2013 NISSAN SENTRA Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Sentra. This model year has 635 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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Worst 2013 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brake System
Airbag Malfunctions
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Nissan Sentra. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 310 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 97 | 10 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 95 | 11 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 91 | 2 | 3 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 63 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 51 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 43 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Sentra. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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Erractic rpms. Shakes/hesitant on take off from stop. Accelerator can be pushed all the way and it goes 5mph. Shifting takes a good minute with shakiness. Can not drive in rush hour traffic almost got accident many times.
I am reporting a failed remedy for Recall R1608 (Occupant Classification System). My 2013 Nissan Sentra was serviced at Nissan of Van Nuys for this recall. Despite the dealership marking the recall as completed, the safety defect persists. Specifically, the passenger seatbelt war…
The problem with my 2013 Nissan Sentra relates to the transmission which was serviced April 22, 2024 at Passport Nissan in Suitland, M D. Two months later, June 12, 2024 my car was serviced again for transmission problelms. The CVT transmission unit was replaced because of int…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, fuel started spewing out of the fuel filler neck. The contact waited until the fuel level was almost empty and slowly pumped gasoline into the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken t…
It's slipping in the transmission
While driving, the start/stop button was pressed and the vehicle turned off while in motion. WHILE IN D, THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF WHILE IN TRAFFIC, IN MOTION, DUE TO THE STOP/START BUTTON BEING PRESSED. It should not be able to shut off while in drive. The safety feature should no…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the de…
The CVT transmission has a serious problem it does this jerking movement and could lead to an accident or serious bodily injury to occupants in the vehicle I am filing a complaint regarding the CVT transmission failure in my 2013 Nissan Sentra (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle began …
Transmission has failed. The car will not change speed when pressing on gas. Causing danger on the road when driven. The issue has been confirmed by an independent auto service. No warning lamps or identifiers has been present with this issue. The vehicle itself has only 97000 mi…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufa…
The car was stalled and wouldn’t go without warning and no indication issues were present. When it stalled driver put at risk of being hit and caused multiple cars to swerve to miss the car. Thankfully able to get the car off the road and toed. Transmission completely failed.
2013 Nissan Sentra that I bought brand new in 2014 with only about 15 miles on it. December 2024 In the middle of traffic the vehicle would not accelerate forward, even when almost flooring the gas pedal. This would only Rev up the engine as if I was in park. I was able to drive …
Vehicle loses power fails to excellerate while traveling on the freeway Cvt transmission is very difficult to work on or check fluids
Fuel tank leaks gas
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds with the passenger’s side front seat occupied, the “Air Bag Off” warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where DTC code…
My car has has to repair its air conditioner on 3 Ocasion because it stopped cooling. On November 2023 the transition failed sending a code of: SECOND CLOTCH MODE. I TOOK IT TO 3 mechanics and all said it was the transmition and that all CVT cars have the same defect. My car is w…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The c…
The car has stalled or completely become unresponsive during traffic. I notified dealer but nothing was done. No warning lights the problem started about three years ago around 60000 miles. Just recently took to independent auto shop and was told it's a bad transmission
Feb 26th, 2024 i drove my car for the first time since having surgery on Jan. 11, 2024. I was going about 35 mph when extremely fast the car radio turned off it felt as if the engine was also turned off but within a blink of your eye the car was turned back on , all by itself, a …
CVT Transmission, available for inspection any time. I was driving in a public area that’s heavily trafficked when this happened. My car gave out and would not continue in drive. All the other gears worked at the time besides driving forward. This could’ve ended very badly to ot…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Recalls for 2013 Nissan Sentra
6 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2013 Nissan Sentra. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2013 Nissan Sentra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Nissan Sentra reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2013 Nissan Sentra has 635 NHTSA owner complaints, 24 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (310 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Sentra?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (310 complaints). #2: Brake System (97 complaints). #3: Airbag Malfunctions (95 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Nissan Sentra?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2013 Nissan Sentra?▾
The 2013 Nissan Sentra has 24 crash-related complaints and 4 fire reports out of 635 total NHTSA complaints. 20 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2013 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?▾
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2013 Nissan Sentra. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2013 Nissan Sentra?▾
The 2013 Nissan Sentra has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Transmission / Drivetrain issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Sentra reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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