Transmission Failure problems of the 2012 Nissan Sentra

Seven problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2012 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2012 Sentra.

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2021

I realized I was losing power while driving down the sagtikos parkway. I pulled to the side of the road, turned off the car, and attempted to restart. The car would start, but would not change into drive, nor reverse (or would not register). I was effectively stranded along the parkway. It was determined that my car experienced -- what I understand to be -- transmission failure. I purchased the car only six (6) months ago.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2018

Cvt transmission failure no recall option. The transmission has been slowly failing over the last 6 months slipping no recourse but to replace the vehicle has less then 100,000 miles.

3 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2017

Transmission failed with no warning. Vehicle would not move after braking while still in gear. Only 78,000 miles logged. 5. 5 years old. Exact event: backing slowly out of a driveway (in reverse); braked at end of driveway to look both directions; resumed acceleration (in reverse) as I turned and nothing happened. Vehicle would not "land" in any gear (drive, reverse, low drive, etc). Had to be towed from location to my mechanic. My mechanic diagnosed the transmission as inoperable and needing replacement. Recommended I tow to a Nissan dealer for hopeful coverage by Nissan. Nissan confirmed need to replace at the cost of $4156.

4 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2016

Bought the car certified used from a Nissan dealership w/ roughly 55k miles on it, cvt transmission fails, have it replaced. The new cvt transmission fails again with roughly 55k miles on. Nissan refuses to offer any assistance to help with replacing a cvt transmission that yet again has failed.

5 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

6 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2015

The contact owns a 2012 nisssan Sentra. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the transmission failed while accelerating. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,383.

7 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2014

I was driving my Nissan Sentra and without warning the transmission failed in the middle of the street. It failed at 66,000 miles and the warranty expired at 60,000 miles I received no help from Nissan or the dealer they both could care less about the situation it was a awful experience I bought the car because I thought it was reliable I will never buy Nissan again it has been a bad experience so long Nissan.




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