Nissan Sentra Complaints

5,975 consumer complaints on file.

#11511648March 13, 2023
AIR BAGS, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, SLOW TO ACCELERATE CVT IS ACTING UP
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511588March 13, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving in a car wash drive-thru line, the brakes applied independently. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated an unknown yellow and black warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she was unable to open or start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle jump started. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,765.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511418March 12, 2023
AIR BAGS
The airbag sensor shows off x 2, meaning both airbags will not deploy in case of an accident. This started around June 2022. I thought it was a fluke and would eventually turn off on its own. It’s been taken to Sutherlin Nissan here in Orlando, FL for service with the light on, and no mention was ever made of it; I assumed they didn’t think it was a big deal, so I dismissed it. I then heard about airbag recalls affecting Nissans a year older then mine, but since I’m having the same issue, I felt it should be reported. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511405March 12, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
AEB SYSTEM ACTIVATED ON IT'S OWN, 3 TIMES RANDOMLY ,BRAKES SLAM ON FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. IF THERE WAS A VEHICLE IN BEHIND ME THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. WE JUST TOOK IT TOTHE DEALSHIP TO HAVE THE SYSTEM CHECKED AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM.IT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MANUFACTURER OR OTHERS. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO FAILURE. I CAN NO L,ONGER DRIVE THIS CAR WITH CONFIDENCE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511358March 11, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
When in reverse, brake pedal goes all the way to the floor when I push the pedal to stop. Also, once in forward, brake pedal went all the way to the floor when pushing the brake pedal to stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511272March 10, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
was driving down the highway nothing in front of me my car hit the brakes and flashed warning on the dash and made me come to a stop after this happened my fuel economy decreased over 100 miles per tank other times it just activates and taps the brakes for no reason also every window except the driver window gets stuck several times a week another thing some how one of my rims cracked
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510976March 9, 2023
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated all four door locks would unlatch independently and the door ajar chime would be activated. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510735March 8, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, excessive pressure was needed to depress the brake pedal for the vehicle to start. The contact stated that starting the vehicle took longer than normal due to the failure. Additionally, the brake lights failed to illuminate while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509998March 3, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle turned off and restarted independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle then started to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the transmission had failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 79,700.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509815March 2, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My backup camera constantly defaults to a blue screen. I have nearly backed into other cars as a result of this malfunction. I also have a toddler at home. While I do normal safety checks around my vehicle prior to leaving my driveway, there is still a possibility that he could dart out of the home and stand behind my car without my knowledge. I have asked Hyman Brothers Nissan on Midlothian Turnpike in Midlothian, Virginia to look at this. The service advisor told me that it was "probably due the multiple cell phones trying to connect to my vehicle". All cell phones associated with my vehicle have been removed as well as all charging cables. I still have this issue. My vehicle is NOT safe at this time. While I do drive it, I am forced to call my house before leaving in the morning to ensure my toddler is being adequately supervised before I put my car in reverse to leave. When parking, I make every attempt to pull through so I do not HAVE to put my car in reverse. Due to the malfunctioning equipment, my vehicle may be breaking the law that states vehicles manufactured after 2018 need to have backup cameras installed. While the law doesn't specify that the backup camera needs to work, it should be assumed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509879March 2, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Automatic Emergency Braking and Front Collision Avoidance system has caused the vehicle to brake when there is nothing in front of vehicle, or show "System Malfunction" on the dash. Dealer unable to duplicate but said it happens to most Nissan Sentra's. Found it happens more frequently when there is rain or bad weather.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509942March 2, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I went to work and while driving I noticed a light come on. When I looked it up it said safety light and to clean my cameras for possible dirt. I got to work and turned car off. When I went to leave for a meeting 1 hour later the car would not start. All the lights were working and the radio came on. I tried to start it again and the break got hard and it still wouldn’t start. I tried to jumpstart it and it tried to come on but made a noise and wouldn’t come on. I waited a while tried jumping it again and it started. The safety light went off and never came back on. I had my battery replaced in September 2022 so I left to go get it checked and it was good I also checked alternator and it was good. I went home and left a few times with no problem then the next morning it happened again. I had to jump it to start and took it to an auto shop. They couldn’t find anything in the diagnostic test but replaced starter to see if that was it. I drove home and 2 hours later tried to leave and the car wouldn’t start. I went back the next day to the shop and they couldn’t find anything and changed battery to key fobe. The car started for the rest of the day. I went to work the next morning with no problem then when I tried to leave for lunch it wouldn’t start. I went back to shop throwing a fit and they kindly refunded me back my money and told me to go to a Nissan dealership because of a recall they looked up that could be the problem and it should be repaired for free.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509629March 1, 2023
