I had brought my car up to the dealership for an oil change, and they said there was a recall on the tie rods. They said they checked them out, but never gave me paperwork for it. And I’ve looked it up and it said no recall have been serviced on. A week or two later me and another passenger got in my car and put it in reverse, and heard a small pop as I turned the wheel I didn’t think anything of it at first. Then we started heading down the road we got to a stop light and my car was stalling the transmission didn’t sound right for a little while. And then we where going about 35 mph and started slowing down to about 10-15 mph to make a turn, as I started turning the wheel we heard a loud pop. All of a sudden I had lost control of the car, the right front side tire had broke off and barely holding only by the wires and piece of metal. Then we hit the curb almost hitting another car and smoke started coming out of the A/C vents. And also no warning for anything ever came up. the problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The dealership has inspected it.

Filed Oct 17, 2021 · LA

When accelerating, the entire vehicle jerks vigorously. Causing the vehicle to temporarily stall. After few seconds it gains control. Big orange error message displays. Saying vehicle malfunction with 6 different error messages.