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ProblemsByVin File / 2013-NISSAN-SENTRA
2013 · nissan

nissan Sentra problems

1 safety recall. 635 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
6.8 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

powertrain
304 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
airbags
80 reports · avg $1,100
severe
brakes
66 reports · avg $450
severe
engine
36 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
electrical
34 reports · avg $850
critical
cruise control
19 reports · avg $600
severe
steering
16 reports · avg $700
moderate
visibility
5 reports · avg $350
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2013 Sentra · powertrain
CVT TRANSMISSION SLIPPING: MY 2013 NISSAN SENTRA IS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH ITS CVT TRANSMISSION. MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH MY CVT COULD HAVE HARMED ME AND THE OTHER PASSENGERS IN MY CAR. MY CAR REFUSED TO ACCELERATE WHILE MAKING A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION WHILE ANOTHER…
12/30/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11164104.0
2013 Sentra · powertrain
INTELLIGENT KEY FOB INTERMITTENT START/STOP OF VEHICLE. WENT TO START MY CAR AFTER DINNER AND IT WOULD NOT START.NO ACTIVITY WHEN PRESSING THE INTELLIGENT KEY FOB. STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT ,CALLED MY SPOUSE AND THEN HE CAME WITH A SPARE FOB, SAME THING, NO START.TURNED FOB…
12/29/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10816724.0
2013 Sentra · powertrain
TRANSMISSION DIED AFTER 25K MILES, AND NOW THE "NEW" ONE DIED AT 75K. IT ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS: DELAYED ACCELERATION, GRINDING WHEN COASTING DOWNHILL, AND SLIPPING GEARS WHILE ACCELERATING. IT THEN STARTED STALLING OUT WHEN GOING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS IN TOWN FROM A FULL STOP,…
12/28/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11163798.0
2013 Sentra · electrical Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED.…
12/28/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10816455.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 13V068000 01/03/2013

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Sentra vehicles manufactured from September 11, 2012, through October 4, 2012

A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Common questions

Is the 2013 Nissan Sentra reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 635 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Nissan Sentra has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2013 Nissan Sentra?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 304 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Nissan Sentra has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 Nissan Sentra?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 635 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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