Ten problems related to vehicle shudder have been reported for the 2013 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2013 Sentra.
The vehicle has been having transmission issues recently. When accelerating the transmission causes the car to stop and then to jerk forward and shudder. When reversing this has also become an issue. This is extremely concerning, especially when attempting to reach the speed limit on a highway. Even entering normal streets is a cause for concern since the car will stop and shudder suddenly. Because of transmission concerns, I took the vehicle to be serviced and was told the transmission was bad but was out of the extended warranty that Nissan provided as a settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding the transmission issue which appears to be a systemic problem with Nissan's cvt transmission system.
Been complaining since 2016 about shuddering if car and loss of power. I've had an acceleration issue causing an accident in 2016, reported it to Nissan dealership. They ssid I was crazy under 28000 miles at time. Have complained since now in oct 10 going on PA turnpike at posted 70mph llost all power almost causing a major pileup! transmission had to tow vehicle off highway then again tow it back to dealership costiing me over 500. 00 in tows mileage under 48000. Kow they say I need transmission out of warranty must pay 4000. 00 to repair it !! this car has been a deathtrap and should not be allowed on the road. . I want the govt to make Nissanusa pay for all my repairs towing and get a lifetime warranty. Maybe then theyd fix car right !! im afraid to drive it. Ive been on 2 major highways one city street when this occured. Interstate 5279 and PA turnpike then a pgh city street . I'm just grateful I am alive a d others were not hurt this past oct 10 2019.
Bought certified used with carfax in Feb. 2018. Car shuddering/jerking/grinding when accelerating, starting at around 70,000 miles. I asked Nissan about this and they basically told me I will need a new transmission - at 79,000! happy I purchased an extended power-train warranty, so hopefully it is covered. Should've bought another Honda or Toyota.
While driving, my vehicle frequently vibrates and catches whenever I accelerate. I took it to a mechanic and the transmission of my 2013 Nissan Sentra needs to be replaced, though it is under 100,000 miles and I have only had it for 5 years. I was advised not to drive the car because it is no longer safe to be on the road.
68000 miles and transmission is slipping and shudder when accelerating from stop. Also abruptly downshifts and jerks while going at cruising speeds. It is hard to control the vehicle when it shudders.
The cvt transmission is failing . It causes the vehicle to shake and shudder when changing gears. The rpms will rise and fall by itself often. Very slow acceleration due to the slippage of the cvt transmission. Dangerous to try and merge with or pull out into traffic.
Complete transmission failure with no warning sign at all. A failure so traumatizing, it feels like I've been in an accident, and I'm weary of getting behind another wheel. I was driving along the interstate at 70mph when all of a sudden, with literally no warning whatsoever, no dash lights, no noises, just boom! my car began to shake so violently I thought I'd just been rear ended. So I'm driving at 70mph in the middle lane of I-4, and my car violently died. Thank god the man behind me was paying attention, and had thought I'd just been in an accident. If it wasn't for him, there would have been no way I could have gotten over to the break down lane. If it wasn't for him, I surely would have been in an accident and possibly died. How does a transmission fail in such a spectacular fashion with zero warning? does someone need to die before Nissan finally steps up for their error and stops selling these death traps? is it any coincidence warranties are being doubled across the board for all 2003-2010 Nissan cvt vehicles?.
Automatic transmission- rpms don't match mph, car shakes when idle, noticeable clunk when switching from park/revere/drive, noticeable strain on car when going faster than 60mph. Transmission blown at 30,000, repaired, blown again at 72,000.
In very hot weather the car will shake when stopping or sitting at a traffic light and occasionally the engine will stop. The engine has also stopped while the car is moving. This only happens on very hot days.
Cvt failure- transmission slips, jerks, and violently shudders like I am slamming my breaks. Car is scary to drive and someone will get hurt. Nissan unable to address the issue due to no trouble codes stored. Well they cleared the code that was stored when I first brought it cvt clutch issue. High rpms and struggles to switch gears. Went down a ramp on the interstate and almost lost control the car shuddered so bad. Also jerks and sputters when pulling off from a red light or stop sign.