Transmission clutch Car stop movement in mist of traffic no warning or check engine light. Went in to Nissan Montgomery AL charged a cost of $267 not sure what that was supposed to do vehicle worsened. Went back to be told it was transmission clutch. I’m left stranded in Montgomery AL until it can be repaired and thinking I payed $267 for nothing I explained to the Serviceman what it was doing
2015 nissan Sentra powertrain problems
moderate 167 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
167
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
When I started the car it sounded like the engine was clicking. I turned it off thinking it may have been from the cold. After restarting the car, the sound did not start again. About 10 minutes into my drive, it started to feel like the the car was shaking each time I braked. About 5 minutes later, it felt like the car was fighting me to accelerate. After I stopped at a red light, it would not ac…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER WAS DRIVING 70 MPH, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE IN LOW GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GROSSMAN NISSAN SERVICE AND PARTS DEPARTMENT (295 MIDDLESEX AVE, OLD SAYBROOK, CT 0647…
2015 Nissan Sentra with only 83000 CVT transmission failed
I'm driving my car on the freeway and it's stalls. I barely made it to the shoulder. I waited a few minutes and drove again. Went a few miles, and again, it stalled. I made it to a safe place. Had my car towed to a mechanic. They said it was the CVT transmission.
While pulling out in an intersection, my car would not accelerate as normal and I was almost hit by incoming traffic. When accelerating from stop, the vehicle moves slowly and hesitates. Once over a certain speed the car will function properly. The CVT is an issue in models 2013-2015 Nissan Altima also, but the manufacturer issued an extension for the powertrain warranty. The same should be done f…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 10058388 (Transmission Cont…
The component which has failed is the CVT Transmission. It can be available and has been inspected upon request. The safety is for myself, my son, and other drivers on the roads because the transmission could cause hesitation as it did previoiusly without warning while in operation causing a possible collision. The problem has been confirmed by the manufacturer. The component has been inspected…
THIS IS OURT SECOND NISSAN SENTRA OUR FIRST ONE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED A LITTLE OVER 80,000 MILES AND NOW THIS ONE DOES THE SAME THING IT HAS A WHINE TO IT THAT IS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING LOUDER AND THE TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE IT SLIPS ALL OF THIS HAPPENS ON ANY STREET ROAD SPEED
When you first take off in the sentra it hesitates and bogs down while you're going down the road the rpms stay at three to four and it starts jerking And it has lost power and as losing power
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 nissan Sentra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 167 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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