POWER TRAIN
While driving down the road in my 2013 Nissan Sentra on December 31,2022 my cars engine light came on and went from a solid amber color to flashing and then my car lost power and I had to coast down the road to a near by house where I had to have my vehicle towed to my house and it is still sitting at the bottom of my driveway to this day I believe that my vehicle should be showing a recall on the cvt transmission but it don’t which isn’t right. I just need my car fixed and back to running
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509719March 1, 2023
AIR BAGS
Nissan Dealer locally will not repair my vehicle as per the recall for my air bags. Have driven out of town to a Nissan dealer and they said they did not have the part in stock and could not fix it. I would like to have my car fixed before the passenger air bag EXPLODES.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509746March 1, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle has a inconsistent overnight battery drain. Called Auto Club for a jump start and technician said some Nissans have been experiencing this issue. Drove the vehicle to get the battery and charging system tested, it passed and no problems were found. There is no pattern and it only happens when the vehicle sits overnight. There is enough power to lock and unlock the vehicle but not enough to start the car. Had to purchase a battery booster/jumper so I wont get stranded and not keep calling Auto Club. Once I jumped it twice in a week, and the most has been 5 weeks without the need to jump start it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509332February 27, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the car continues to turn off and draining the battery, on the audio there is a constant static, and lights keep shorting out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509216February 26, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle lunges while trying to stop. In heavy rush hour traffic vehicle nearly lurches a vehicle length while slowly applying the break. For months the dealership claimed it was “functioning as expected” 7 visits later they finally determined it is the election intake valve. Dealership refuses to replace the part and it is a known issue, was sent away 2 times without it being fixed and they are aware I’m still driving it with the malfunctioning part. Huge safety risk! Vehicle other issues have been ERG valve, motor mount, plastic parts coming off, master control switch in the door, electric intake valve, crash detection system failure and throwing codes, many more codes not provided by the dealerships. Death trap vehicle, Nissan will not address issues. Owned for 8 months 15 visits to the dealerships 2 + months out of service and still no resolution! Nissan made a lemon, not a sound vehicle, waste of time and money!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509215February 26, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Windows intermittently stop working/ do not go up or down. Poses a serious safety risk when not able to roll up widows when environmental factors are hazardous. Dealer determined faulty master switch on driver side
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508841February 24, 2023
AIR BAGS
Slid on black ice (luckily only going about 40mph) car hit a cement guard rail head on severally damaging the entire front of the car (waiting on if it's totaled) no injuries but air bags did not deploy. Well it wasn't super fast that hard of a head on hit they should have deployed.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508705February 23, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving my car to work between 9 and 10pm on/around February 5, 2023. I lost control of my car and it couldn’t brake. I couldn’t have been hit if it was rush hour or ran into a car or someone. I turned to a around on the right to get out of traffic. The road had a little hill, I started to slide down the hill. I took my car to Nissan in Monroeville PA. When I picked my car back they had wrong VIN number and Year for my car. They said they scan the VIN not type it so the at wasn’t a typo. I am concerned that they said they changed codes and no main issues and mentioned some issues but the documentation was all wrong about a car with a VIN and Year that isn’t mine and under my family information. I am concerned about if my car is okay, and why Nissan gave me wrong VIN with two wrong errors in the numbers and letters and wrong year and they also might or might not have fixed problem. They said my car was 2008 but it’s 2011. I am concerned about if my car was fixed for the problem i took it on for and also if it was manipulated with old parts because it is not 2008. I went to the police in Monroeville PA they helped me find correct VIN. I bought my car at Subaru and they said my car VIN is as they said and is 2011. Did Nissan fix my car? I don't trust they did if documentation of VIN and Year are wrong, I’m now concerned about fraud possibilities. I took my car to Nissan Feb 15. It started to work fine on Feb 5 when I restarted it but I needed them to check why it didn’t work that night; until I restarted it. They said it might be coding which they fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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