Adaptive Cruise Control Problems of Nissan Sentra

Nissan Sentra owners have reported 10 problems related to adaptive cruise control (under the forward collision avoidance category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the Sentra.

1 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2018 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 05/11/2024

The sensor just abruptly went out and is a known issue on these cars yet Nissan refuses to issues a recall instead they want to charge you $2000 to get it fixed, and it’s a safety concern being since it’s supposed to alert you and help brake if you approach a car to quickly.

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2 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2018 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 02/12/2024

Unknown, lights and loud beep just appeared one day.

3 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2015 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 01/11/2024

Car started with a light vibration and after driving for a few feet would no longer accelerate when pressing the gas. For the first few days it would violently jolt like if someone hit me before gaining speed, but when I hit the brake it lags to accelerate. Now the fastest it goes it 20mph. If I press the gas pedal the engine makes a loud noise but does not speed. The dealer provided a code p2895 and suggested changing the whole transmission. The car has kept up with all maintenance checks and fluid changes and is in good condition it just reached 100,000 no accidents. The stalling happened while I was in traffic on the freeway and jolting of the car made it feel unsafe luckily I was able to use the shoulder to exit and call a tow truck. No accident but does not feel safe to continue to drive cruise control never worked since I bought it. Bought the car new and got it fixed while it was still under warranty but stopped working again. Didn’t bother to cont. Getting it fixed since I don’t use it.

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4 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 01/01/2024

I am having really bad transmission issues. My car screen for gps, bluetooth doesnt even work. . . Or wont even play my bluetooth music half the time. . . My sunroof, will not go down anymore. This is a 2019 nissian Sentra I just got 5 months ago. .

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5 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 09/22/2023

This warning light has been present since I test drove this car in March 2023. The dealership stated if I purchased the vehicle they would fix the issue before I took delivery after purchasing the vehicle in March 2023 the warring light came on several times within hours of picking up the vehicle. I took the vehicle back to the dealer at least twice within a week or so to have them fix the issue, finally the service department at mcgee took the car to mastria Nissan. Mastria is a certified Nissan dealer. Mastria fixed the issue by re-calibrating the sensor in the front bumper that governs the automatic braking system (aeb). This sensor also controls the cruise control system as well. Mastria Nissan fixed the sensor on or around may 12, 2023. It is now September 2023 and this same sensor, same warning light and same error code is coming on continuously every time I drive the vehicle. That is less than 4 months of driving. I have checked around the sensor. There are no obstructions around the sensor. There is no dirt or corrosion around the sensor and it is extremely affixed to its mounting bracket. There is no logical reason for this sensor to be failing within less than 4 months of driving. This is a poor and shoddy design malfunction on Nissan’s part. This defective equipment installed on my 2019 Nissan Sentra is a serious safety concern. If this sensor stops working or malfunctions while driving, this could cause a loss of control while on the road. As this sensor governs the aed system this could cause a loss of control while on the road or worse. I could end up driving off the road uncontrolled. It could also result in a collision with another vehicle on the road. This safety issue needs to be fixed by Nissan.

6 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2020 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 07/29/2023

I was driving to pick up some body as rideshare driver on as part time, and I crashed into a car was parking on the side of the road, I still have no idea why is that happend. But I think the malfunction warning that was on dash got something to do with it!.

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7 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2017 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 06/06/2022

While traveling at highway speeds, the rpm’s would rapidly jump. As of the vehicle was confused at what gear it should be in. This would cause unsteady driving and also made it feel like the transmission was about to fail. This has happened multiple times. While using and not using cruise control. I have video evidence of it happening on another occasion.

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8 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2018 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 05/06/2022

The forward radar will randomly stop working while driving. When this happens it will be out anywhere from a few seconds to up to 10 minutes so far. This failure causes the cruise control to stop working as well as the collision warning, emergency braking, and pedestrian safety to fail to operate.

9 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2016 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 12/17/2021

My airbags have been turned off and I cannot push the button to reactivate them, also cruise control stopped working and seems to be electri all issue all related.

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10 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2021 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 07/06/2021

Suddenly the battery ran out on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 18 days after I bought the car. The car did not want to start from the beeper. When I got into the car to start it, my battery was completely drained. A roadside service technician starts the car with a battery booster. On the way to the auto dealership shop, the vehicle would not accept cruise control. I arrive at the auto dealership workshop and they verify the unit. And according to them it did not duplicate any of the problems that the vehicle presented. Claiming that the charging system was fine and the battery was fine.

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