2015 Nissan Sentra engine problems

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1. Filed Apr 1, 2026171,000 miVAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled while in traffic. There was an abnormal screeching sound coming from the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The transmission was shifted into reverse(R), but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was shifted into drive(D), and the vehicle lunged forward and then started moving slowly. No…

   NHTSA complaint #11728439 · source
2. Filed Feb 9, 2026OHEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Complete transmission failure and need replacement the car is less than 10 years old Nissan has had major issues with the CVT system and transmission…transmission lose power on the highway

   NHTSA complaint #11716629 · source
3. Filed Jul 4, 2025TXEngine

   Between 75-85 miles an hour, the car gets sluggish, acting like it cannot "stay in gear" and the rpms shoot around wildly. It gets worse when it is hotter outside. It feels like it loses power and then shoots up in power erratically, typically in that speed range. My car has only 54620 miles on it

   NHTSA complaint #11671256 · source
4. Filed Mar 26, 2025CAEngine

   The was engine stalling, shuddering, jerking, and after a while I had loss of power, all of this happened when I was driving 65 mph on the highway.

   NHTSA complaint #11650670 · source
5. Filed Mar 5, 2025CTEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The car is losing power when j try accelerate its very dangerous and the handle from driver side door kicked off and don't wanna hold and unlock the car in [XXX] that the car got.nk throttle and power it nukes risk for me my kids and ny family and other passengers Thank you have a fantastic evening

   NHTSA complaint #11646504 · source
6. Filed Mar 4, 202550,000 miTXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started shuddering. The contact stated that the engine revved up to high. While driving, the vehicle stopped suddenly, drove, and then stopped again. The contact continuously moved the gear shifter and the vehicle moved forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the transmission solenoids…

   NHTSA complaint #11646183 · source
7. Filed Feb 3, 2025TNEngine

   When driving my car loses pet like it is going from 65 to 40 on the highest it poses a threat n because you never know when it will happen and twice already I have almost been on a car accident due to the loss of pet

   NHTSA complaint #11640264 · source
8. Filed Nov 20, 202465,000 miCAEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that on several occasions while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure might have been caused by an Oxygen sensor failure. The Oxygen sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11626455 · source
9. Filed Aug 14, 202485,000 miWATowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began jerking and lost motive power. The vehicle was steered into a parking lot and restarted. The vehicle was then towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11608554 · source
10. Filed Jul 26, 2024152,000 miAZEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle in for the emissions test, the vehicle failed to pass the State emissions test. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the continuously variable transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 152,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11604809 · source
11. Filed Jun 8, 2024MDEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

    When driving, the car started to stutter when accelerating and while driving any speed below 60 mph, while trying to get the car home it would not accelerate up a hill after I stopped at a light and I was in the middle of the street stuck on a blind spot. My husband had to get out and direct the traffic before they came pst the blind spot and hit me.

    NHTSA complaint #11593188 · source
12. Filed May 19, 2024LAElectrical SystemEngine

    The car keeps throwing a P0101 code. The MAF Sensor has been replaced and the throttle body has been clean and the engine light and code keep showing up. It is causing acceleration issues making it dangerous to start moving or going fast to get up to speed on the interstate.

    NHTSA complaint #11589533 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology