Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Nissan Sentra

Nissan Sentra owners have reported 390 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (317 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Nissan Sentra

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Upon recent discovery Tuesday evening 11. 11. 2025; I placed the vehicle in reverse and proceeded to back up and then put into drive, upon taking off my vehicle jerked and made a loud grinding/struggling noise. I could hear the machinery.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Transmission slipping, hesitating, and lunging. Some times causes sudden acceleration or deceleration, almost causing accidents. Car is also starting to make abnormal sounds from time to time, which started when the transmission issues started.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the contact's foot slid off onto the accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the space between the pedals was too   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Engine rpms are high due to transmission clutches being worm prematurely, cruise control also breaks free and releases due to high rpms at relative operating highway speeds, dangerous loss of power condition   Read details...

The Accelerator Stuck problem

Gas pedal sticks at idle that have to press hard to get moving g again and the vehicle surges forward once the pedal is unstuck. Happens when stopped at stop lights waiting for green signal or stop signs.   Read details...




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